YG Entertainment

The iconic headquarters of YG Entertainment, home to global K-pop stars.

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The iconic headquarters of YG Entertainment, home to global K-pop stars.

YG Entertainment's headquarters is a landmark in Mapo-gu, instantly recognizable to K-pop fans worldwide. This building has been the creative powerhouse behind some of K-pop's biggest names, including BIGBANG, BLACKPINK, and TREASURE. It's where countless hours of training, recording, and choreography practice take place, shaping the careers of legendary artists. Fans often gather outside, hoping to catch a glimpse of their idols entering or leaving the building. While public access is restricted, the mere presence of the building symbolizes a significant part of K-pop history and continues to be a pilgrimage site for fans of YG artists, representing the birthplace of many iconic songs and performances. The nearby 'YG Republique' cafe also offers a chance for fans to indirectly experience the YG vibe.

"YG Entertainment's headquarters is a landmark in Mapo-gu, instantly recognizable to K-pop fans worldwide"

AKMU

Activity: Agency Headquarters
AKMU operates from YG Entertainment, where they record their music and manage their artistic endeavors.
Activity: Music Production & Album Release Prep
AKMU's creative sanctuary for songwriting, recording, and preparing for their unique and critically acclaimed album releases.
Activity: Songwriting & Album Production
AKMU uses the YG headquarters for their unique songwriting process and album production, maintaining their distinct sound.

BIGBANG

Activity: Agency Headquarters
YG Entertainment is the agency that debuted BIGBANG, where the members trained, recorded, and managed their activities throughout their career.
Activity: Company Operations & Creative Hub
YG's headquarters has been the creative hub for BIGBANG, where they've held meetings, recorded music, and planned their groundbreaking concepts throughout their career.
Activity: Debut & Iconic Album Productions
This building was the operational base for BIGBANG during their debut and the production of many of their iconic albums.
Activity: Trainee Days & Comeback Preparations
The main hub for BIGBANG's extensive training, recording, and creative development throughout their career, from trainees to global superstars.

BLACKPINK

Activity: Agency Headquarters
BLACKPINK trained and continues to manage their global activities from YG Entertainment's headquarters, which is often seen in their vlogs and behind-the-scenes content.
Activity: Debut & Global Activities Base
The primary location for BLACKPINK's training, album production, dance practices, and concept development for their global tours and releases.
Activity: Fan Sightings
Fans often gather outside the building hoping to catch a glimpse of BLACKPINK members entering or leaving for schedules.
Activity: Music Video Filming & Comeback Preparations
BLACKPINK frequently visits for music video filming, extensive dance practices, and preparations for their global comebacks.
Activity: Practice, Recording, & Content Filming
BLACKPINK members frequently use the building for intense dance practices, vocal recordings, and filming various reality shows and behind-the-scenes content that fans adore.

TREASURE

Activity: Agency Headquarters
TREASURE members trained extensively at YG Entertainment, and the building serves as their main hub for practice, recording, and meetings.
Activity: Training & Album Preparations
TREASURE members spend significant time at YG's facilities for rigorous training and all aspects of album preparation, from recording to choreography.
Activity: Training & Content Creation
TREASURE's central base for their rigorous training, music production, and filming various content, including 'TREASURE MAP' episodes.
Activity: Training & Debut Preparations
TREASURE underwent extensive training and prepared for their debut within the YG Entertainment facilities.

WINNER

Activity: Agency Headquarters
WINNER's base of operations is at YG Entertainment, where they develop their music and activities.
Activity: Music Creation & Recordings
WINNER members are heavily involved in their music creation and frequently use the studio facilities for recordings.
Activity: Music Production & Comeback Schedules
WINNER uses the building for their music production, including songwriting and recording, and for coordinating their comeback schedules and promotional activities.

iKON

Activity: Group Activities & Music Development
The core location for iKON's group activities, including music production, choreography practice, and planning their domestic and international promotions.
Activity: Performance Practice & Content Production
iKON members spend significant time practicing their powerful performances and creating various content at the YG building.