Daesung and Taeyang are members of the South Korean boy band BIGBANG. The group BIGBANG was formed by YG Entertainment. The members of the group worked under the label of YG Entertainment but now the two have left the agency.
The two Daesung and Taeyang have announced their departure from the group for the expiration of the contract with YG Entertainment.
On December 26, YG Entertainment announced that Taeyang has joined another agency which is THEBLACKLABEL. Later on, YG Entertainment stated that the company is still discussing the probability of the renewal of the contract of Daesung’s bandmates Daesung and G-Dragon.
YG Entertainment confirmed the news later on that Daesung has ended the contract. They stated, “Daesung has finally decided to end his contract with the company. He’s looking for a fresh start.” They further continued, “The fact that Daesung is still a member of BIGBANG has not changed. We support Daesung’s choice and a new start, as well as we are always open to cooperating with him.”
Regarding Taeyang leaving YG Entertainment and joining THEBLACKLABEL, THEBLACKLABEL has given an official statement.
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Here Is what more Taeyang shared about Leaving YG Entertainment and Joining THEBLACKLABEL.
The given statement is as follows:
“Hello. This is THEBLACKLABEL.
Artist Taeyang has joined THEBLACKLABEL.
Producer Teddy and singer Taeyang are embarking on a new chapter at THEBLACKLABEL based on their mutual artistic trust after many years of collaboration as producer and artist.
THEBLACKLABEL will give Taeyang all of our support in order for him to engage in a variety of musical activities more actively.
Please anticipate the musical chemistry [Taeyang] and THEBLACKLABEL will achieve.
Thank you.”
Similar to Daesung, YG Entertainment commented that Taeyang is still one of the members of THEBLACKLABEL and also a part of the YG family.
Taeyang and Daesung made their debut as one member of THEBLACKLABEL in 2006. The digital singles “Cotton Candy” and “Wings” from the Big Bang album Alive (2012) have both reached the Top 10 since the Gaon Digital Chart’s launch in 2010.
In South Korea, Daesung made his solo debut in 2008 with the number-one trot song “Look at Me, Gwisoon.” With the release of his first extended play, Hot, Taeyang began a solo career in 2008.
