BANA Entertainment

BANA Entertainment, also known as Beasts And Natives Alike (BANA), is a South Korean record label and creative collective founded in 2014 by Kim Ki-hyun, a former A&R executive at SM Entertainment. The label is based in Seoul and operates primarily in the South Korean music and entertainment market. Its full name, Beasts And Natives Alike, reflects its ambition to bring together diverse artists and creators across multiple disciplines, not limited to hip-hop or music alone. The label gained early attention through its association with rapper E-Sens, who joined after leaving Amoeba Culture; however, BANA was not founded by E-Sens, and the label has since grown into a broader cultural movement encompassing new media and content creation. BANA's roster has included notable artists such as XXX (Kim Ximya and FRNK), Jo Wung, 250, Erick Oh, Maalib, MASTA WU, Beenzino, and KRYSTAL. Former affiliated artists include Glen Check, D.Sanders, and E-Sens. The label's output spans hip-hop, electronic, R&B, and experimental music, with a focus on artistic collaboration and cross-disciplinary projects. BANA has released music by its artists and has been involved in various creative endeavors beyond traditional album releases. The company is privately held and remains independent. Its official website, beastsandnatives.com, serves as a portal for its activities. BANA continues to be a notable player in South Korea's alternative music scene, known for its eclectic roster and commitment to artistic innovation.

BANA Entertainment was founded in 2014 by Kim Ki-hyun, who previously worked in A&R at SM Entertainment. The label's full name, Beasts And Natives Alike, abbreviated as BANA, was chosen to represent a cultural movement that brings together artists from various fields to create new media and content. The label initially gained public attention when rapper E-Sens joined after leaving Amoeba Culture. During that period, BANA was often mistakenly known as a one-man agency created by E-Sens, but it was neither founded by him nor solely a hip-hop label. Over time, BANA has expanded its scope, working with artists across hip-hop, electronic, and other genres, and engaging in multidisciplinary projects. The label has been home to artists such as XXX (Kim Ximya, FRNK), Jo Wung, 250, Erick Oh, Maalib, MASTA WU, Beenzino, and KRYSTAL. Former affiliated artists include Glen Check, D.Sanders, and E-Sens. BANA continues to operate as an independent label based in Seoul, South Korea.

• 2014

  BANA Entertainment founded by Kim Ki-hyun.

• E-Sens joins the label after leaving Amoeba Culture, bringing early attention.

Independent creative label and collective focused on diverse artistic expressions beyond hip-hop.

Product categories. Music albums · Singles · Music production · Artist management · Creative content

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