YANG HYUN SUK’s 2 reasons for “WINNER’s debut, more pressure than ever” (Interview)

YANG HYUN SUK explained why he is devoting more energy into WINNER’s debut (consisting members KANG SEUNGYOON, LEE SEUNGHOON, SONG MINHO, KIM JINWOO & NAM TAEHYUN) than any other artists.
YANG, the founder of one of the biggest Korean entertainment agencies, YG, told Star News that he is feeling more pressure than ever about revealing WINNER officially as the first boy group since BIGBANG 8 years ago.
It’s surprising because the comment comes from a star-producing machine, YANG, who was the major contributor to making 2NE1, BIGBANG and PSY global stars. It’s even more unexpected because it seems like every WINNER member has already gained much popularity.
Then why is YANG feeling more pressure than ever?
He explains, “As YG’s BIGBANG and 2NE1 rose to global stardom, many foreign music-related people and fans’ interest for YG is growing. They are focusing on WINNER, the first boy group since BIGBANG, so this puts more pressure on the debut than when it was BIGBANG.”
He continued, “Even before their debut WINNER attracted 8,000 fans in Osaka Japan last November. Japanese fans’ interest are extended from BIGBANG to WINNER even before the debut, so this adds to the pressure on WINNER’s official debut.”
He added, “The theme song of the film “Frozen”, titled “Let It Go” is sweeping music charts recently, and this means Korean artists and agencies must work harder to produce better music. I am included in this, and this again adds to the pressure of WINNER’s album.”
YANG is feeling more pressure than ever for the following 2 reasons: global attention is on YG and WINNER, and there is a clear demand for good music to satisfy the needs.
But he is also determined to produce quality music with WINNER to brush off all the worries and pressure.
YANG said, “WINNER is working day and night on the album, and I am doing my best to support them. They also understand how important their debut album is.”
He added, “WINNER will be showing their real colors to the fans by including their self-composed songs. The alum release date is scheduled to be the end of this month, when Mnet’s WINNER TV ends, but it could be postponed if the completion is delayed. We will put in the time needed to make the album perfect.”
WINNER, who already received many offers from major brand advertisements, is building curiosity in the music world about how good their debut album will be.
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YANG HYUN SUK explained why he is devoting more energy into WINNER’s debut (consisting members KANG SEUNGYOON, LEE SEUNGHOON, SONG MINHO, KIM JINWOO & NAM TAEHYUN) than any other artists.
YANG, the founder of one of the biggest Korean entertainment agencies, YG, told Star News that he is feeling more pressure than ever about revealing WINNER officially as the first boy group since BIGBANG 8 years ago.
It’s surprising because the comment comes from a star-producing machine, YANG, who was the major contributor to making 2NE1, BIGBANG and PSY global stars. It’s even more unexpected because it seems like every WINNER member has already gained much popularity.
Then why is YANG feeling more pressure than ever?
He explains, “As YG’s BIGBANG and 2NE1 rose to global stardom, many foreign music-related people and fans’ interest for YG is growing. They are focusing on WINNER, the first boy group since BIGBANG, so this puts more pressure on the debut than when it was BIGBANG.”
He continued, “Even before their debut WINNER attracted 8,000 fans in Osaka Japan last November. Japanese fans’ interest are extended from BIGBANG to WINNER even before the debut, so this adds to the pressure on WINNER’s official debut.”
He added, “The theme song of the film “Frozen”, titled “Let It Go” is sweeping music charts recently, and this means Korean artists and agencies must work harder to produce better music. I am included in this, and this again adds to the pressure of WINNER’s album.”
YANG is feeling more pressure than ever for the following 2 reasons: global attention is on YG and WINNER, and there is a clear demand for good music to satisfy the needs.
But he is also determined to produce quality music with WINNER to brush off all the worries and pressure.
YANG said, “WINNER is working day and night on the album, and I am doing my best to support them. They also understand how important their debut album is.”
He added, “WINNER will be showing their real colors to the fans by including their self-composed songs. The alum release date is scheduled to be the end of this month, when Mnet’s WINNER TV ends, but it could be postponed if the completion is delayed. We will put in the time needed to make the album perfect.”
WINNER, who already received many offers from major brand advertisements, is building curiosity in the music world about how good their debut album will be.
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Date: 2014-02-07 08:52 am (UTC)FUCK YOUUUU
This album will come out in 2077
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Date: 2014-02-07 09:10 am (UTC)and you better funnel ALL funds into winner so that their debut is great
fuck the other groups tbh just make winner slay and ill be fine with that oop sorrynotsorry 2NE1no subject
Date: 2014-02-07 12:01 pm (UTC)mte on everything tbhno subject
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Date: 2014-02-07 09:19 am (UTC)jfc that guy on orange
hes SO UGLY ITS OFFENSIVE TO THE KOREAN PLASTIC SURGEON!
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Date: 2014-02-07 05:13 pm (UTC)YG, if you messed up with WINNER debut.....
Date: 2014-02-07 10:29 am (UTC)Re: YG, if you messed up with WINNER debut.....
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Date: 2014-02-07 10:45 am (UTC)As for Winner, there is indeed a lot of pressure on them and I'm not sure they can meet the high expectations. On the one hand it's nice that they're already well-known (look at the fact that they already have cf deals and that Winner TV is popular) but on the other hand it means that there's hardly any room for failure. Big Bang had much less pressure and so they could steadily develop; they weren't that popular at first but I think that helped them grow and have a more solid basis for their big break-through when it came.
Well, we'll see how it goes. I hope the songs (especially their self-composed ones) will be nice.
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Date: 2014-02-07 12:16 pm (UTC)A wait wouldn't be too bad if we got WINNERTV season 2 in return. hint hint.
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Date: 2014-02-07 12:56 pm (UTC)Eh. I dont mind waiting, YG just needs to stop it with his stupid announcements and his setting of time frames that dont really take effect.
I believe in Winner especially after hearing their original work in WinnerTV! But am really honestly afraid that they'll be mismanaged too.
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Date: 2014-02-07 02:35 pm (UTC)It’s surprising because the comment comes from a star-producing machine, YANG, who was the major contributor to making 2NE1, BIGBANG and PSY global stars. It’s even more unexpected because it seems like every WINNER member has already gained much popularity.
Epik High anyone? If you're going to include Psy, then you should include Epik High. And what about Se7en? He was the beginning you bastards. #stillbitter
The alum release date is scheduled to be the end of this month, when Mnet’s WINNER TV ends, but it could be postponed if the completion is delayed. We will put in the time needed to make the album perfect.”
LOL saying what we already know. Won't see these guys till summer if YG has his way.
edit: Let me clarify. The summer of 2016.
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Date: 2014-02-07 03:24 pm (UTC)And yes, I know that's what the author is doing--so the above commenter doesn't need took too deep into that, I was giving examples of why people may not have been mentioned.
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Date: 2014-02-07 02:55 pm (UTC)Will be looking forward to them either way!
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Date: 2014-02-07 05:15 pm (UTC)Also obligatory "dishonour on your cow" YG
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Date: 2014-02-11 04:59 am (UTC)i wish epik high realise something this year but i see there is no media play for them yet.