YG Proves its Class Through Unprecedented New Headquarters… Entire 2nd Floor Dedicated as Cafeteria, ‘A Great Restaurant’
[OSEN=김은애 기자] YG Entertainment proved its status through their unprecedented new headquarters. As artists of the agency including BLACKPINK and TREASURE are performing well, news regarding the new headquarters are grabbing the attention of global fans.
YG Entertainment has been purchasing land nearby for four years since 2012 in order to build their new headquarters. The construction began in 2016, and the new building has now been completed in approximately four years.
The model photo of YG’s new headquarters revealed in 2018 became a hot topic. It is known that it took 3 years to design the place, making the people realize how much effort YG put into the new building.
#Sophisticated Design
As a result, YG’s dreams were fulfilled. YG’s new headquarters, located in Mapo-gu, Seoul, is located right next to YG’s previous headquarters. It is a nine-story building with five additional underground floors, with a total floor area of 3145㎡. The area is 10 times bigger than the agency’s previous headquarters.
Furthermore, the sophisticated and unique design grabs the people’s attention in an instant. YG’s previous headquarters is already a trademark of Mapo-gu, but the new headquarters with a larger scale grabs the people’s attention with its glamorous looks and brightens its surroundings.
#YG’s Signature Cafeteria
The facilities within the new headquarters also stand out. YG’s new headquarters has a duplex auditorium, 7 large dance practice rooms, 7 large recording studios, and 30 individual workrooms for composers and artists.
Furthermore, YG’s cafeteria is a place one should look out for. People were curious about the reviews of YG’s cafeteria in the previous headquarters, while the place was even dealt as an interesting topic on variety programs such as ‘Infinite Challenge’. The cafeteria in the new headquarters is immense, and it is known that the entire 2nd floor was dedicated as a modern dining zone.
#Facilities Not Only For Employees, But Also the Fans
Furthermore, the basement floors will include a gym and recreational facilities for the welfare of employees and agency artists.
YG will also provide welfare facilities for the fans. They’ve rented out a small, newly built building on the opposite side of the new headquarters and plan to turn it into a space including rest areas, an exhibition space, and other recreational facilities for the fans.
The previous headquarters, used for the last 10 years, is planned to be connected with the new headquarters through a ground connection bridge. Furthermore, the agency worked thoroughly on their soundproof system considering local businesses and residents.
#Agency Artists That Will Shine in the New Headquarters
YG’s new headquarters will also be helpful for the agency’s artists. YG, facing their 25th year anniversary next year, manages BIGBANG, BLACKPINK, WINNER, iKON, AKMU, rookie group TREASURE, and numerous actors and actresses.
This year, BLACKPINK set a new record on Billboard’s main chart, while TREASURE dominated no. 1 spots on major Japanese charts despite being rookies. They are expected to present themselves and their variety of charms after working hard in the new YG headquarters.
YG has also revealed their strong will by stating, “We will contribute to enhancing the position of K-pop in the global market by raising new artists at our new headquarters, fully equipped with cutting edge facilities”.
YG has proved their next-level class through their new headquarters. The K-Pop fans are paying keen attention on what kind of music and new records will be born in their new headquarters.
2020. 9. 26.
