DSP Media

History

1991–2009: Formation and early success

Daesung Enterprise was founded in September 1991 by Lee Ho Yeon to provide entertainment to the public.

In the late 1990s, Daesung Enterprise saw significant success, and with the success of groups like Sechs Kies, formed in 1997, and Fin.K.L., formed in 1998, it was considered one of the top entertainment labels in South Korea, alongside SM Entertainment. Click-B was formed in August 1999.

In February 1999, the company was renamed DSP Entertainment. After merging with Hoshin Textile Company () in March 2006, DSP Entertainment was renamed DSP Enti.

In 2002, Ha Hyun-gon, Yoo Ho-suk and No Min-hyuk of Click-B left DSP.

In 2006, Fin.K.L members departed DSP Media.

In September 2008, DSP Enti was renamed DSP Media.

2010–present: Change in leadership, acquisition and business expansion

In March 2010, Lee Ho-yeon suffered a stroke, after which his wife, Choi Mi-kyung began running the company. Lee Ho-yeon was considered a major component of the group's success, which began to see a decline following his retirement from the company due to his stroke.

In August 2015, DSP debuted girl group April, with former member of Puretty, Jeon Somin joined in the line-up and then left the group in November 2015. In October 2016, another former member of Puretty, Yoon Chae-kyung were added as a new member of the group.

On January 15, 2016 KARA officially disbanded following the expiration of Park Gyuri, Han Seungyeon and Goo Hara's contracts, while Heo Youngji remained with DSP as a soloist.

In July 2017, DSP debuted four-member co-ed group Kard, with former member of DSP girl group Puretty and April, Jeon So-min joined in the line-up.

In the early morning of February 14, 2018, Lee Ho Yeon died at the age of 64, after a long battle with an illness.

On January 31, 2020, DSP Media announced the launch of official accounts including Twitter and V Live for their upcoming boy group DSP N, including former X1's member, Son Dong-pyo. DSP N later debuted as Mirae on March 17, 2021.

On January 26, 2022, it was announced that DSP Media had 39.1% of its shares bought by RBW, which houses idol groups such as Mamamoo, Oneus, Vromance, Onewe and Purple Kiss. DSP Media will be merged into RBW as a subsidiary.

On December 14, 2022, DSP Media announced the acquisition of Goodfellas Entertainment, with their producer Lee Seok-joo, composer Lee Yul-i, singer Lee Jin-jae and duo Baby Blue joining DSP, whereas their CEO Min Myeong-gi also appointment as Lead Producer of DSP.

On May 13, 2023, Soloist Ahn Ye-eun signed with DSP.

On June 1, 2023, DSP was announced to expansions actor management business with acquisitions of actor agency Jikim Entertainment and Urban Works Media, the latter was acquired by RBW in December 2022. Jikim’s former CEO Kim Jin-il would be leading the actors' department under DSP.

On June 22, 2023, DSP Media announced the debut of a new five-member girl group in collaboration with Beats Entertainment around the second half of the year, their first girl group since April (2015). The name of the group, Young Posse, was revealed on July 12. The group first introduced at the RBW 2023 Summer Fes Over The Rainbow in Seoul on July 16 and eventually debuted on October 18.

In August 2023, actor Kim Min signed with DSP Media.

Affiliated artists

Recording artists

Groups

• Gavy NJ
• Kard
• Young Posse

Duos

• Baby Blue

Soloists

• BM
• Son Dong-pyo
• Lee Jin-jae
• Ahn Ye-eun
• Kim Yuna
• OYEON
• H:CODE
• Lee Hyun-seok
• Ravn

Producers & songwriters

• Min Myeong-gi (Lead Producer)
• Lee Seok-joo
• Lee Yul-i

Actors

• Lee Ji-hyun
• Lee Joong-ok
• Lee Hyung-hoon
• Oh Hye-won
• Chung Ye-jin
• Yoon Jung-hoon
• Ahn Seo-hyun
• Lee Seo-young
• Ju Hyeon
• Seong Tae
• Hwang Kyung-ha
• Han Jei
• Kim Chae-won
• Kim Min (2023–present)

Former artists

Recording artists

• (1992–1995)
• (1994–1995)
• MUE (1994–1999)
• (1995–1997)
• Mountain (1996–?)
• Sechs Kies (1997–2000)
• Fin.K.L (1998–2002, 2005)
  • Lee Hyori (1998–2006)
  • Ock Joo-hyun (1998–2006)
  • Lee Jin (1998–2005)
  • Sung Yu-ri (1998–2005)
• Leeds (1999–2000)
• Click-B (1999–2006)
  • Oh Jong-hyuk (1999–2020)
• (2004–2007)
• SS501 (2005–2010)
• Sunha (2007–2009)
• (2008–2009)
• KARA (2007–2016)
  • Kim Sung-hee (2007–2008)
  • Nicole Jung (2007–2014)
  • Kang Ji-young (2008–2014)
  • Park Gyu-ri (2007–2016)
  • Han Seung-yeon (2007–2016)
  • Goo Hara (2008–2016)
  • Heo Young-ji (2014–2024)
• Rainbow (2009–2016, 2019)
• Puretty (2012–2014)
  • Yoo Hye-in (2012–2014)
  • Jeon Jae-eun (2012–2014)
  • Cho Shi-yoon
• Ahn So-jin (2012–2015)
• A-Jax (2012–2019)
  • Sungmin (2012–2016)
  • Jaehyung (2012–2016)
  • Jihu (2012–2016)
• Kasper (2016–2018)
• April (2015–2022)
  • Chaewon (2015–2022)
  • Naeun (2015–2022)
  • Yena (2015–2022)
  • Jinsol (2015–2022)
  • Chaekyung (2012–2022)
  • Rachel (2016–2023)
• Mirae (2021–2024)
  • Lien (2021–2024)
  • Lee Jun-hyuk (2021–2024)
  • Yoo Dou-hyun (2021–2024)
  • Khael (2021–2024)
  • Park Si-young (2021–2024)
  • Jang Yu-bin (2021–2024)

Actors

• Park So-hyun
• Oh Hyun-kyung
• Kim Hyu Soo (1997–?)
• Jung Hye Won (2010–?)
• Park Jong-chan (2013–?)
• Choi Bae-young
• Baek Seungdo
• Song Chan-ik
• Lee Hyun-joo (2015–2021)
• Kang Dae-hyun (2022–2023)

Filmography

• Emergency Act 19 (Film, 2002)
• Drama Three Leaf Clover (SBS, 2005)
• My girl (SBS, 2005)
• She (SBS, 2006)
• Yeon Gae So Mun (SBS, 2006)
• Surgeon Bong Dal-hee (SBS, 2007)
• Bad couple (SBS, 2007)
• Heartbreak Library (Film, 2008)
• Making the Star (MBC, 2012)
• Kara Project (MBC, 2014)

Notes

References

References

1. Ryu, Seok. (2022-01-26). "마마무 소속사 'RBW' 젝키·핑클 배출한 DSP미디어 품는다 [시그널]".
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3. link. (2014-09-04)
4. Following Choi becoming president of DSP, several members of the girl group [[Kara (South Korean group). link. Jo. Beom-ja. Daum News]]. (2011-01-19)
5. Yoon, Sang-geun. (2018-02-14). "이호연 대표 투병 끝 별세..DSP "곧 빈소 마련"(공식)".
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7. (January 31, 2020). "Soompi: DSP Launches New Social Media Accounts, Son Dong Pyo Kicks Off New DSP N V Live Channel".
8. "DSP N Daum Cafe: DSP N 카페 운영 안내 (February 1, 2021)".
9. "마마무 소속사 'RBW' 젝키·핑클 배출한 DSP미디어 품는다 [시그널]". news.naver.
10. (2022-12-14). "DSP미디어, 발라드 명가 굿펠라스 흡수합병 "RBW와 협력 본격화"".
11. "안예은, Dsp미디어와 전속계약…허영지·카드와 한솥밥 [공식]".
12. 박, 소영. (2023-06-01). "'마마무 회사' RBW, 배우 사업 더 키웠다..DSP→지킴엔터 흡수 [공식]". Osen.
13. Kim, Hyun-sik. (June 22, 2023). "DSP미디어, 5인조 신인 걸그룹 론칭". {{ill.
14. Choi, Na-young. (July 12, 2023). "핑클∙카라 잇는다..DSP 신인 걸그룹은 5인조 영파씨...올 하반기 데뷔 [공식]". [[Osen (newspaper).
15. Choi, Na-young. (July 16, 2023). "RBW, 오늘(16일) 첫 패밀리 콘서트..마마무+오마이걸→영파씨 총출동". [[Osen (newspaper).
16. Yoo, Hong. (September 19, 2023). "DSP Media to debut new girl group Young Posse next month". [[The Korea Herald]].
17. "". link. Newsen. Hwang. Hye-Jin. (October 18, 2023)
18. "'카지노' 존 김민, Dsp미디어와 전속계약 "보석 같은 존재감"(공식)".
19. [http://dspmedia.co.kr/kor/audition/notice?viewMode=view&ca=&sel_search=&txt_search=&page=1&idx=5 (KR) DSP Media: 가비엔제이 (Gavy NJ)의 새로운 목소리를 찾습니다!]
20. (2022-12-29). "RBW to acquire half of Urban Works for 10 billion won".
21. (2023-08-28). "'카지노' 김민, DSP미디어와 전속계약…이중옥·안서현과 한솥밥 [공식입장]".
22. (July 4, 2005). "핑클 성유리 이어 이진도 소속사 옮겨". Yunhap News.
23. "Oh Jong-hyuk, exclusive contract with DSP expires".
24. (January 28, 2022). "April announces disbandment".
25. "미래소년, 데뷔 3년만 해체 확정...손동표만 DSP 남는다[공식]".
26. "네이버 뉴스 라이브러리".
27. "Park Joon Gyu's sons Park Jong Chan and Park Jong Hyuk join DSP Media".