Black Eyed Pilseung, known for hits with TWICE and Apink, ends collaboration after 16 years, with Rado continuing at HIGH-UP Entertainment.
September/13/2025 13:09
TWICE and Apink's popular idol hit songs were largely handled by the composer Black Eyed Pilseung (Rado, Choi Kyusung), who has put an end to their 16 years of activity. Today (13th), their agency HIGH-UP Entertainment revealed, 'The two decided to go their separate ways as their musical colors are different. Choi Kyusung left at the end of March.' Rado will continue to be affiliated with HIGH-UP Entertainment. The two had been working together since 2009 and began full-scale activities under the name Black Eyed Pilseung in 2014. They have produced numerous hit songs including TWICE's 'CHEER UP', 'Like OOH-AHH', 'TT', 'LIKEY', 'FANCY', Kim Chung Ha's 'Roller Coaster', 'It's Already 12', Apink's 'No Time', 'Dumhdurum', and SISTAR's 'Touch My Body'. They won the Best Producer Award at the 2016 MAMA. In 2017, they partnered with CJ E&M to establish HIGH-UP Entertainment and ventured into management. In 2020, they successfully produced STAYC. Additionally, Rado's relationship with Apink's Yoon Bomi was reported last April, drawing attention. He is expected to participate in producing a new girl group under HIGH-UP Entertainment.
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