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DR Music

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DR Music Co., Ltd.
Native name
주식회사 DR뮤직
Company typePrivate
IndustryMusic
Genre
Founded1989; 35 years ago (1989)
FounderYoon Deung-ryeong
Headquarters,
South Korea
Number of locations
Fourth floor of Hannuriseum, 507-7 Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu
Area served
Asia

DR Music (formerly known as DR Entertainment; KoreanDR뮤직), is a South Korean private-held music company established in 1989 by Yoon Deung-ryeong. It currently manages girl group Blackswan and co-ed group K-Tigers Zero.

The label is formerly home to acts such artists such as Baby V.O.X, A4, Zhang Liyin, As One, and Baby Vox Re.V.

History

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DR Music was officially founded in 1989 by Yoon Deung-ryeong as an underground music label.[1]

In 1999, DR debuted its first boy group, A4, which would later disband in 2001 following the departure of member Wheesung.[2]

Following the disbandment of Baby VOX, DR Music debuted Baby VOX Re.V in 2007 to continue the group's legacy.[3] They later disbanded privately in 2009.

In 2020, DR Music signed martial arts k-pop group, K-TIGERS ZERO.[4]

In October 2020, DR Music debuted their multinational girl group, Blackswan and regarding the end activities of Rania, after their member was announced to re-debut with Blackswan.[5]

In May 2024, Trot singer Na Tae-joo were transffered from his previous agency K-Tigers Entertainment to DR Music.[6]

In September 2024, Trot singer Kang Ye-seul signed with DR Music.[7]

Artists

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Groups

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Soloists

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  • Na Tae-joo
  • Kang Ye-seul
  • Fatou
  • Nvee

Former artists

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  • Baby V.O.X. (1997–2006)
  • A4 (1999–2001)
    • Wheesung (1999)
    • Jay (1999–2001)
    • Steve (1999–2001)
    • Austin (1999–2001)
  • Zhang Liyin (2002–2003)
  • As One (2004–2005)
  • Baby V.O.X. Re.V (2007–2009)
    • Han Aeri (2007)
    • Myung Sarang (2007)
    • An Jinkyoung (2007–2009)
    • Yang Eunji (2007–2009)
    • Hwang Yeonkyoung (2007–2009)
    • Oh Minjin (2008–2009)
    • Park Sori (2008–2009)
  • Rania / BP Rania (2011–2020)
    • Joy (2011–2012)
    • Riko (2011–2014)
    • Jooyi (2011–2015)
    • Di (2011–2016)
    • T-ae (2011–2016)
    • Xia (2011–2016)
    • Saem/Yina (2011–2014; 2016–2017)
    • Alexandra (2015–2017)
    • Yumin (2016–2018)
    • Ttabo (2016–2018)
    • Seulji/Zi.U (2015–2019)
    • Jieun (2016–2019)
    • Namfon (2018–2020)
    • Seunghyun (2019–2020)
    • Larissa/Leia (2019–2020)
    • Youngheun (2019–2020)
    • Hyeme (2015–2020)
  • Blackswan
    • Hyeme (2020)
    • Youngheun (2020–2022)
    • Judy (2020–2022)
    • Larissa/Leia (2020–2023)

References

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  1. ^ 우주뮤직·DR뮤직, 뮤직 메타버스 플랫폼 개발 MOU 체결. NewsTomato. September 24, 2021.
  2. ^ "휘성 아이돌 데뷔 후 R&B에 빠져 팀 탈퇴, 수년간 고생"(헬로우미스터록기). Newsen. July 8, 2015.
  3. ^ "Baby VOX Re.V Unveiled at Last". KBS World. Archived from the original on 2007-05-13. Retrieved 2007-04-22.
  4. ^ a b '미스터트롯' 나태주, 3월 아이돌로 컴백…K타이거즈 제로 활동 [공식]. TV Report. February 24, 2020. Archived from the original on February 24, 2020. Retrieved February 24, 2020.
  5. ^ "뉴스 : 네이버 엔터".
  6. ^ "뉴스 : 네이버 엔터".
  7. ^ "뉴스 : 네이버 엔터".