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Haejung Entertainment (formerly Win Time Entertainment) was an entertainment agency. It was established by folk singer-songwriter Bong Haejung on January 6, 1995.
Haejung Entertainment reportedly filed for bankruptcy and had closed its doors on February 10, 2010, confirming the agency's disestablishment.
History[]
1995-1996 (pt.1): Establishment as Win Time Entertainment, ChiYuIn[]
The company. originally known as Win Time Entertainment, was established on January 6, 1995, in Yongmun-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea by folk soloist-songwriter Bong Haejung. Originally serving as a way to manage his activities, he eventually opened up auditions to join the company. The auditions, named the Win Big Time Audition, allowed for males and females to audition for the company at any age. On the same day, he would establish the program WIN BIG TIME.
During the course of 1995, 12 trainees were selected to train in the company. Bong would eventually announce that the agency plans to debut their first act, a trio, in 1996. According to now soloist and former trainee Ham Hwanjoon, spots for the trio were very competitive, as the agency did not decide which gender the trio would be. Eventually, a male trio was decided.
On January 26, 1996, Win Time Entertainment revealed the trio ChiYuIn to be debuting on February 4. The members were revealed to be Chihyung, Yunhwan, and Inseongin. The trio made their debut with the single "Missing U". The single received negative feedback, as fans criticized on Yunhwan's vocals and the dancing being super out of sync. The trio later disbanded a month later due to member Chihyung wanting to focus on a solo career under the company.
1996-1999: X-PROJECT, HaGirls, rebranding to Haejung Entertainment[]
On May 19, 1996, Win Time Entertainment announced the X-PROJECT, where they will debut 2 groups on the same year, same day, and same time. The groups, referred to as X-GIRL and X-BOY, would simultaneously promote together under the name X. They would eventually debut on June 23.
On December 1, 1998, Bong announced that a girl group, HaGirls, would be debuting next month. The group was said to have an image "no other group could ever possess". Following the release of their mini album Cheers, the group gained instant attention for their sexy choreography and unique vocal and rapping skills,
On January 30, 1999, Bong announced that the agency will rebrand to Haejung Entertainment moving forward, after the agency had done reorganization regarding staff and management.
2003-2010: YSM, RAYZ, passing of Bong Haejung, closure[]
With the original 5 member lineup, consisting of Hong Byeoljji, Chu Jungeun, Kang Hyemin, Gam Inhye, and Jin Kyungsuk, the group made their debut on May 7, 2003, with the studio album I See You See Me. The title track "YeaYeaYea" gained huge attention due to it being a remake of BABY V.O.X's "YaYaYa". The group was criticized of being poorly trained and was rushed to debut. YSM would continue to receive massive lineup changes.
On May 27, 2006, it was reported that Haejung was found dead at his apartment. An autopsy report revealed that he had died from a sudden seizure. A week later, CHI left the company.
On June 18, 2006, the boy group RAYZ was launched. Their main concept was that every member was the age of 15. New CEO Heo Yeoryeon revealed it was done as an effort to have fans "grow up" with the group. The group received massive lineup changes, also revealing that the group was heavily mistreated.
Haejung Entertainment reportedly filed for bankruptcy and had closed its doors on February 10, 2010, confirming the agency's disestablishment.
Labels[]
Subsidiaries[]
- PY Studios (2002-2008; the label became independent in 2008)
- X-COMPANY
- Winnie Studios
Former Artists[]
Groups[]
- ChiYuIn (1996)
- X-GIRL (1996-2004)
- X-BOY (1996-2006)
- HaGirls (1999-2003)
- YSM (2003-2010)
- RAYZ (2006-2010)
Soloists[]
- Bong Haejung (1995-2006)
- CHI (1996-2006)
- Moon Saem (2008-2010)
Trainees[]
- WIN BIG TIME (1995-2010)
- BUMIRAS (2006-2007)
Gallery[]
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| Founder |
| Pil Yunhye • Yamamoto Hatsuki (Highline Japan) • Maeng Hwajeong (Highline Family) • Liu Chengxi (Highline China) • Han Yunmook (Shingyu Studio) • Cha Sookyung (TSTAR Entertainment) • Kim Gikyung (Phantasma Records) • Hong Sujun (Company of Dreams) • Hwang Yeonhee (DNG Label) |
| Groups |
| Current: BEAUDENT • DNG • ANP • AlLstar • 9XIMES • DURENDAL • XYG • SUNSHIN6 • PHANT(O)M |
| Former: BITNARI • Red Girlz • AD~INFINITUM • Mythicalia • The Wind • Timpanione • NewEnergy • BANDDIT • AMARANTH1NE |
| Soloists |
| Current: Geunbi • Hyunah • Soreum • Moon Seung Hyung • Han Sechan |
| Producers |
| Current: Sukima • Nam Kyung-byeol • Moon Seung Hyung • Alexandra Mianis • Kim Gikyung |
| Former: To Be Added |
| Choreographers |
| Current: Nam Yoon-jin • Kang Seo-hwa • DESTINABY • Vista |
| Former: To Be Added |
| Trainees |
| Current: Highline Center • ANSHINGYU • Phantasma Trainee |
| Former: Highline Center |
| Shows |
| Survival Shows: To Be Added |
| Variety Shows: To Be Added |
| Related topics |
| Haejung Entertainment |
| Websites |
| To Be Added |