Popular French Newspaper Reports On SMTOWN Paris

Paris recognizes “Hallyu” through an article in the culture section of an issue of Le Figaro, France’s oldest and second-largest newspaper. The article anticipates SMTOWN in Paris, to be held at the Le Zenith de Paris on June 10th and 11th. The concert features DBSK, Super Junior, SNSD, SHINee and f(x), groups under the management of SM Entertainment.

Mnet M! Countdown! 06.09.2011

BEAST is back this week and better than ever! Their hit single remains at the very top of the bestseller list. “Fiction” was named the “Song Of The Week” for the third time. Kim Hyun Joong made is solo debut and Kpop comeback tonight. 4Men joined the Hallyu star …

Kim Bum Soo to Release His 7th Official Album on the 16th

It seems like exceptional singer Kim Bum Soo will continue to enjoy the great deal of popularity that he gained from MBC’s “I Am a Singer” with the upcoming release of his new official 7th album “SOLISTA : Part 2” on the 16th. This new album is the second part of the two-part “SOLISTA” album series, which was first released last September. The new song “SOLISTA : Part 2” was composed and written by Yoon Il Sang (composer of Kim Bum Soo’s hit song “Miss You”) and Yoon Sara.

K-Pop Taking Over the World? Not According to CNN

CNNGo, which is CNN’s lifestyle website covering trends throughout Asia, recently published an article titled "K-Pop taking over the world? Don’t make me laugh". The author, Esther Oh, proceeded to explain why the notion of Korean pop expanding overseas is completely overblown.

SM to Hold Auditions in Kazakhstan

Not only is SM Entertainment venturing into seas unknown with their SM Town Paris shows, (a second show being added due to high demand,) and now they are exploring even more unexpected placed for talent.