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DR Music (formerly known as DR Entertainment; Korean: DR뮤직), is a South Korean private-held music company established in 1989 by Yoon Deung-ryeong. It currently manages girl group Blackswan and co-ed group K-Tigers Zero.

The label is formerly home to acts such artists such as Baby V.O.X, A4, Zhang Liyin, As One, and Baby Vox Re.V.

History

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DR Music was officially founded in 1989 by Yoon Deung-ryeong as an underground music label.^[1]

In 1999, DR debuted its first boy group, A4, which would later disband in 2001 following the departure of member Wheesung.^[2]

Following the disbandment of Baby VOX, DR Music debuted Baby VOX Re.V in 2007 to continue the group's legacy.^[3] They later disbanded privately in 2009.

In 2020, DR Music signed martial arts k-pop group, K-TIGERS ZERO.^[4]

In October 2020, DR Music debuted their multinational girl group, Blackswan and regarding the end activities of Rania, after their member was announced to re-debut with Blackswan.^[5]

In May 2024, Trot singer Na Tae-joo were transffered from his previous agency K-Tigers Entertainment to DR Music.^[6]In September 2024, Trot singer Kang Ye-seul signed with DR Music.^[7]In December 2024, Miss Trot 2 contestant Kim Eui-young signed with DR Music.^[8]

Artists

Former artists

• Baby V.O.X. (1997–2006)
  • Cha Yumi (1997)
  • Jung Hyeon-jeon (1997–1998)
  • Jung Shi-woon (1997–1998)
  • Lee Gai (1993–1999)^[a]
  • Shim Eun-jin (1998–2004)
  • Yoon Eun-hye (1999–2005)
  • Kim E-Z (1997–2006)
  • Lee Hee-jin (1997–2006)
  • Kan Mi-youn (1997–2006)
• A4 (1999–2001)
  • Wheesung (1999)
  • Jay (1999–2001)
  • Steve (1999–2001)
  • Austin (1999–2001)
• Zhang Liyin (2002–2003)
• As One (2004–2005)
• Baby V.O.X. Re.V (2007–2009)
  • Han Aeri (2007)
  • Myung Sarang (2007)
  • An Jinkyoung (2007–2009)
  • Yang Eunji (2007–2009)
  • Hwang Yeonkyoung (2007–2009)
  • Oh Minjin (2008–2009)
  • Park Sori (2008–2009)
• Rania / BP Rania (2011–2020)
  • Joy (2011–2012)
  • Riko (2011–2014)
  • Jooyi (2011–2015)
  • Di (2011–2016)
  • T-ae (2011–2016)
  • Xia (2011–2016)
  • Saem/Yina (2011–2014; 2016–2017)
  • Alexandra (2015–2017)
  • Yumin (2016–2018)
  • Ttabo (2016–2018)
  • Seulji/Zi.U (2015–2019)
  • Jieun (2016–2019)
  • Namfon (2018–2020)
  • Seunghyun (2019–2020)
  • Larissa/Leia (2019–2020)
  • Youngheun (2019–2020)
  • Hyeme (2015–2020)
• Blackswan
  • Hyeme (2020)
  • Youngheun (2020–2022)
  • Judy (2020–2022)
  • Larissa/Leia (2020–2023)

References