THE BLACK LABEL

THE BLACK LABEL is the South Korean music production and artist management company founded by Teddy Park in 2016 as a subsidiary of YG Entertainment. Teddy, the architect behind virtually every BLACKPINK title track from "Boombayah" to "Pink Venom," built the label to give producers and artists a more independent creative space within the YG ecosystem. The roster is stacked. Rosé signed with THE BLACK LABEL in June 2024 for her solo career, and the move paid off spectacularly: her debut album Rosie, co-released with Atlantic Records, debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 and produced the global hit "APT." featuring Bruno Mars. TAEYANG of BIGBANG released his third studio album through the label in 2023, including the chart-topping "Vibe" featuring Jimin. Jeon Somi continues to build her solo career under the imprint, while producer-artists like 24 and Vince supply beats across the K-pop landscape. Teddy's signature production style is unmistakable: minimalist arrangements that hit harder than anything twice as dense, bass-heavy drops paired with melodic hooks, and a pop sensibility that translates across languages and markets. His production credits extend far beyond THE BLACK LABEL's own roster, supplying hits to artists across YG and beyond. The label's in-house creative team has become one of the most sought-after production units in Korean music. Under a US distribution deal with Atlantic Records (Warner Music Group), THE BLACK LABEL has direct access to Western markets without relying on YG's international infrastructure. The label operates from Seoul, maintaining creative independence while benefiting from YG's corporate backing and industry relationships. In a K-pop landscape dominated by agency systems, THE BLACK LABEL has carved out a unique position as a producer-led imprint where the music comes first.