AKMU and YG have been accompanied for 12 years...YANG HYUN SUK, come back anytime
Nov 21, 2025
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YG said in its official position on the 22nd that "AKMU chose independence with the advice and support of Yang Hyun-suk, the executive producer."," he said, explaining the background in detail.
According to YG, about six months ago, General Manager Yang Hyun-seok visited the house where AKMU members Lee Chan-hyuk and Lee Soo-hyun live and had dinner together for the first time in a long time. It is said that the members had time to look back on the 12 years from 2012 when they first met in 'K-pop Star Season 2' while eating the food they prepared themselves.
At this meeting, AKMU frankly confessed that it is seriously considering whether to continue working at YG, which has never left since its debut, or to work independently in a new environment.
YG said "AKMU's concerns were solely about musical direction and a desire for new challenges," he said.
In response, General Manager Yang Hyun-seok gave unexpected advice.
YG encouraged the members by saying that independence would be a good experience among the two options, and expressed his intention to support them from behind", he explained. In the end, AKMU will challenge a new path at the end of the dangomade a decision that '
AKMU, which made its public debut by winning 'K-pop Star Season 2' in 2013, made its official debut by choosing YG in the same year. In the following year, after releasing his first full-length album containing '200%' and 'Give Love', he became a music powerhouse by producing numerous hit songs such as 'How can I love the breakup', 'People Move', 'Is It a Person', and 'Drop'.
YG said, "It was a great pleasure to watch the brother-sister duo grow up up close, which started with pure passion"I deeply appreciate AKMU for a long time.
AKMU is also said to have delivered a handwritten letter directly to Yang Hyun-seok and expressed his gratitude at the last meeting, saying "We are forever YG Family."
YG says "AKMU is a family. We will continue to sincerely support their new challenges and actively support them whenever necessary," he said, asking for warm support from his fans.
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