NCT may become the first K-pop group to have an Indonesian member! Lee Soo Man, founder of SM Entertainment, participated in the Indonesia-Korea Business Summit that took place on March 14. After describing his vision to create a “Hollywood of the East,” he made some important announcements about the next NCT unit. He explained, “In… Continue reading SM Founder Lee Soo Man Reveals Plans To Recruit New NCT Members In Indonesia
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SM Entertainment Achieves An Impressive Accomplishment On YouTube
SM Entertainment recently surpassed a milestone and took to Twitter to announce the impressive news! On March 9, the SMTOWN Global Twitter account updated with a post to let everyone know that their YouTube channel had reached 10 million subscribers. #SMTOWN’s official YouTube channel becomes the first Asia’s music label to have 10 million subscribers👍… Continue reading SM Entertainment Achieves An Impressive Accomplishment On YouTube
SM Entertainment To Make Changes To Trainee Contracts After FTC Investigation
Recently the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) investigated eight entertainment companies, including SM Entertainment, and made modifications to certain unfair contract clauses. On March 7, a press release from SM Entertainment announced that they would take corrective action on one item as a result of the investigation. The item in question is about Article 6.3 of the “Standard… Continue reading SM Entertainment To Make Changes To Trainee Contracts After FTC Investigation
8 Major Entertainment Companies Face Reforms In Unfair Contract Clauses
Eight major entertainment companies were revealed to have signed “slave contracts” with their trainees. On March 7, Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) investigated eight entertainment companies with total assets over 12 billion won (approximately $10.5 million) and rectified six types of unfair contract clauses. The eight agencies evaluated were SM Entertainment, YG Entertainment, JYP Entertainment,… Continue reading 8 Major Entertainment Companies Face Reforms In Unfair Contract Clauses
SM Entertainment’s International K-Pop Academy To Officially Open This Year
SM Entertainment’s international K-pop academy, which has been in the making for about a year, will finally be opening its doors. On February 16, a source from the task force in charge of the project revealed the school has plans to open this upcoming September. The source stated, “After the corporate body is founded either… Continue reading SM Entertainment’s International K-Pop Academy To Officially Open This Year
“Produce 101” Clarifies Rumours About JYP, SM, And YG’s Participation In Second Season
There have been rumours that none of the “Big 3” entertainment companies will be joining the second season of Mnet’s “Produce 101,” but Mnet has clarified that this is not the case. On January 17, a source told reporters, “We are still in the midst of talks with various entertainment agencies, including the big companies.”… Continue reading “Produce 101” Clarifies Rumours About JYP, SM, And YG’s Participation In Second Season
f(x)’s Krystal To Reportedly Make Solo Debut, SM Entertainment Responds
f(x)’s Krystal might be making her solo debut sometime in the future. On January 5, one source revealed that Krystal will be releasing a solo mini-album in February. Fellow f(x) member Amber made her solo debut with “Shake That Brass” in 2015, while member Luna made her solo debut in 2016 with “Free Somebody.” However, Krystal has… Continue reading f(x)’s Krystal To Reportedly Make Solo Debut, SM Entertainment Responds
SM, YG, JYP, Big Hit, And Pledis Reveal Their Plans For 2017
There are only ten days left till 2016 comes to an end. Though they are busy preparing for various end-of-the-year awards shows, entertainment agencies have already set up plans for 2017 and are ready to start a new year. Here are 2017 plans from the “Big 3,” SM Entertainment, YG Entertainment, and JYP Entertainment, as… Continue reading SM, YG, JYP, Big Hit, And Pledis Reveal Their Plans For 2017
Tao’s Side States Lawsuit Against His Chinese Activities Has Been Dismissed, SM Responds
On December 14, major Chinese news outlets such as Sohu and Sina News reported that SM Entertainment’s lawsuit against former EXO member Tao and his activities in the Chinese entertainment world was dismissed some time last month, in November. His lawyer explained that the Chinese court acknowledged that Tao holds rights to use of his… Continue reading Tao’s Side States Lawsuit Against His Chinese Activities Has Been Dismissed, SM Responds
Super Junior’s Kim Heechul Reveals What Really Goes Down At SM’s End-Of-Year Party
On December 1, Kim Heechul talked about SM Entertainment’s end-of-year party on the Channel A show “Singderella.” Prizes are awarded at the party, and it seems the competition can get intense. “First place is a really expensive luxury bag,” Kim Heechul said. “Second place gets a trip abroad for a week. I’ve received an iPhone in the… Continue reading Super Junior’s Kim Heechul Reveals What Really Goes Down At SM’s End-Of-Year Party