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E-MIX Entertainment is a South Korean entertainment and modelling agency that was founded in 2016. While it has no music artists, E-MIX Entertainment has been known to sign well-known people as trainees.
Artists[]
Models[]
- Yoon Jinho
- Ha Eunhwa
- Min Junryu
- Sakuha Lilia
Known Staff[]
- Ha Taerin (CEO)
- Kwon Ryubi (Dance Teacher, Choreogrpaher, Trainee)
- Park Yuna (Producer, Trainee)
- Shin Gyujun (Producer, Trainee)
History[]
In early 2016, former Connection Entertainment head of markerting Ha Taerin announced that she would be starting her own company in order to find the best of the best. For Taerin, "the industry deserves experienced individuals, but is only filled with new faces. I want to give a chance to those who want to follow a new dream.". Taerin also explained that she wanted the company to be a modelling company as well, as she has always wanted to be involved with the fashion industry as well.
In late 2016, E-MIX Entertainment revealed their first two signed models, Ha Eunhwa and Min Junryu. Ha Eunhwa was the daughter of Ha Taerin, but had been modelling since she was 15. Min Junryu was a former actor who was new to the modelling business.
In early 2017, E-MIX Entertainment signed 17 year old Kwon Ryubi, better known by his choreographer name, The Ruby. Ryubi had recently rose to fame due to his choreographies for Wild Melody Entertainment's Wild Girls. E-MIX Entertainment provided funding for him to own his own dance studio and continue to be a choreographer.
In late 2017, E-MIX Entertainment signed the producing duo Park Yuna and Shin Gyujun. The two girls had found fame through their online vocal covers and song remixes. The duo, as well as being trainees, became the company's main producers. Although the company had no artists at the time, they would receive requests from other companies for songs.
From 2018 to 2019, E-MIX Entertainment focused on hiring models. Two models in particular, Yoon Jinho and Sakuha Lilia, were of note. Yoon Jinho had been a model for 10 years, and was already well-known. Sakuha Lilia was an upcoming model, who was already popular online. The two of them were a frce to be reckoned with, allowing E-MIX Entertainment to put their all into their models.
In 2020, E-MIX Entertainment introduced a handful of new trainees. Of particular note were Hu Feng and Lee Soowon. Hu Feng had just starred in several dramas, with his most recent at the time being his biggest role yet. Although he wasn't as popular in South Korea, Hu Feng had an incredibly large Chinese fanbase. Lee Soowon was more of an underground celebrity, only having come to popularity just before he was signed. Lee Soowon was a new DJ who had found some popularity through YouTube and Instagram for his insane DJ skills.
In 2021, E-MIX Entertainment announced two more trainees who gained a lot of attention. These two were Yoo Juhwa and Tatsumaru Kairi. Yoo Juhwa used to be a professional piano player. He had been known online for his skills since he was younger, but was also highly regarded for his ice prince type nature. Tatsumaru Kairi was a well-known model for several clothing companies, having appeared in many advertisements.