Highline Entertainment (Korean: 하이라인 엔터테인먼트) is a South Korean entertainment agency that manages musical artists, actors, and related talent. The company operates as a subsidiary of Kakao Entertainment (formerly Kakao M), one of South Korea’s major multimedia and content conglomerates.
History
- Founding – Highline Entertainment was established in the mid‑2010s as a label under the Kakao M umbrella (later Kakao Entertainment). The exact year of incorporation reported in publicly available sources is 2015.
- Corporate structure – As a subsidiary of Kakao Entertainment, Highline benefits from the parent company's distribution networks, digital platforms, and marketing resources.
Business activities
- Artist management – The agency signs and promotes K‑pop singers, idol groups, and actors, handling activities such as music production, concert planning, brand endorsements, and overseas promotions.
- Production and distribution – Through Kakao Entertainment’s infrastructure, Highline releases recordings on digital streaming services, physical albums, and coordinates broadcast appearances.
Notable artists
Highline Entertainment’s roster has included a variety of soloists and groups; the specific lineup changes over time as contracts begin and end. Public announcements have highlighted the signing of emerging solo performers and established acts seeking a more specialized management approach.
Location
The company’s headquarters are located in Seoul, South Korea, within the district that houses many entertainment agencies.
Industry context
South Korea’s entertainment sector is dominated by several large agencies (e.g., SM Entertainment, YG Entertainment, JYP Entertainment). Companies like Highline, which operate under larger conglomerates such as Kakao Entertainment, often focus on niche or developing talent while leveraging the parent company’s extensive resources.
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