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EMPIRE Hires Jeffrey Yoo as SVP of East Asia in Geographic Expansion for Indie Label


EMPIRE hired Jeffrey Yoo as SVP of East Asia, with G-Dragon as his first signing. He previously helped break Asian artists DEAN and Jackson Wang.

EMPIRE is officially stepping into Asia as the powerhouse independent label announces the appointment an executive with a track record of fostering crossover talent. Known for being pivotal in developing several breakout Asian acts, Jeffrey Yoo has been appointed EMPIRE’s senior vp of East Asia, the company announced on Thursday (Oct. 31). With teams already in the U.S., Europe, Africa and the Middle East, EMPIRE’s expansion into Asia aligns with its mission to develop the next wave of international superstars across its label, distribution and publishing arms.

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