Has There Always Been A Tug-Of War Between The Big Bosses Of YG And JYP?

With K-pop well-known around the world, has there always been a tug-of-war between the two big entertainment labels in Korea?

Sep 19, 2013 02:34 AM BST

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Two of the most well-known entertainment agencies in Korea, YG Entertainment and JYP Entertainment have always been consistent of producing the best stars that soar high and dominates the world.

YG Entertainment, known for producing artists like BIGBANG, 2NE1, PSY and SE7EN, never stops looking for the next individual or group who will conquer the fans hearts.

While JYP Entertainment, the label who is responsible for Wonder Girls, 2PM, Miss A and Rain have also crossed international airwaves with the uniqueness of every group produced.

But in far the program, "Who Is Next: WIN," Yang Hyun Suk mentioned about the long battle of the two labels. And he stated that even before YG Artists have always won the battle. For example, he added, Se7en versus Rain, Se7en won and BIGBANG versus 2PM, he sees that BIGBANG won.

The habit of the classic battle between YG Entertainment and JYP Entertainment trainees first started with Rain and Se7en 11 years ago and continued to become renowned with Big Bang and 2PM's battle 9 years ago.

Meanwhile in an episode for MBC's "Human Documentary," where in Yang Hyun Suk and Park Jin Young were also guests. Yang Hyun Suk was asked how he sees JYP as a celebrity. He answered that even though Park Jin Young is younger than him, he never has been jealous of him and he knows that JYP is a best partner and the one who can motivate him. He added that when Wonder Girls got famous, he was always there happy for him.

Yang Hyun Suk is the founder and CEO of YG Entertainment, while Park Jin Young is the founder of JYP Entertainment.

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