List of Kakao M labels
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This is a list of labels controlled, distributed or associated with Kakao Entertainment.
Subsidiaries
House labels
BLUEDOT Entertainment
BLUEDOT Entertainment was established by Kakao M (formerly known as LOEN Entertainment) to manage their newest boygroup Just B that debuted on June 30, 2021. It is their first boy group to be launched after The Boyz who debuted in 2017.
EDAM Entertainment
EDAM Entertainment was established by Kakao M to manage their long-time soloist IU in 2020. The name EDAM (이담) is the reverse word of "Made" and stands for 이 다음 (E-da-um = the next), bringing the meaning of reversing the obvious ideas to make the next things go beyond times. On July 5, 2021, actress Shin Se-kyung signed with the label. On October 25, 2022, singer Woodz signed with the label.
Independent labels
Starship Entertainment
Starship Entertainment is an entertainment company founded by Kim Shi-dae in 2008. In 2013, Kakao M (formerly LOEN Entertainment) acquired 70% shares of Starship, became a majority owner of the label and making Starship as an independent subsidiary of Kakao M. In the same year, Starship announced its first subsidiary label "Starship X", which rapper Mad Clown was signed under. In 2015, King Kong Entertainment was acquired by Starship.
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