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Pledis Entertainment appoints Kim Yong-soo as new CEO, recognizing his contributions to K-POP and artist development since 2012.

Pledis Entertainment appoints Kim Yong-soo as new CEO, recognizing his contributions to K-POP and artist development since 2012.

November/1/2024 16:39

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Pledis Entertainment has newly appointed Vice President Kim Yong-soo as the new CEO. Pledis Entertainment, a label under HYBE Music Group, announced on November 1 that Vice President Kim Yong-soo has been appointed as the new CEO. The newly appointed CEO Kim joined Pledis Entertainment in 2012 and contributed to the growth of global K-POP stars by debuting SEVENTEEN and leading their expansion into Japan. In 2023, he was also appointed General Manager of HYBE LABELS JAPAN, which includes &TEAM. The new CEO Kim expressed his ambition, stating, 'I will prioritize artists and fans and strive to provide content that allows everyone to genuinely enjoy entertainment.' Pledis Entertainment is home to NU'EST's Baekho, Hwang Min-hyun, BUMZU, SEVENTEEN, fromis_9, and TWS.

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