Overview

• Galaxy Corporation confirmed on Sept. 10 that Kim Jong-kook has signed an exclusive contract with the agency.
• CEO Choi Yong-ho said the company is opening a new AI “entertech” era in partnership with the veteran singer and entertainer.
• The agency said Kim will prepare a new album and a concert to mark the 30th anniversary of his debut.
• Galaxy, known for representing G-Dragon, identified Kim as its third signed artist overall and only its second musician, according to The Korea Herald.
• The move follows more than a decade of Kim managing his career through his own label, Turbo JK Company, a shift viewed as notable within the industry.