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P NATION (피네이션) is South Korean record label and entertainment agency. It was founded on October 29, 2018 by singer and producer PSY.

History[]

2018–present: Foundation, first artists[]

P Nation Artists official photo

First signed artists.
(L-R: HyunA, PSY, E'Dawn and Jessi)

On May 14, 2018, it was reported that PSY would be leaving his agency, YG Entertainment, in order to start his own.[1]

On January 23, 2019, it was announced via Instagram that the label would be known as P NATION.[2] On the following day, the first signed artist was announced to be Jessi, former Lucky J member and soloist.[3] Two days later, it was announced that partners and former Triple H members, HyunA and E'Dawn, were also signed on the agency.[4]

On April 8, 2019, it was reported that SK Telecom had invested $5 billion won in P Nation and now owns a 10% stake of the company.[5]

On July 17, 2019, it was revealed that Crush has signed a contract with P NATION.[6]

On April 13, 2020, P NATION announced its first online audition for everyone regardless of nationality, race, gender, and age.[7][8]

On September 16, 2020, it was reported that Heize signed a contract with the agency.[9]

P NATION Rolling Stone Korea May 2021 magazine cover

Rolling Stone Korea
(May, 2021)

On April 20, 2021, it was announced that Penomeco has signed a contract with the agency.[10] 9 days later on April 29, it was announced that Swings had also signed a contract with P NATION.[11]

On September 11, 2021, the reality show LOUD with trainees Woo Kyung Joon, Choi Tae Hun, Jang Hyun Soo, Eun Hwi, Chaeon Jun Hyeok, Oh Sung Jun & Tanaka Koki confirmed as part of the agency's future and first boygroup. However, on January 24, 2022, it was announced that Tanaka Koki would no longer debut as part of the group, but would continue as a trainee under P NATION.[12]

On November 12, 2021, it was announced that D.Ark had terminated his contract with the agency.[13]

On March 29, 2022, it was announced that P NATION LOUD would officially be called TNX (The New Six). They debuted on May 17 with their first mini-album Way Up.[14]

On July 6, 2022, Jessi officially left P NATION after deciding not to renew her contract.[15]

On August 29, 2022, HyunA and DAWN officially left P NATION after deciding not to renew their contracts.[16]

On June 30, 2023, Hwa Sa signed a contract with P NATION.[17]

Artists[]

Groups[]

  • TNX (2022–present)

Soloists[]

Trainees[]

Former artists[]

Soloists[]

Trainees[]

References[]

  1. Naver: (공식입장 전문) YG, 싸이와 8년만에 전속계약 종료.."아름다운 이별"
  2. Allkpop: PSY Officially Announces The Establishment Of His Company P Nation
  3. Billboard: Psy Launches P Nation Entertainment Company With Rapper Jessi as First Signee
  4. Billboard: Psy Signs HyunA & E'Dawn to New Label
  5. The Investor: SKT invests W5b in P Nation
  6. 6.0 6.1 Soompi: Crush Signs With PSY's Agency P NATION
  7. P NATION 신인개발팀 on Instagram
  8. P NATION 온라인 오디션 (Online Audition)
  9. (KR) Naver News: 헤이즈, 싸이와 손잡았다...제시·현아·크러쉬·던과 한솥밥(공식)N
  10. @OfficialPnation on Twitter (April 20, 2021)
  11. @OfficialPnation on Twitter (April 29, 2021)
  12. Soompi: P NATION Announces Tanaka Koki Will No Longer Debut With Upcoming Boy Group From “LOUD”
  13. (KR) MK: 디아크, 피네이션 떠난다…”아티스트 행보 응원”[전문]
  14. Soompi: P NATION Announces Name And Debut Date Of New Boy Group + Opens Social Media Accounts
  15. 15.0 15.1 Soompi: Jessi Leaves P NATION After 3 Years
  16. 16.0 16.1 16.2 Soompi: HyunA And DAWN Part Ways With P NATION
  17. Soompi: MAMAMOO’s Hwasa Signs With P NATION On Stage During Surprise Appearance At PSY’s Concert
  18. (KR) Naver News: 헤이즈, 싸이와 손잡았다...제시·현아·크러쉬·던과 한솥밥(공식)N
  19. @OfficialPnation on Twitter (April 29, 2021)
  20. @OfficialPnation on Twitter (September 14, 2023)
  21. @OfficialPnation on Twitter (February 16, 2024)
  22. (KR) MK: 디아크, 피네이션 떠난다…”아티스트 행보 응원”[전문]
  23. Allkpop: PENOMECO to depart from P Nation following Jessi and HyunA
  24. CAP-TEEN: Episode 2
  25. K-Pop Evolution: Episode 6

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