{{Short description|Philippine entertainment company}} {{Use mdy dates|date=January 2025}} {{Use Philippine English|date=August 2024}} {{Infobox company | name = 1Z Entertainment | native_name = | logo = File:Official logo for 1Z Entertainment.jpg | logo_size = 300px | logo_caption = To Get you in the Zone and Break the Norm | type = Private | industry = {{hlist|Music|Entertainment}} | genre = Various | foundation = {{Start date and age|2023|10}} | founder = {{ubl|Josh Cullen Santos|John Paulo Nase|Stell Ajero|Felip Jhon Suson|Justin de Dios}} | location = Manila, Philippines | key_people = {{ublist|class = nowrap | John Paulo Nase (President) | Julian De Dios (CEO) | Celine Ferris (GM) | Leah Gonzales (A&R director) }} | services = {{bulleted list|Music production, publishing, new artist development, and artist management|Event organization, and content creation}} | area_served = Philippines | subsid = | homepage = {{URL|https://www.1zentertainment.ph/|1zentertainment.ph}} }}
'''1Z Entertainment''' (also known as '''The Zone''') is a Philippine-based entertainment and talent management company established in October 2023 by the Filipino boy band SB19. Headquartered in Quezon City, Philippines. The company operates as a full-service creative and management agency, overseeing music production, artist management, content creation, branding, and live event production.
== History == 1Z Entertainment was established in mid-2023.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=San Juan |first=Ratziel |title=What You Need To Start Your Own Entertainment Company, As Learned From SB19 |url=https://billboardphilippines.com/market/bottom-line/what-need-start-1z-entertainment-company-sb19/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260401225128/https://billboardphilippines.com/market/bottom-line/what-need-start-1z-entertainment-company-sb19/ |archive-date=April 1, 2026 |access-date=September 25, 2023 |magazine=Billboard Philippines |language=en-PH}}</ref> The members of SB19, Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken, and Justin founded the company. Pablo, the group's leader, also serves as the CEO of the company.<ref>{{cite news |last=Cruz |first=Jashley Ann |date=June 13, 2023 |title=SB19 unveils 1Z Entertainment's plans for the future |url=https://gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/102417/sb19-unveils-1z-entertainments-plans-for-the-future/story |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260401225516/https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/sb19-unveils-1z-entertainments-plans-for-the-future/102417/ |archive-date=April 1, 2026 |access-date=June 13, 2023 |work=GMA News |language=en-PH}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Sabio |first=Nikka |date=December 6, 2023 |title=SB19 reaches agreement with former management ShowBT PH |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/2023/12/6/sb19-reaches-agreement-with-former-management-showbt-ph-1041 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260401225727/https://www.abs-cbn.com/2023/12/6/sb19-reaches-agreement-with-former-management-showbt-ph-1041 |archive-date=April 1, 2026 |access-date=December 6, 2023 |work=ABS-CBN News |language=en-PH}}</ref>
On June 10, 2024, 1Z Entertainment announced an open search for its first P-pop girl group.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://billboardphilippines.com/market/bottom-line/1z-entertainments-pablo-and-yani-de-dios-on-getting-over-sb19s-regrets-with-their-upcoming-girl-group-auditions-2024/|title=1Z Entertainment's Pablo And Yani De Dios On Moving Forward With Their Upcoming Girl Group|access-date=June 27, 2024|publisher=Billboard Philippines|language=en-US}}</ref>
On January 9, 2025, 1Z announced the opening of its trainee auditions for 2026. They stated that it welcomes applicants who are dancers, singers, rappers, or visual artists adding that it aims to nurture talent and foster creativity.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Saenz |first=Rome |date=January 9, 2026 |title=SB19's 1Z Entertainment Opens 2026 Trainee Auditions |url=https://billboardphilippines.com/market/industry-news/sb19-1z-entertainment-trainee-auditions-2026-qualifications/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260401224111/https://billboardphilippines.com/market/industry-news/sb19-1z-entertainment-trainee-auditions-2026-qualifications/ |archive-date=April 1, 2026 |access-date=April 1, 2026 |website=Billboard Philippines |language=en-PH}}</ref>
On April 18, 2026, 1Z announced the launch of its first girl group, Xonara, during SB19's Wakas at Simula: The Trilogy Finale concert. The seven-member group performed their self-composed track "Tabi", which was later released on May 15.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Iglesias |first=Iza |date=April 19, 2026 |title=SB19's 1Z Entertainment launches new girl group Xonara |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/19/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/sb19s-1z-entertainment-launches-new-girl-group-xonara/2323382/ |access-date=April 19, 2026 |publisher=The Manila Times}}</ref>
==Partnerships== * Sony Music Philippines<ref>{{Cite news |date=November 22, 2022 |title=Sony Music Entertainment opens new Philippines office |url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/9/30/sony-music-entertainment-opens-new-philippines-office |website=Manila Bulletin |language=en}}</ref>
== Filmography ==
=== Documentary === * ''Pagtatag! The Documentary'' (2024) (with 1Z Entertainment and First Light Studios).<ref>{{Cite news |last=Abad |first=Ysa |date=July 14, 2024 |title=SB19 to Release 'Pagtatag!' Documentary on August 28 |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/sb19-release-pagtatag-documentary-august-2024/ |access-date=July 6, 2025 |work=Rappler |language=en-US}}</ref>
== Concerts and festivals == {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |- ! Date ! Name ! Venue ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |- ! scope="row" | June 24, 2023 – May 19, 2024 | Pagtatag! World Tour | 5 countries | style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite news |date=November 27, 2022 |title=SB19 Announces New Album in the Works, Larger World Tour in 2023 |url=https://www.cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2022/11/27/SB19-announces-new-album-in-the-works-larger-world-tour-in-2023.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230727111615/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2022/11/27/SB19-announces-new-album-in-the-works-larger-world-tour-in-2023.html |archive-date=July 27, 2023 |access-date=July 27, 2023 |work=CNN Philippines}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | May 31, 2025 – December 14, 2025 | Simula at Wakas World Tour | 12 countries | style="text-align:center;" |<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Go |first=Mayks |date=February 12, 2025 |title=SB19 To Hold 'Simula At Wakas' World Tour This 2025 |url=https://billboardphilippines.com/music/news/sb19-to-announce-simula-at-wakas-world-tour-to-hold-philippine-arena-concert-this-may-2025-tickets-1z-entertainment/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250406093246/https://billboardphilippines.com/music/news/sb19-to-announce-simula-at-wakas-world-tour-to-hold-philippine-arena-concert-this-may-2025-tickets-1z-entertainment/ |archive-date=April 6, 2025 |access-date=April 6, 2025 |website=Billboard Philippines |language=en-PH |issn=2984-9861}}</ref> |}
== References == {{reflist}}
==External links== * {{Official website|1zentertainment.ph}}
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