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===RBW===
===RBW===
====Groups====
'''Groups'''
*[[Kara (South Korean group)|Kara]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=117&aid=0003647259|title=카라, 7년만 완전체 컴백…탈퇴 니콜·강지영도 합류 [공식]|website=Naver|language=ko|date=September 18, 2022}}</ref>
*[[Kara (South Korean group)|Kara]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=117&aid=0003647259|title=카라, 7년만 완전체 컴백…탈퇴 니콜·강지영도 합류 [공식]|website=Naver|language=ko|date=September 18, 2022}}</ref>
*[[Mamamoo]]
*[[Mamamoo]]
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*[[Onewe]]
*[[Onewe]]
*[[Purple Kiss]]
*[[Purple Kiss]]
*[[CSR (group)|CSR]] (Japanese activities only)
*[[CSR (group)|CSR]] (under RBW Japan)
====Soloists====
'''Soloists'''
*[[Moonbyul]] (Mamamoo)
*[[Moonbyul]] (Mamamoo)
*[[Hwasa]] (Mamamoo)
*[[Hwasa]] (Mamamoo)
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*Ravn (former Oneus)
*Ravn (former Oneus)
*Park Ji-eun (former Purple Kiss)
*Park Ji-eun (former Purple Kiss)
====Notable trainees====
'''Notable trainees'''
*Hiroto Ikumi (''[[Boys Planet]]'')
*Hiroto Ikumi (''[[Boys Planet]]'')
*Hwang Jae-min (''[[Fantasy Boys]]'')
*Hwang Jae-min (''[[Fantasy Boys]]'')
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===[[WM Entertainment]]===
===[[WM Entertainment]]===
====Groups====
'''Groups'''
*[[B1A4]]
*[[B1A4]]
*[[Oh My Girl]]
*[[Oh My Girl]]
*[[ONF (band)|ONF]]
*[[ONF (band)|ONF]]
⚫
'''Soloists'''

⚫
====Soloists====
*[[Sandeul]] (B1A4)
*[[Sandeul]] (B1A4)
*[[YooA]] (Oh My Girl)
*[[YooA]] (Oh My Girl)
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===[[DSP Media]]===
===[[DSP Media]]===
====Groups====
'''Groups'''
* [[Kard (group)|Kard]]
* [[Kard (group)|Kard]]
* [[Mirae (band)|Mirae]]
* [[Mirae (band)|Mirae]]
* Baby Blue
* Baby Blue
* [[Gavy NJ]]
* [[Gavy NJ]]
⚫
'''Soloists'''

⚫
====Soloists====
* [[Heo Young-ji]] (Kara)
* [[Heo Young-ji]] (Kara)
* [[BM (rapper)|BM]] (Kard)
* [[BM (rapper)|BM]] (Kard)
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===[[Urban Works Media]]===
===[[Urban Works Media]]===
====Actors====
'''Actors'''
*[[Nam Ji-hyun (actress, born 1990)|Nam Ji-hyun]] (former [[4minute]])
*[[Nam Ji-hyun (actress, born 1990)|Nam Ji-hyun]] (former [[4minute]])
*Lee Seo-young (former [[Hello Venus]])
*Lee Seo-young (former [[Hello Venus]])
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*Ju Hyeon
*Ju Hyeon
*Hwang Kyung-ha
*Hwang Kyung-ha
====Singers====
'''Singers'''
*Seo Seok-jin (former N.Cus)
*Seo Seok-jin (former N.Cus)
====Notable trainees====
'''Notable trainees'''
*Kang Dae-hyeon (''Fantasy Boys'')
*Kang Dae-hyeon (''Fantasy Boys'')
{{col-end}}
{{col-end}}

Revision as of 11:15, 1 May 2023

RBW Inc.
Native name
(주)알비더블유
Company typePublic
KRX: 361570
IndustryMusic
Genre
Predecessor
  • Rainbow Bridge Agency
  • WA Entertainment
FoundedMarch 5, 2010; 14 years ago (2010-03-05)
(as Rainbowbridge Agency)
March 6, 2015; 9 years ago (2015-03-06)
(as RBW)
FounderKim Jin-woo
Headquarters
Seoul
,
South Korea
Number of locations
  • Head Office
    RBW Tower, 129 Jayang-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
  • Incubating Center
    B1, 20-gil 7, Janghan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
  • RBW Japan
    3F, 3-7-1, Higashiyama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
  • RBW Vietnam
    Shop House - Saritown, SH11-01, An Lợi Đông, Quận 2, Hồ Chí Minh
Key people
  • Kim Jin-woo (co-CEO)
  • Kim Do-hoon (co-CEO, Chief Executive Producer)
  • Kim Kyung-ho (Vice President, CFO)
  • Lim In-yong (Vice President, Broadcast Promotion)
RevenueIncrease ₩ 37.2 billion (2020)
Increase ₩ 7.6 billion (2020)
Owner
  • Kim Jin-woo – 19.88%
  • Kim Do-hoon – 19.88%
  • BM Ventures – 10.37%
  • KTB Network – 5.52%
  • KIC – 5.04%
(as of October 2021)[1]
Number of employees
76 (2021)[1]
SubsidiariesSee below
Websiterbbridge.com
rbwjapan.jp

RBW (Korean: 알비더블유; an acronym for Rainbow Bridge World) is a South Korean entertainment company founded by Kim Jin-woo (Hangul: 김진우) and Kim Do-hoon (Hangul: 김도훈)[2] The company has multiple subsidiaries, including Cloud R, RBW Vietnam, All Right Music, RBW Japan, WM Entertainment, and DSP Media.

History

2010–2014: Early formation and debut of Mamamoo

Kim Jin-woo originally was the representative director of Cube Entertainment's Music Cube. Kim Jin-woo was in charge of the practice room rental business and then expanded his business with opening AN Bridge, Rainbow Bridge Academy and ENB Academy Practical Music Academy, which integrated under the name Modern & Bridge. On March 5, 2010, he later established the first OEM company, Rainbow Bridge Agency, which operates to train students who are not trainees with similar process as the regular entertainment company, such as vocal, dance, acting, language, etc.

In August 2011, Hwang Sung-jin (former Music Cube producer) and Kim Do-hoon (former Music Cube director) joined Kim Jin-woo's Modern & Bridge and took representative and director positions.

In March 2012, Kim Do-hoon joined corporation with Rainbow Bridge Agency’s established music label, WA Entertainment. On August 16, WA Entertainment along with Brand New Music debuted Hip hop trio Phantom.[3] In December 2012, Hip hop duo Geeks signed with WA Entertainment.[4][5]

On June 18, 2014, WA Entertainment debuted its first girl group Mamamoo.[6] In August, WA Entertainment debuted composer Esna as a solo singer.[7] In September 2014, WA Entertainment along with TSN Entertainment debuted brother duo OBROJECT.[8]

2015–present: Merger into RBW, debut of Oneus and Onewe, and subsidiaries

In March 2015, WA Entertainment merged with Rainbow Bridge Agency to create an independent label RBW (acronym for Rainbow Bridge World).[9] In September 2015, Yangpa signed with RBW.[10] In December 2015, rapper Basick and Big Tray signed with RBW.[11]

In June 2016, Monday Kiz signed with RBW.[12] On July 12, 2016, RBW debuted vocal group Vromance.[13]

On June 9, 2017, RBW confirmed that rock band M.A.S 0094 joined the label, as well as the changing of the band name to MAS (acronym for Make A Sound).[14]

In June 2018, RBW revealed that MAS would re-debut under the name "Onewe" and RBW BOYZ as "Oneus". Oneus debuted as a six-member group on January 9, 2019, and Onewe re-debuted on May 13.[citation needed] In October, RBW debuted Jin-Ju as a soloist in South Korea and Vietnam.[citation needed]

In February 2020, RBW Vietnam debuted D1verse, the first Vietnamese musical group under a Korean label.[citation needed]

On March 15, 2021, RBW debuted the 7-member girl group Purple Kiss.[citation needed] On April 7, it was announced that RBW purchased the 70% shares of WM Entertainment, which houses idol groups such as B1A4 and Oh My Girl. They will be merged into RBW as a subsidiary.[15] On June 11, RBW issued a statement confirming that Wheein would not renew her exclusive contract with the agency, although she will continue to promote with Mamamoo for group activities as she has signed an expanded agreement to participate in some activities, including albums and concerts, until December 2023.[citation needed] On November 22, RBW began public offering on KOSDAQ.[16]

On January 26, 2022, it was announced that RBW purchased the 39.1% shares of DSP Media, which houses idol groups such as Kard and Mirae. They will be merged into RBW as a subsidiary. Kim Jin-woo, founder and CEO of RBW, has also become a CEO of DSP Media.[17] On December 29, it was announced that RBW acquired 50 percent of Urban Works for 10 billion won ($7.88 million) to become the largest shareholder of the label. The deal was signed on January 2, 2023 and the payment will be made in full by the first half of 2023.[18]

Subsidiaries

Sub-labels

Cloud R

On May 27, 2016, RBW joint cooperation with Lee Seong-yeon established the independent sub-label.[19][20] It was house to M.A.S 0094, a 5-member rock band managed by Modern Music. Its management was transferred to RBW in 2017 and they redebuted as Onewe in 2019 under the main label.

All Right Music

All Right Music is an independent Hip hop label headed by rapper Basick and RBW producer Im Sang-hyuk.[21]Established in March 2017, the label was set up by RBW to focused hip hop scene. It was introduced their first artist: Big Tray, Marvel J and B.O.[22]

RBW Vietnam

In 2016, RBW established a sub agency in Vietnam, joint-ventured with Naver, for future auditions and artist development in the region. The label introduced its first artist Jin Ju, a Korean student who won on the Vietnamese singing competition program Masked Singer, in 2018 with her debut single "Petal", released in both Korean and Vietnamese.

RBW launched the Vietnamese boy band D1Verse in February 2020. The group was formed by an all-Vietnamese cast and it was the first vocal group in Vietnam to be produced and managed by a K-pop label.

RBW Japan

In 2017, RBW established a sub agency in Japan for future auditions and artist development in the region. RBW announced Mamamoo's Japan debut in October 2018, working with local label Victor Entertainment as its music distributor, followed by Oneus and Onewe in 2019, distributed by Kiss Entertainment and Gem records respectively.

In 2020, RBW Japan announced the formation of the male-trainee band "RBW JBOYZ". It is the first all-Japanese band under RBW.

Modern RBW

RBW producer Kim Hyunkyu and Modern K Music Academy combined to form a new sub-label "Modern RBW" which aims to promote aspiring artists to try get recognised with a projects series release of singles.[23]

WM Entertainment

On April 7, 2021, RBW announced that they have acquired WM Entertainment, the agency of groups Oh My Girl, B1A4, ONF and soloist Lee Chae-yeon. The two companies aim to work on creating synergy through close cooperation. With this acquisition, WM Entertainment will operate as an independent label of RBW and maintain its current management.

DSP Media

On January 26, 2022, RBW announced that they have acquired DSP Media, the agency of groups Kard and Mirae. The two companies aim to work on creating synergy through close cooperation. With this acquisition, DSP Media will operate as an independent label of RBW and maintain its current management.

Urban Works Media

On December 29, 2022, RBW announced that they acquired 50 percent of Urban Works for 10 billion won ($7.88 million) to become the largest shareholder of the label. The deal was signed on January 2, 2023 and the payment will be made in full by the first half of 2023.[24]

Recording artists

Studio artists

RBW

Session musicians

  • Rb-inj - String session, co-founded with I.N.J Orchestra.[26]
  • Onewe - Also active as session musicians, both in studio recordings and live performances. [note 1]

Record producers[27]

  • Kim Do-hoon (김도훈) - Chief Executive Producer & co-CEO. Main Producer of Mamamoo.
  • Lee Sang-ho (이상호) - Director. Main Producer of Oneus, member of producing crew Masked Knights.
  • Hwang Sung-jin (황성진) - Director. Music Cube producer.
  • Kim Hyun-kyu (김형규) - Director. Also CEO of Modern K Practical Music Academy.
  • Kwon Suk-hong (권석홍) - Director. Music Director of Rb-inj.
  • Song Jun-ho (송준호) - Principal of Rainbow Bridge Music Academy, Director of WM Entertainment.
  • Park Woo-sang (박우상) - Member of Masked Knights.
  • Seo Yong-bae (서용배) - Member of Masked Knights and producing duet Igi-yongbae.
  • Choi Gap-won (최갑원)
  • Choi Yong-chan (최용찬) - Also active as indie singer-songwriter lunCHbox.
  • Yun Young-jun (윤영준)
  • Im Sang-hyuck (임상혁) - A.k.a. Leemssang. President of All Right Music, member of producing crew Firebat
  • Jeon Da-woon (전다운) - Main Producer of Onewe, member of Firebat
  • Kim Ki-hyun (김기현) - A.k.a. Cosmic Sound (코스믹 사운드), mainly co-produces with singer-songwriter Cosmic Girl.
  • Mingki (밍키)
  • Lee Hoo-Sang (이후상)
  • Park Ji-young (박지영) - A.k.a. Davve, Main Producer of Purple Kiss.

Awards

2011

  • 1st Korean Music Copyright Awards - Composer in Rock category [CEO Kim Do Hoon, Lee Sang Ho]

2014

  • 6th MelOn Music Awards - Best Songwriter [CEO Kim Do Hoon]
  • 4th Gaon Chart KPop Awards - Composer of the Year [CEO Kim Do Hoon]

2015

  • 1st KOMCA Awards - Grand Prize in Composition, Popular Music [CEO Kim Do Hoon]
  • Korean Ministry of Commerce, Industry & Energy - Young Entrepreneur [CEO Kim Jin Woo]
  • Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency - Commissioner's Commendation for Appreciation [CEO Kim Jin Woo]

2016

  • Korea Business Management Awards - Best in Popular Culture [CEO Kim Jin Woo]

2017

  • 3rd KOMCA Awards - Grand Prize in Composition, Popular Music [CEO Kim Do Hoon]
  • 1st Soribada Best K-Music Awards - Best Producer [Seo Yong Bae and Iggy]
  • Korea Entertainment Producers Association - Organizer of the Year [CEO Kim Jin Woo]

2018

  • 2nd Soribada Best K-Music Awards - Best Producer [CEO Kim Do Hoon]
  • Vietnam V LIVE 2017 - Best Program Award [CEO Kim Jin Woo]

2019

  • Korean Ministry of Culture, Sport, and Tourism - Minister's Prize [CEO Kim Jin Woo]

2020

  • 17th Korea Startup Award - Minister of Small and Medium Venture Business Award [CEO Kim Jin Woo]
  • 4th Soribada Best K-Music Awards - Best Producer [CEO Kim Do Hoon]

Former artists

Notes

  1. ^ Most notably Kanghyun, participating as a session guitarist in a number of studio works by other RBW artists. Including Mamamoo's Better than I Thought, Oneus' Valkyrie (Rock ver.) and Purple Kiss' Twinkle, etc.

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  28. ^ Active in both South Korea and Vietnam.

External links

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