SM Entertainment Criticized for Not Signing Any SBS “K-Pop Star” Contestant

SM Entertainment’s decision to not sign any contestant from SBS “K-Pop Star” has been at the center of controversy lately. After JYP Entertainment signed the show’s winner Park Ji Min, SM Entertainment made it public that they had no intention of signing any contestant from “K-Pop Star.”

Baek Ayeon Dropped from "SBS K-Pop Star"

For “SBS K-Pop Star” we are finally at the finals and down to only two contestants! Baek Ayeon was dropped from the April 22 show. Lee Hai and Park Ji Min made it to the finals! It appears that next week we will finally see an end to the rivalry between the two vocally talented contestants.

Girls’ Generation Tiffany and Taeyeon Perform “Lady Marmalade” with “K-POP Star” Baek Ah Yeon

On April 22, SBS “K-POP Star” featured special performances by the show’s contestants along with artists from SM Entertainment’s Girls’ Generation, JYP Entertainment’s miss A, and YG Entertainment’s Big Bang. During the live show, contestant Baek Ah Yeon shared the stage with Tiffany and Taeyeon to deliver a sexy performance of “Lady Marmalade.”

GD & T.O.P, Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon and Tiffany, and miss A to Appear on Same Stage

It was reported on April 18 that GD & T.O.P, Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon and Tiffany and miss A will appear on SBS audition show “K-Pop Star” this Sunday as special guests. They will team up with each of the remaining three contestants of the show, and hold collaboration stages to boom up the show which heads to its final rounds.

Baek Ayeon Recieves Highest Score on April 15 Episode of "SBS K-Pop Star"

“SBS K-Pop Star” is nearing its end. The TOP 3 contestants were reduced down to 3 for the live episode broadcast on April 15. Lee Seung Hoon was dropped while Baek Ayeon received the highest score of 290. Baek Ayeon received training under JYP and they decided that she would sing Kim Bum Soo’s classic, “I’m Missing You.” After Baek Ayeon’s performance, BoA stated, “It was so great. I like the K-Pop that Baek Ayeon sings more than when Park Ji Min or Lee Hai does. Your delivery of the lyrics was good and also your ability to get the pitch for high notes is improving in a surprising manner.”

SBS "K-Pop Star" Contestants Finally Get Free Time After 2 Months

“SBS K-Pop Star” allowed their contestants to have some free time after nearly 2 months. All of the contestants are currently living in their provided dormitories and are not allowed outside. On April 10 Park Jimin was allowed her personal time and went to her school in Daejun to meet her friends. It had been nearly two months since having her personal time since February 6.

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