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105-599: The label currently manages several artists, namely Kwon Eun-bin , Pentagon , Yoo Seon-ho , (G)I-dle , Lightsum and Nowadays . It also manages several entertainers and actors, including Lee Hwi-jae , Heo Kyung-hwan , Park Mi-sun , Kim Jin-woo and Park Sun-young . It was formerly home to K-pop artists such as 4Minute , Beast , G.NA , Roh Ji-hoon , Hyuna , Rain , E'Dawn , A Train To Autumn , Lai Kuan-lin , Jang Hyun-seung , Elkie , Sorn , Yujin , Soojin , Yeeun , CLC , BtoB and Na In-woo . Cube Entertainment

210-421: A permanent change of station to South Korea. In the interim before THAAD D-2's permanent transfer to South Korea with their families, THAAD Battery A-4 will deploy to South Korea. The South Korean decision to deploy THAAD to protect itself against North Korea caused backlash and retaliation measures from China. On 30 October 2017, South Korea and China agreed to normalize relations, previously damaged due to

315-501: A $ 150 million contract from the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) to produce THAAD Weapon System launchers and fire control and communications equipment for the U.S. Army. The contract included 12 launchers, two fire control and communications units, and support equipment. The contract provided six launchers for THAAD Battery 5 and an additional three launchers each to Batteries 1 and 2. These deliveries will bring all batteries to

420-415: A 21 in (53 cm) first stage for greater range with a second "kick stage", to close the distance to the target and provide improved velocity at burnout and more lateral movement during an engagement. Although the kill vehicle would not need redesign, the ground-based launcher would have only five missiles instead of eight. As of 2020, THAAD-ER is only an industry concept, but Lockheed believes that

525-468: A Korean agency. In September 2020, Cube announced they co-hosted an event called, M.O.M (Message of the Moon) Project. It is a project to deliver messages of hope and wishes in the midst of the outbreak, as well as to launch a large artificial moon with the diameter of 12m and 20m high, and 21 small 2m diameter artificial moons and drive-in cinema at Salgoji Park, Seongdong-gu. On October 21, Cube has signed

630-573: A Lockheed Martin facility near Troy, Alabama . The facility performs final integration, assembly and testing of the THAAD missile. The THAAD Radar is an X-Band active electronically scanned array Radar developed and built by Raytheon at its Andover, Massachusetts Integrated Air Defense Facility. The THAAD radar and a variant developed as a forward sensor for ICBM missile defense, the Forward-Based X-Band – Transportable (FBX-T) radar, were assigned

735-563: A THAAD interceptor was scheduled in July, in preparation for a possible ICBM test by North Korea. On 28 July 2017 North Korea launched a test ICBM capable of reaching Los Angeles. In response, President Moon Jae-in called for deployment of the four remaining THAAD launchers which were put on hold when he came to power. Lee Jong-kul , of South Korean President Moon Jae-in's Democratic Party of Korea stated "The nuclear and missile capabilities of North Korea…have been upgraded to pose serious threats;

840-518: A change of responsibility with A-4 and took over the Defense of Guam Mission. After a successful 12-month deployment by A-4, Delta 2 (D-2) took its place for a 12-month deployment. In 2018-2019 Echo Battery, 3rd ADA Regiment (E-3) deployed to Guam. In November 2015, a THAAD system was a key component of Campaign Fierce Sentry Flight Test Operational-02 Event 2 (FTO-02 E2), a complex $ 230 million missile defense system test event conducted at Wake Island and

945-406: A common designator, AN/TPY-2, in late 2006/early 2007. The THAAD radar can interoperate with Aegis and Patriot systems, in a 3-layer antimissile defense. On 28 May 2008, the U.S. Army activated Alpha Battery, 4th Air Defense Artillery Regiment (A-4), 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade at Fort Bliss , Texas. Battery A-4 is part of the 32nd Army Air & Missile Defense Command . At the time,

1050-544: A contract with Haohao Wenhua Media Company (Hot Idol, Haohao Bangyang Agency) ( Chinese : 好好榜样 ) for activities in China. On November 5, Cube debuted a non-idol ballad group, A Train To Autumn ( Korean :  가을로 가는 기차 ; RR :  Gaeullo Ganeun Gicha ), with digital single "That Season You Were In". Kino of Pentagon participated as one of the lyricists. On November 14, Cube Entertainment officially confirmed E'Dawn's departure. On November 23, Cube established

1155-511: A deployment. Earlier that day, North Korea had launched 4 missiles . A Reuters article stated that with the THAAD defense system, a North Korean missile barrage would still pose a threat to South Korea, while an article in the International Journal of Space Politics & Policy said that South Korean forces already possess Patriot systems for point defense and Aegis destroyers capable of stopping ballistic missiles that may come from

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1260-498: A distance of 2,100 miles (3,400 km), flying at altitudes exceeding 60 miles (100 km), in a flight of 1,065 seconds (18 minutes). These options for the missile defense of South Korea include "sea-based, Patriots and THAAD" according to General John E. Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command . On 2 September 2017, the North Korean news agency KCNA released a photograph of an elongated payload, intended to fit in

1365-482: A distribution deal with Kakao M (formerly LOEN) for future music & content circulation. In March, Cube Entertainment reportedly facing a massive deficit after serious operating losses in 2016, the departure of flagship group BEAST, who reportedly made up 45 percent of their total sales and THAAD . In mid-2017, Cube's two male trainees Yoo Seon-ho and Lai Kuan-lin participated in Mnet's Produce 101 Season 2 . The latter

1470-486: A little more. As the artists' opinions are also important, this is a matter that should be decided carefully through collecting opinions. The departure is not final. Agency officials are having an urgent discussion. As much as possible, we will make decisions based on artists' opinions." On October 15, Cube Entertainment officially confirmed Hyuna's departure, announcing that the record label has reached an agreement with Hyuna to terminate her contract. On October 25, Cube signed

1575-451: A member of the group with the release of Nu.Clear in May 2016. A month later, her activities with the group were temporarily paused due to health problems. Within days, she resumed her group activities after recovering. Since her debut with CLC, Kwon has participated in six of the group's Korean EPs, both of their Japanese EPs and three of their singles. She has also contributed rap lyrics to

1680-442: A model in 2014 signed exclusive contract with Cube Entertainment. On June 23, Seongdong-gu district signed an agreement with Cube to promote urban regeneration based on cultural contents through various cultural contents such as festival and YouTube content. On June 25, Cube partnered with VT GMP to launch a new global audition program titled, See Saw Game and is expected to air through Chinese streaming platforms. The audition program

1785-463: A much smaller stockpile compared to the United States and Russia. Missile tests in China usually pointed away from Korea, but that trajectory may also need to be reversed in order to minimize detection by THAAD. Chinese officials asked South Korea to downgrade the radar of the missile defence system, but no adjustments were made. In July 2016, American and South Korean military officials announced

1890-517: A new label, U-Cube, with Universal Music Japan for activities in Japan. It was reported that Cube's sales in 2018 increased 46.7% year-on-year to ₩35.8 billion. During the same period, operating profit jumped 809.3% to ₩1.9 billion and net profit turned to profit of ₩1 billion due to the success of BtoB's album sales and concerts, Pentagon's "Shine", (G)I-dle 's debut and Lai Guan-lin's activities. Cube's music sales also increased by 58% to ₩8.8 billion due to

1995-490: A school bullying accusation. On October 22, 2021, Choi Yujin of CLC successfully placed 3rd in the final live episode of Mnet's survival show Girls Planet 999 , making her debut in the nine-member project group, Kep1er . On November 16, 2021, Cube Entertainment announced the departure of Sorn after her exclusive contract got terminated. On March 5, 2022, Cube Entertainment announced that Soojin's exclusive contract has been terminated after police investigations concluded that

2100-434: A separate and distinct label under LOEN Entertainment with the new name Plan A Entertainment . In February 2016, Cube headquarter located at Cheongdam-dong moved to Seongdong-gu near Seongdong station. In March 2016, Cube acquired Starline Entertainment as subsidiary. In June 2016, Cube's first girl group 4Minute disbanded. In July 2016, Cube Cafe was reopened in the new building called Cafe 20 Space: The Mint Universe. At

2205-494: A short-range ballistic missile that was launched by parachute ejected from a C-17 transport aircraft. At the same time, the THAAD system and the USS John Paul Jones guided missile destroyer both launched missiles to intercept a medium-range ballistic missile, launched by parachute from a second C-17. By March 2016, Army Space and Missile Defense Command was considering THAAD deployments to Europe with EUCOM and

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2310-501: A simulated attack by an Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile had long been planned. FTT-18 was successfully completed by Battery A-2 THAAD (Battery A, 2nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) of the 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade (United States) on 11 July 2017. The soldiers used the procedures of an actual combat scenario and were not aware of the IRBM's launch time. Also in 2017 another Kodiak launch of

2415-469: A solo artist under the label in the same month, after staying for 16 years in JYP Entertainment. On November 14, Cube Entertainment released their third quarter earnings, with revenue growth of 15 percent from the second quarter 22 percent, largely due to the success of BtoB , HyunA and the growth of Pentagon and Yoo Seon-ho, video contents and other additional businesses. The same month, D’Live Co.,

2520-553: A soloist. On May 2, Cube debuted (G)I-dle , it is their third girl group after 4Minute and CLC. On May 4, Cube Entertainment announced the United Cube Concert – One concert, featuring their own artists. The concert took place at KINTEX in Ilsan on June 16 and was sold out in two minutes. On August 2, 2018, photos of Hyuna with Pentagon's E'Dawn at their birthday party on June 4 were released. Cube Entertainment initially denied rumors

2625-490: A strategic business agreement with Hanwha Life Insurance to increase brand awareness, strengthen marketing capabilities and developing new content. On December 31, 2020, Cube Entertainment announced that Ilhoon would leave BTOB after being investigated for using marijuana. Ilhoon was under investigation from the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency for purchasing and using marijuana over the past 4–5 years, and

2730-796: A way to raise awareness for the disease. In April 2019, according to the Disaster Relief Association, Cube Entertainment donated a total of ₩50 million to the Korean Committee to help those that were affected by the Sokcho Fire. On December 30, Cube delivered ₩10 million through Foundation for International Development Cooperation NGO for a child care facility in Seoul and a promised for monthly donation and volunteer activity. On March 6, 2020, Cube and their artists donated ₩50 million through Hope Bridge National Disaster Relief Association to prevent

2835-411: Is an American anti-ballistic missile defense system designed to intercept and destroy short- , medium- , and intermediate-range ballistic missiles in their terminal phase (descent or reentry ). The THAAD interceptor carries no warhead, instead relying on its kinetic energy of impact to destroy the incoming missile. THAAD was developed after the experience of Iraq's Scud missile attacks during

2940-510: Is an interactive mobile video which audience can interact with the artist. On June 16, Cube TV Hangtime app aired a four-hour-long of " United Cube Concert – One " for the audience who were unable to attend the concert. On November 23, 2018, Cube Music and Universal Music Japan established U-Cube for overseas promotion and distribution of artists and related products. Cube Entertainment artists teamed up with US major league team, Los Angeles Dodgers 's Korean player Ryu Hyun-jin by donating all

3045-466: Is developed by SBS' subsidiary Formattist Co., Ltd. and writer Park Won-woo of King of Mask Singer . On June 2, Cube signed an exclusive contract with Alibaba Group to support the activities of its artists in China. The artists of Cube will receive support from Alibaba for activities such as movies, dramas, advertisements, and performances in China. This is the first time that a Chinese IT company has signed an exclusive contract for artist activities with

3150-471: Is located in Minato-ku, Tokyo, and later operated by CUBE Entertainment JAPAN to operate Japanese activities. Cube Entertainment Japan (CUBE ENTERTAINMENT JAPAN Co., Ltd.) is a local Japanese company owned by Cube Entertainment. It was founded in Japan on October 27, 2015. It is 100% owned by Cube Entertainment and has a capital of 96 million yen. It is responsible for direct planning and managing activities of

3255-557: Is pushing for funding for the development of an extended-range (ER) version of the THAAD, to counter maturing threats posed by hypersonic glide vehicles that adversaries may deploy, namely the Chinese WU-14 , to penetrate the gap between low- and high-altitude missile defenses. The company performed static fire trials of a modified THAAD booster in 2006 and continued to fund the project until 2008. The current 14.5 in (37 cm)-diameter single-stage booster design would be expanded to

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3360-709: The DMZ . This sparked protests from Seongju County residents, who feared that radiation emitted by the AN/TPY-2 radar would impact their health, and damage the region's famed oriental melon crop. On 30 September 2016, the U.S. and South Korea announced that THAAD would be relocated to the Lotte Skyhill Seongju Country Club, farther from the town's main residential areas and higher in elevation, to alleviate concerns. On 6 March 2017, two THAAD launcher trucks arrived by air transport at Osan Air Base South Korea, for

3465-520: The Gulf War in 1991. Originally a United States Army program, THAAD has come under the umbrella of the Missile Defense Agency . The Navy has a similar program, the sea-based Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense System , which also has a land component ("Aegis Ashore"). THAAD was originally scheduled for deployment in 2012, but initial deployment took place in May 2008. THAAD has been deployed in

3570-534: The Honor Society and gave a donation of more than ₩100 million for patients with rare incurable diseases. Hong Seung-sung, who has been suffering from Lou Gehrig's disease for the past 7 years, said, "As a person suffering from the same pain, I want to be a little push for children with rare diseases that need help." Over the years, it is common for United Cube to participate in the Ice Bucket Challenge , as

3675-568: The United Arab Emirates , Israel, Romania, and South Korea. On 17 January 2022, THAAD made its first operational interception of an incoming hostile medium-range ballistic missile in the UAE. The THAAD missile defense concept was proposed in 1987, with a formal request for proposals submitted to industry in 1991. The THAAD program benefited from results of previous missile defense efforts like High Endoatmospheric Defense Interceptor (HEDI) and

3780-623: The AN/TPY-2 ground-based radar (GBR). The U.S. Army plans to field at least six THAAD batteries, at a purchase cost of US$ 800 million per battery. In September 2018, the MDA planned to deliver 52 more interceptors to the Army. In June 2020 the Senate Armed Services Committee draft of the FY2021 DoD budget allocated funding for the eighth THAAD battery. The THAAD missile is manufactured at

3885-714: The Aegis Ashore system as it comes with a wider coverage area, which would mean fewer units needed to protect Japan, and it is also cheaper. At the Center for a New American Security 2017 conference, citing publicly available sources and simulations of strikes against US bases in Asia, two Navy Fellows, Commanders Shugart and Gonzalez, USN noted that two more Patriot batteries, two more Aegis ships, and five more THAAD batteries would counter China's published SRBM (short-range) and MRBM (medium-range) capabilities against Japan. Russia has opposed

3990-656: The CEO of Cube, after founder Hong Seung-sung stepped down due to his sickness. In 2013, Korean entertainer Rain signed a contract with Cube Entertainment. He officially joined after he concluded his military service on July 10, 2013. Three months later Cube released a digital single for its new soloist artist, Shin Ji-hoon who placed in the top 6 in Korean singing competition K-pop Star 2 . Another new soloist, Oh Ye-ri released her debut digital single, "Because of You" on November 6, 2013. She

4095-576: The Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) contract to turn the design into a mobile tactical army fire unit. In 2006, flight tests of this system resumed with missile characterization and full system tests at White Sands Missile Range, then moved to the Pacific Missile Range Facility. The Interceptor was led through development and initial production by Tory Bruno , who later became the CEO of United Launch Alliance . Lockheed

4200-662: The Kinetic Kill Vehicle Integrated Technology Experiment (KITE). In September 1992, the US Army selected Lockheed , now Lockheed Martin , as the prime contractor for THAAD development. Prior to the development of a physical prototype, the Aero-Optical Effect (AOE) software code was developed to validate the intended operational profile of Lockheed's proposed design. In April 1995, the first THAAD flight test occurred , with all flight tests in

4305-454: The Middle East with CENTCOM . In November 2015, Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani said he would consider the U.S. deploying the THAAD in Japan to counter the threat of North Korean ballistic missiles. By October 2016, Japan was considering procuring either THAAD or Aegis Ashore to add a new missile defense layer. In May 2017 it was reported that Japan government officials now favor

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4410-503: The Missile Defense Agency will show interest because of the weapons under development by potential adversaries. If funding for the THAAD-ER begins in 2020, a system could be produced by 2024 to provide an interim capability against a rudimentary hypersonic threat. The Pentagon is researching whether other technologies like directed energy weapons and railguns are better solutions for missile defense. These are expected to become available in

4515-458: The North's Hwasong-14 as poor at the mooted ranges which threaten US cities, which would require more testing to prove its accuracy. In August 2017, The New York Times reviewed the anti-missile options that are available to counter a planned salvo of four Hwasong-12 missiles, were they to be launched in mid-August 2017 from the North, and aimed to land just outside the territorial waters of Guam,

4620-463: The Pentagon to provide information on the THAAD system concerning prices and capabilities as part of efforts to strengthen defenses against North Korean ballistic missiles. However, South Korean Park Geun-hye administration decided it will develop its own indigenous long-range surface-to-air missile instead of buying the THAAD. South Korean Defense Ministry officials previously requested information on

4725-529: The Seoul Central District Court ruled in Lai Kaun-lin's favour and ended his contract with Cube Entertainment. This brought to a close a 2 year dispute that started in July 2019 when Lai requested to terminate his contract. One of the claims Lai made was that Cube Entertainment had sold his artist management rights in China to a third party without notifying him. The judge agreed with Lai and deemed

4830-614: The THAAD deployment. According to U.S. officials the AN/TPY-2 radar was deployed at Turkey's Kürecik Air Force base. The radar was activated in January 2012. In December 2011, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed a deal to purchase the missile defense system. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) graduated its first two THAAD unit classes at Fort Bliss in 2015 and 2016. Its first live-fire exercises with Patriot missiles took place in 2014. On 17 January 2022, THAAD made its first real-world intercept against an incoming Houthi ballistic missile in

4935-543: The THAAD featured an evaluation of the effects of major electromagnetic elements. This included EM interference , EM radiation operations, EM radiation hazards, EM pulse , electrostatic discharge , and lightning effects on components of the THAAD system. The ARL assessments were designed to determine the THAAD system's growth potential given its tactical design as well as provide survivability analysis against threats such as conventional weapons, chemical weapons, and electronic warfare countermeasures. The data collected from

5040-572: The THAAD radar, interceptor launchers, communications, and support equipment entered the Seongju site. On 30 April 2017, it was reported that South Korea would bear the cost of the land and facilities for THAAD, while the US will pay for operating it. On 2 May 2017, Moon Sang-gyun, with the South Korean Defense Ministry, and Col. Robert Manning III, a spokesman for the U.S. military, announced that

5145-448: The THAAD system in Seongju is operational and "has the ability to intercept North Korean missiles and defend South Korea." It was reported that the system would not reach its full operational potential until later in 2017, when additional elements of the system were onsite. On 7 June 2017 President Moon Jae-in suspended further THAAD deployment pending a review, after discovering four additional launchers had entered South Korea without

5250-535: The THAAD, as well as other missile interceptors like the Israeli Arrow 3 , with the intention of researching systems for domestic technology development rather than for purchase. Officials did however state that American deployment of the THAAD system would help in countering North Korean missile threats. In May 2014, the Pentagon revealed it was studying sites to base THAAD batteries in South Korea. The deployment

5355-504: The UAE. In June 2009, the United States deployed a THAAD unit to Hawaii, along with the SBX sea-based radar, to defend against a possible North Korean launch targeting the archipelago . In April 2013, the United States declared that Alpha Battery, 4th Air Defense Artillery Regiment (A-4), would be deployed to Guam to defend against a possible North Korean IRBM attack targeting the island. In March 2014, Alpha Battery, 2nd ADA RGT (A-2), did

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5460-428: The accusers were not guilty of spreading false information. On March 18, 2022, Cube Entertainment announced that Seungyeon and Yeeun would be leaving the company as they had chosen not to renew their contract with the company. On May 20, 2022, Cube Entertainment announced that CLC would be disbanding as of June 6 of that year. On October 25, 2022, Cube Entertainment announced the departure of members Huiyeon and Jian from

5565-529: The analyses were used to develop trajectory models for targets and missile as well as target trajectories using infrared scene generation of infrared countermeasures (IRCMs) . The THAAD system is being designed, built, and integrated by Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control acting as prime contractor. Key subcontractors include Raytheon , Boeing , Aerojet Rocketdyne , Honeywell , BAE Systems , Oshkosh Defense , and MiltonCAT . In June 2000, Lockheed won

5670-492: The battery had 24 THAAD interceptors, three THAAD launchers based on the M1120 HEMTT Load Handling System , a THAAD Fire Control and a THAAD radar. Full fielding began in 2009. In October 2009, the U.S. Army and the Missile Defense Agency activated the second Terminal High Altitude Area Defense Battery, Alpha Battery, 2nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment (A-2), at Fort Bliss. In August 2012, Lockheed received

5775-445: The border of North Korea and China, were the North to be destroyed. China has positioned only two brigades at the border. Marcus points out that China and Russia have proposed the de-nuclearization of Korea and the replacement of the armistice with a peace treaty. In October 2017, Battery D, 2nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, reflagged with the 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade in preparation for

5880-741: The business and pushing the Hallyu Wave through it subsidiary KVLY. On March 26, Shin Dae-nam has resigned as CEO of Cube Entertainment. Ahn Woo-hyung and Lee Dong-kwan was appointed as the new CEO of Cube Entertainment. Ahn Woo-hyung is the CEO of KVLY and Lee Dong-kwan is the VT GMP vice president. On April 17, Cube launched a global fan page U CUBE for fans around the world to communicate with their artists and providing services such as automatic translation in various languages and systems to apply for music show recordings. On June 16, 2020, model Moon Su-inn, who debuted as

5985-450: The cast for the new sitcom Somehow Family. The drama began airing in March before being put on indefinite hiatus, after two episodes were aired. In March 2021, Somehow Family was confirmed to renew broadcasting on TV Chosun, from March 21, as a fully pre-filmed drama, with Kwon reprising her role as Seong Ha-neul. In October 2020, Kwon joined the cast of series Dear. M , a spin-off of

6090-454: The company and the artists had been damaged to a degree that it cannot be restored, leading us to believe expulsion is necessary," in its official statement. However, Cube declared that the situation is still being considered and nothing has been decided yet for them, saying that the issue will be discussed on a board meeting. A senior official said, “The dismissal of Hyuna and E'Dawn was in discussion but not final. We will have to collect opinions

6195-474: The company. On March 20, 2024, Cube Entertainment announced that Seunghee would be leaving the company as her contract had ended. On April 2, Cube debuted Nowadays , it is their fourth boy group after Beast, BtoB and Pentagon. Cube's records are distributed by the following: Music Cube ( 뮤직큐브 ) was founded in Korea on August 18, 2005. It is an independently operated music copyright company that mainly engaged in

6300-465: The contract invalid. Lai also claimed Cube scheduled conflicting events that he could not attend and impersonated the signature of Lai Kuan-lin's father. Kwon Eun-bin Kwon Eun-bin ( Korean : 권은빈 , born January 6, 2000), known simply as Eunbin or Eunbean , is a South Korean singer, actress and model. She participated in the first season of Produce 101 (2016), before being eliminated in

6405-462: The defense ministry informing him. The 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade (United States) has integrated THAAD into its layered defense on the Korean Peninsula, denoted Combined Task Force Defender, composed of both US and ROK personnel. Even in the face of a North Korean ICBM test on 4 July 2017, which newly threatens Alaska, a Kodiak, Alaska -based THAAD interceptor test (FTT-18) against

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6510-418: The demonstration-validation (DEM-VAL) program phase occurring at White Sands Missile Range . The first six intercept attempts missed the target (Flights 4–9). The first successful intercepts were conducted on 10 June 1999 and 2 August 1999, against Hera missiles . The vulnerability and lethality analyses of THAAD have been conducted by the U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) . The vulnerability assessment for

6615-466: The deployment of THAAD system in South Korea, following ballistic missile and nuclear tests by North Korea. Each THAAD unit consists of six truck-mounted launchers, 48 interceptors, a fire control and communications unit, and an AN/TPY-2 radar. Seongju County in North Gyeongsang Province was chosen as a THAAD site, partly because it is out of range of North Korean rocket artillery along

6720-538: The deployment of a THAAD battery to Israel to "help bolster Israel's air defenses following Iran's unprecedented attacks against Israel on April 13 and again on October 1 ." In 2019, while the Aegis Ashore at NSF Deveselu was being upgraded, B Battery, 62nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment (B-62 THAAD), was emplaced in NSF Deveselu , Romania during the interim. In October 2013, the South Korean military asked

6825-601: The end of 2016, Shin Dae-nam was elected to be the new CEO of Cube Entertainment, replacing former CEO Park Chung-min. He was a former editor of the journal Ilgan Sports and president of Yedang Media. New boy group Pentagon debuted in October 2016. This was followed by Cube's third boy group after Beast leaving Cube in December 2016. At the beginning of 2017, Universal Music sold their 8% stake in Cube. Following this, Cube Entertainment signed

6930-415: The event, with some calling for E'Dawn to be removed from Pentagon, and others focusing on how the company treated them unfairly after releasing the scandal, rather than on their relationship. On September 13, Cube Entertainment announced that they would be terminating their contracts, citing that they could not "maintain trust" as a reason saying "After much deliberation, we've concluded that the trust between

7035-546: The first solo artist in Cube to debut. In 2011, independent label A Cube Entertainment was founded, managing girl group Apink , who debuted in April of the same year. In 2012, sub-label Cube DC was launched, managing boy group BtoB , who debuted in March. Comedian Kim Kiri , a regular cast member on Gag Concert , signed onto Cube in September 2012, making him the first comedian under the label. During late 2012, Park Chung-min became

7140-459: The following declarations to North Korea. On 30 July 2017, a Kodiak-sited THAAD interceptor shot down an MRBM which launched over the Pacific Ocean, the 15th successful test. The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) director emphasized the data collection from the intercept, which enhances the modelling and scenario simulation capabilities of the MDA. John Schilling estimates the current accuracy of

7245-439: The group and that Lightsum would be reorganized as a group of six. On October 9, 2023, Cube Entertainment announced that Pentagon members' Yeo One , Yan An, Yuto , Kino , and Wooseok did not renew their contract with the agency. On November 6, after eleven years, the members of BTOB departed from Cube Entertainment following the completion of their contracts. The same day, Pentagon member Hongseok terminated his contract with

7350-435: The impending crisis. By creating a thermonuclear-capable payload for at least one of its missiles, the North has created a need for THAAD, which is capable of intercepting ICBM threats at the lower altitudes and ranges estimated for a Hwasong-14 ICBM subjected to the load of a heavier warhead needed to carry a thermonuclear weapon. In September 2017, BBC analyst Jonathan Marcus predicted a flood of several million refugees at

7455-589: The international cooperation system to keep the North in check has been nullified...", citing tensions over the U.S. deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense anti-missile system in South Korea. The Atlantic Council , in the June 2017 memorandum "Eliminating the Growing Threat Posed by North Korean Nuclear Weapons" to President Trump, recommended a checklist of actions, including

7560-424: The leader of (G)I-dle , and Lee Yoon-seo, a former trainee at the company. Kwon was eliminated from the show in the tenth episode and thus did not debut as a member of the consequent group, I.O.I . According to Cube Entertainment, Kwon was originally due to debut with CLC in 2015, but her debut was postponed after the release of the group's third EP was delayed. Due to Produce 101's contractual restrictions, she

7665-843: The mid to late 2020s. Sometimes called Kinetic Kill technology, the THAAD missile destroys missiles by colliding with them, using hit-to-kill technology, like the MIM-104 Patriot PAC-3, although the PAC-3 also contains a small explosive warhead. This is unlike the Patriot PAC-2, which carried only an explosive warhead detonated using a proximity fuze. Although the actual figures are classified, THAAD missiles have an estimated range of 125 miles (200 km), and can reach an altitude of 93 miles (150 km). A THAAD battery consists of at least six launcher vehicles, each equipped with eight missiles, with two mobile tactical operations centers (TOCs) and

7770-417: The missile acquisitions and fears that the US will have access to the management of Aegis Ashore missile defense complexes after their deployment in Japan. "We do not know of any cases anywhere in the world when the United States deployed its weapons and transferred control over them to the country in whose territory it all happened. I very much doubt that they will make an exception and in this case," concluded

7875-399: The north, in a three-layer antimissile defense for South Korea. On 16 March 2017, a THAAD radar arrived in South Korea. The THAAD system is kept at Osan Air Base until the site where the system is due to be deployed is prepared, with an expected ready date of June 2017. Osan Air Base has blast-hardened command posts with 3 levels of blast doors. By 25 April 2017, six trailers carrying

7980-560: The parent company artist in Japan. The headquarters is now located in Aoyama, Minato, Tokyo . Starline Entertainment ( 스타라인엔터테인먼트 ) On February 12, 2016, Park Sung-soo representatives reached an agreement with Cube Entertainment to become a wholly owned subsidiary of Cube Entertainment. On July 18, 2017, the consolidated subsidiary Starline Entertainment. Cube TV ( 큐브TV ) was established on July 1, 2015, iHQ cooperates with Cube Entertainment, iHQ investment management channel, Cube provides

8085-516: The penultimate episode. She debuted as a member of the South Korean girl group CLC in February 2016 with the release of the group's third EP Refresh . She made her acting debut in the television series Bad Papa (2018) and has since appeared in series including Top Management (2018), At a Distance, Spring Is Green (2021), Dear. M (2022) and Duty After School (2023). Kwon Eun-bin

8190-594: The popular Korean web drama, Love Playlist . She was cast in the role of Min Yang-hee, a first year student in the Computer Science Department at Seoyeon University. In February 2021, Kwon was officially announced as part of the cast the KBS2 adaptation of the webtoon, At a Distance, Spring Is Green . She was cast in the role of Wang Young-ran, a fourth year P.E. major at Myeongil University. In February 2022, it

8295-586: The popularity of (G)I-dle's "Latata" and "Hann (一)". In early 2019, Cube Entertainment chose NetEase Music as its strategic partner as a platform to promote in China . On January 23, D’Live Co. sought to sell its stakes in entertainment units iHQ Inc. and Cube Entertainment Inc. Currently, D’Live owns a 45 percent stake in iHQ and a 30 percent stake in Cube Entertainment. On August 19, Gagman Lee Sang-joon has signed an exclusive contract with Cube. Two days later, it

8400-561: The profit from two collaboration songs to Hanbit School for the Blind. In September 2015, the artists from the agency performed at the "Cube Festival" concert. The concert was hosted by Shanghai TV , Channel M , and BesTV. At a preceding press conference, a Cube representative said, “A while ago there was a heartbreaking accident in China . BEAST, 4minute, G.Na, BTOB, and CLC donated a portion of their earnings from their recent concert in Shanghai to

8505-446: The program content, is a channel dedicated to promoting K-POP culture, playing variety shows, singing Meeting and online drama. The channel includes BtoB's "Btob Show", CLC's "Seongdong-gu Resident", Pentagon's "Pentagon maker", Triple H's "Triple H Fun Agency ", online drama "Spark" and more. Cube TV Hangtime In 2018, Cube Entertainment joined with Kiswe Mobile to create an application of 12 multi-view camera, "Cube TV Hangtime". This

8610-518: The publishing, production, visual design and copyright management of music products. The headquarters is located in Nonhyeon-dong, Seoul . Music Cube Japan is a Japanese subsidiary of Music Cube. It was founded in Japan on January 21, 2009. It is mainly engaged in the production, development, promotion and copyright management of music products. It is headquartered in Minato, Tokyo . Cube DC ( 큐브DC )

8715-526: The range of THAAD's radar and interceptors should not pose a threat to China, and the U.S. has had similar capabilities in Taiwan and Japan for years. Chinese officials believe that its location in South Korea would allow THAAD's radar to detect Chinese missile launches from behind during their boost phase and differentiate between decoys and warheads, sharing information with the rest of the U.S.-led network. This would erode China's nuclear deterrence , which has

8820-575: The same year. The same year she was also cast in the YouTube Premium web series, Top Management as the character Eun-bin (named for her), a member of the popular in-show girl group, Apple Mint. On July 8, 2019, it was revealed that Kwon had been cast in the KBS2 drama Beautiful Love, Wonderful Life as Kim Yeon-ah. She left the role due to scheduling conflicts, prior to production. On January 21, 2020, TV Chosun announced that Kwon would be part of

8925-502: The song, "Like That" from the group's seventh EP, Black Dress , released in February 2018. CLC's activities were officially ended in May 2022. On March 21, 2018, Kwon made her runway debut, modelling for Jarrett, at the 2018 F/W Hera Seoul Fashion Week. On June 26, 2018, it was announced that Kwon would make her debut as a television actress, playing Kim Sang-ah in the MBC drama series Bad Papa . The drama began airing in September of

9030-686: The spreading of the COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea . The contribution will be used to support daily necessities, hygiene products and health goods for medical staff and families. In June, Cube Entertainment's parent company, VT GMP donated 10 million won worth of antibacterial paper bags for COVID-19 self-container sanitary kit. Cube Entertainment advocates their idols to become artist-type idols through writing, composing, and recording songs. They provide MIDI classes for their trainees and artists. All artists under Cube Entertainment are collectively known as United Cube. On June 17, 2021,

9135-463: The standard six launcher configuration. In May 2017, the Pentagon proposed spending $ 7.9 billion in its FY 2018 budget on missile defense, which includes THAAD interceptors and Patriot interceptors, along with $ 1.5 billion for Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) against intercontinental ballistic missiles. In 2012, the U.S. AN/TPY-2 early missile warning radar station on Mt. Keren in the Negev desert

9240-498: The surrounding ocean areas. The objective was to test the ability of the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense and THAAD Weapon Systems to defeat a raid of three near-simultaneous air and missile targets, consisting of one medium-range ballistic missile , one short-range ballistic missile and one cruise missile target. During the test, a THAAD system on Wake Island detected and destroyed a short-range target simulating

9345-534: The test was a major embarrassment for China's Paramount leader Xi Jinping , who was hosting a BRICS summit (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) in Xiamen, China. Cheng Xiaohe, an expert on North Korea at China's Renmin University, said the timing of the test appears to be deliberate. China's Foreign Ministry urged the North to "stop taking wrong actions", and agreed that further UN actions are needed to resolve

9450-496: The third-largest cable TV service provider that is seeking to sell its stakes in entertainment units iHQ Inc and Cube Entertainment Inc. Currently, D’Live owns a 45 percent stake in iHQ and a 30 percent in Cube Entertainment. TV personality Lee Hwi-jae signed a contract with Cube on March 5, 2018. In a report released in April 2018, Cube said that it had successfully made profit in 2017, a welcome improvement after incurring severe losses in 2016. In April 2018, Yoo Seon-ho debuted as

9555-411: The two were dating, however Hyuna and E’Dawn held an interview with Yeonhap News later that day, admitting to their relationship which began in May 2016. The company responded to Hyuna's confirmation of the dating rumors by cancelling all previously planned performances for Triple H , on-air appearances, and fan events, including a fan meet-up scheduled for the next day. Fans were divided in reactions to

9660-406: The victims of the 2015 Tianjin explosions .” Representing the concert organizer, Yeom Gyu Suk from Butterfly Media went on to explain, “While in the midst of preparing for the concert, the event sponsor and Cube Entertainment heard the news of the accident and decided to do the show for the victims, and after gathering the artists agreed.” In 2018, Cube Entertainment President Hong Seung-sung joined

9765-530: The warhead of one of its missiles. On 3 September 2017 both Japan's Foreign Ministry and the South Korean Joint Chiefs announced the detection of a magnitude 6.3 seismic event, centered near Punggye-ri, which is North Korea's underground nuclear test site. Japan's Foreign Ministry has concluded that the event was the North's sixth nuclear test. Choe Sang-hun of the New York Times reports that

9870-900: Was also charged for violating the Narcotics Control Act. On January 6, 2021, Cube Entertainment announced that they had signed a contract with webtoon platform, Comics Family, to produce video content with their IP. The company plans to produce 12 exclusive video content on webtoon IPs per year with Comics Family. They are planning to distribute the dramas globally through various OTT platforms. On June 10, 2021, Cube Entertainment's fourth girl group, Lightsum , debuted. On August 3, 2021, Jang Hyun-seung left Cube Entertainment after his contract expired. On August 13, 2021, Choi Yu-jin of CLC made an unofficial announcement through Girls Planet 999 that Cube had told CLC that they would no longer be doing group activities. On August 14, 2021, Cube Entertainment announced Soojin 's withdrawal from (G)I-dle after

9975-893: Was announced that Produce 48 participant, Han Cho-won and The Unit: Idol Rebooting Project , Lee Joo-hyun were the next to sign. In September, it was reported that Cube Entertainment partnership with e2PR, Strategic Communications for establishing new promotion team for handling (G)I-dle's public international relations. In the fourth quarter of 2019, Cube recorded 22.6 billion won and 40.3 million won in operating profit due to (G)I-dle's "Lion" and Pentagon's Prism World Tour . Overall, Cube's sales in 2019 down 13.9%, operating profit down 51.1% and net profit down 35.8% compared to previous years. In early 2020, Comedian Park Mi-sun has signed an exclusive contract with Cube. On February 21, VT GMP reportedly has acquired 30.61% stake in Cube Entertainment, changing Cube's largest shareholder from iHQ to VT GMP, and plans on playing an active role in strengthening

10080-603: Was announced that Kwon would lead in the first episode of the anthology sci-fi series, Mystic , based on the webtoon, New Mystery Theatre. She was awarded the Rising Star Award for Acting by the 2024 Asia Model Awards. All credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association , unless stated otherwise. Terminal High Altitude Area Defense Terminal High Altitude Area Defense ( THAAD ), formerly Theater High Altitude Area Defense ,

10185-562: Was born on January 6, 2000, in Seoul. Her father is a photojournalist. She attended Wonmyong Elementary School, Yangji Elementary School, Onham Middle School, and Hanlim Multi Art School . On January 22, 2016, Kwon came in limelight when she was introduced as a contestant on a Mnet reality girl group survival show, Produce 101 . Produce 101 was to produce a girl group from a pool of 101 female trainees from 46 different companies. Kwon Eun-bin represented Cube Entertainment on Produce 101 , alongside Jeon So-yeon , who later debuted as

10290-608: Was chosen to be part of the final lineup for project boygroup Wanna One after finishing in 7th place, while Yoo Seon-ho finished in 17th place. Lai Kuan-lin debuted in Wanna One in August 2017, and promoted with the group until December 2018. Meanwhile, Jeon So-yeon , who participated in the first season of Produce 101 and Unpretty Rapstar debuted as a soloist in November 2017 with her song "Jelly". Jo Kwon of ballad group 2AM signed as

10395-571: Was confirmed that Kwon would be playing a major role in TVING ’s original sci-fi thriller, Duty After School , based on the webtoon of the same name. It premiered on March 31, 2023, on TVING. In June 2024, Kwon appeared as Gil Ye-ji in the Netflix drama, Hierarchy . In July 2024, Kwon appeared as the female lead in Woori Bank 's financial education web drama, I Love You Bit by Bit. In September 2024, it

10500-421: Was founded in 2012. It is a subsidiary of Cube Entertainment. The parent company Cube Entertainment announced on August 27, 2014, that it was acquired as a wholly owned subsidiary. Cube Japan ( Japanese : キューブジャパン ) is an overseas subsidiary of Music Cube. It was founded in Japan in 2012 and is mainly responsible for the overseas promotion and distribution of parent company and related products. The headquarters

10605-504: Was founded on August 29, 2006, by Hong Seung-sung (aka Simon Hong), former president of JYP Entertainment , and Shin Jung-hwa (Monica Shin) as Playcube Inc. Due to the founder's past relations, Cube is sometimes mistaken as a subsidiary of JYP Entertainment , however, it is an independent corporation. In 2009, Cube's first two groups debuted, with girl group 4Minute debuting in June and boy group Beast in October. In 2010, G.NA became

10710-407: Was opposed by China and Russia. In February 2016, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that having THAAD in South Korea would "shatter the regional strategic balance" and that the system exceeded South Korea's need. In 2017, a Chinese military official said that the deployment had a negative influence on "bilateral military ties and mutual trust" with the United States. Western experts say that

10815-636: Was the only active foreign military installation in Israel. In March 2019, Bravo Battery, 2nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment (B-2 THAAD), 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade was deployed at Nevatim Airbase during a joint US-Israeli drill, after which it moved to an undisclosed location in the Negev desert in southern Israel. The X-Band radar system, which is part of the THAAD system, has been deployed at Nevatim since 2008. On October 13, 2024, President Biden directed Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to authorize

10920-404: Was the winner of MBC 's MBC College Song Festival in 2009. In August 2014, sub-label Cube DC merged with Cube. Cube's second girl group CLC debuted in March 2015. At the end of 2015, A Cube Entertainment, which manages Huh Gak and Apink , was acquired by its distributor, LOEN Entertainment . LOEN bought 70% shares in A Cube, therefore making it the sole owner of the agency. A Cube became

11025-414: Was unable to join the group to promote "High Heels" on music shows. The agency planned for Kwon to join promotions for "High Heels" if she was eliminated, or postpone her activities with CLC if she were to secure a top 11 ranking on Produce 101 . On May 12, CLC opened their V Live channel, this was followed by a live broadcast with the whole group, including Kwon. She began full promotional activities as

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