8D Entertainment (Korean: 에잇디크리에이티브) is a privately held entertainment and service group based in Seoul. It currently manages artists such as OnlyOneOf and actress Kang Hye-won.
History
The company was formed by Kim Shin-ae on March 23, 2017, as a food and beverage service company, operating the "8D Seoul Cafe" in Dosan ParkGangnam. Prior to founding 8D Creative, Kim had experience in founding the bakery goodovening (굿오브닝; later sold to a Japanese company) and the pizza chain Mick Jones's Pizza (믹존스 피자). The name "8D" is based on the :D (happy face)emoticon, which symbolizes both her experiences as a businesswoman and divorced single mom, as well as her mission to create a "funky" workplace.[3]
8D Creative was later sold to ESV (now Kyungnam Pharm Healthcare), with Kim Shin-ae staying as president and CEO. The acquisition propelled the company's diversification to other industries including music and entertainment.[4]
In the first half of 2018, 8D Creative trainee Kang Hye-won was sent to participate in the survival girl group television show Produce 48.[5] She finished eighth and debuted as part of Iz*One.[6]
On June 15, 2018, actor Kam Woo-sung signed the exclusive contract with 8D.[7] On October 10, actress Yoo In-young also joined the company.[8]
On April 30, 2019, 8D Creative established two new subsidiaries, an actor-specialized management WIP and an idol-specialized label RSVP.[9]
On November 12, 2020, RSVP was renamed as 8D Entertainment and 8D Creative was integrated into the company. Kim Shin-ae became the executive director of the company, with Park Jin-hyoung replacing her as president and CEO.[10]
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^Choi, Du-seon (July 9, 2018). "이에스브이, 방탄소년단 의류 제작·공급…공연 티셔츠와 굿즈도 판매" [ESV, BTS clothing production and supply... They also sell T-shirts and goods for the performance.]. E Today (in Korean). Retrieved December 9, 2021.
^Ahn, Jung-hyeon (March 21, 2018). ""고졸에 아이 셋 딸린 싱글맘, 이게 제 객관적 '스펙'이죠" [jobsN]" ["I'm a single mom with 3 kids after graduating from high school. This is my objective spec." [jobsN]]. jobsN. Retrieved November 1, 2020 – via Naver Post.
^Jeong, Kyoung-heon (August 8, 2018). "에잇디 크리에이티브 "엔터·F&B 등 '멀티 플랫폼 문화기업' 도약"" [8D Creative, "Leap forward as a 'multi-platform cultural company' such as Entertainment and F&B."]. NewsPim (in Korean). Retrieved August 3, 2021.
^Kim, Ye-eun (May 11, 2018). '프로듀스 48' 이가은→이채연, 韓 연습생 13명 프로필 공개 ["Produce 48" Lee Ga-eun → Lee Chae-yeon and 13 Korean trainees' profiles are released.]. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved December 9, 2021.
^Han, Su-ji (September 4, 2018). '프로듀스48' 아이즈원, 멤버는 누구?…순위 1등 장원영 센터 등극 ["Produce 48" IZ*ONE. Who are the members? Jang Won-young became the center in the first place.]. Top Star News (in Korean). Retrieved December 9, 2021.
^Lee, Ah-young (June 15, 2018). 감우성, 에잇디크리에이티브와 전속계약 [Kam Woo-sung, exclusive contract with 8D Creative.]. X Sport News (in Korean). Retrieved December 9, 2021.
^Yoo, Jeong-hee (October 11, 2018). 배우 유인영, 감우성·이소라 소속사와 전속 계약 체결 [Actors Yoo In-young, Gam Woo-sung, and Lee Sora signed an exclusive contract with their agency.]. TenAsia (in Korean). Retrieved December 9, 2021.
^Lee, Jeong-beom (April 30, 2019). '아이즈원 강혜원 소속사' 에잇디크리에이티브, 배우-아이돌 전문 레이블 별도 설립 [8D Creative, IZ*ONE Kang Hyewon's agency, established a separate label specializing in actors and idols.]. Top Star News (in Korean). Retrieved December 9, 2021.
^Lee, Ji-eun (November 12, 2020). '아이즈원 강혜원 소속사' 에잇디크리에이티브, 배우-아이돌 전문 레이블 별도 설립 [OnlyOneOf's agency, new start to 8D Entertainment. Targeting the global entertainment market.]. NewsPim (in Korean). Retrieved December 9, 2021.
