If you have been following the Korean craze for a long time now, you may have wondered where your OG idols went after the height of their performing careers. Apparently, big stars like CL, Super Junior, and even PSY started their own labels; Tatler tells more below!
Back in the good old days, the likes of K-pop group Super Junior, entertainers CL and Rain have dominated television screens and radio stations. These stars were unstoppable evident in their big and well-received projects, concerts, and whatnot.
In 2021, new generations of performers have set their own records in South Korea; but the fans continue to look out for their OG idols. In this article, Tatler surveys the whereabouts of these highly-regarded performers and how they started to venture into the record label business.
1. Jay Park
Korean-American performer Jay Park has always been a powerhouse with equal prowess in rapping, singing, and dancing.
Park, who initially rose to fame as the leader of South Korean boy band 2PM, is often described as a "scene stalwart" of Korean R&B. His charismatic performances and stage presence landed him on the covers of well-known glossy magazines like Cosmo Men, W Magazine, GQ, and more.
In the present time, Park is spending his time as the CEO of two independent hip-hop record labels: AOMG and H1ghr Music.
