Instagram/Cha Eun-woo & BoA & Jenni Music South Korea's K-Pop stars flee big agencies for solo labels, surging 73% as artists seek IP control, bigger profits, and tax perks. April 28, 2026 AceShowbiz - South Korea's entertainment landscape is undergoing a major transformation as more K-Pop stars depart from large agencies to establish their own solo labels. These independent entities, known locally as il-in gihoeksa (?? ???), provide artists with greater control over intellectual property, direct contract negotiation, and larger revenue shares compared to traditional agency contracts.