Super Junior, Girls’ Generation, EXO, f(x), and SHINee Show Their SMTOWN Love Backstage at Osaka Concert

SM Entertainment‘s much loved groups and artists are currently in Japan for their July 25 and 26 concerts in Osaka, and many of them have gone on social media to share a glimpse of everyone hanging out in the dressing rooms! On July 25, Super Junior‘s Ryeowook posted some photos on his Twitter of himself… Continue reading Super Junior, Girls’ Generation, EXO, f(x), and SHINee Show Their SMTOWN Love Backstage at Osaka Concert

Top 10 Most Influential People in Korean Entertainment Industry, as Voted by Professionals

Korean entertainment industry professionals have chosen the top ten most influential people in the industry. News outlet Hankook Ilbo took a survey among 101 professionals associated with the entertainment industry for a list of the most influential individuals in the field. Lee Soo Man, founder and producer of SM Entertainment, was voted as the most… Continue reading Top 10 Most Influential People in Korean Entertainment Industry, as Voted by Professionals

YG’s Yang Hyun Suk and SM’s Lee Soo Man Own Most Stock Assets Among Celebrities

YG Entertainment‘s Yang Hyun Suk and SM Entertainment‘s Lee Soo Man placed first and second again this year on Chaebol.com’s ranking of celebrities with the most stock assets. According to Chaebol.com on February 19, there are 15 celebrities that currently own stocks worth more than 100 million won (approximately $90,000 USD). And of the 15, six celebrities, Yang Hyun… Continue reading YG’s Yang Hyun Suk and SM’s Lee Soo Man Own Most Stock Assets Among Celebrities

Han Ye Seul and SM Entertainment’s Lee Soo Man Accused of Illegal Foreign Exchange

Financial Supervisory Service revealed a list of celebrities and chaebols who illegally dealt with foreign exchange. The revealed 44 people were accused of illegally dealing with foreign exchange totaling to about 13 billion won (around 12 million USD). SM Entertainment’s Lee Soo Man (founder and chairman) and actress Han Ye Seul were included in this… Continue reading Han Ye Seul and SM Entertainment’s Lee Soo Man Accused of Illegal Foreign Exchange

Girl’s Generation Sunny Mentions Her Uncle Lee Soo Man During “Sunny’s FM Date” Broadcast

Girl group Girls’ Generation’s Sunny mentioned her uncle, Lee Soo Man, on her radio show. Lee Soo Man is the founder, chairman, and producer of S.M. Entertainment, which Girls’ Generation is active under. Sunny is well-known for being his niece. During the January 1 broadcast of “Sunny’s FM Date,” Sunny said unexpectedly, “I’m not sure… Continue reading Girl’s Generation Sunny Mentions Her Uncle Lee Soo Man During “Sunny’s FM Date” Broadcast

YG’s Yang Hyun Suk Tops the List of Celebrities with the Most Stock Assets

YG Entertainment‘s Yang Hyun Suk is at the top of the list of celebrities with the most stock assets, according to a report by Chaebol.com. Chaebol.com reported on January 1 that there are currently 14 celebrities with stocks worth over 100 million won (approximately $100,000 USD). This is four more celebrities than the previous year. CEO Yang Hyun… Continue reading YG’s Yang Hyun Suk Tops the List of Celebrities with the Most Stock Assets

Girls’ Generation Members Snap Photos with Lee Soo Man

Members of Girls’ Generation and SM Entertainment producer Lee Soo Man took a selfie of themselves posing with finger hearts and posted it on Instagram. The picture captured the softer side of the producer as he smiles cutely with his thumb and index finger pressed together to shape a heart. The lovely ladies of Girls’… Continue reading Girls’ Generation Members Snap Photos with Lee Soo Man

SM Artists Including Ex-Girls’ Generation Member Jessica Send Condolences to SM Entertainment’s Lee Soo Man

The artists of SM Entertainment are sending their condolences to the company’s founding father, Lee Soo Man, who has recently lost his wife, Kim Eun Jin, to cancer. Artists including f(x)’s Victoria and Super Junior’s Siwon, as well as former Girls’ Generation member Jessica Jung have all expressed their sympathies through online posts. Super Junior’s… Continue reading SM Artists Including Ex-Girls’ Generation Member Jessica Send Condolences to SM Entertainment’s Lee Soo Man

SM Confirms Lee Soo Man’s Wife Has Passed Away

Some time after a report by a local news agency claimed earlier today that the wife of Lee Soo Man has passed away, SM Entertainment has finally confirmed the report. SM Entertainment stated through a press release, “Kim Eun Jin, wife of producer Lee Soo Man, passed away on September 30 from small intestine cancer.”… Continue reading SM Confirms Lee Soo Man’s Wife Has Passed Away

EXO’s Lay Wishes SM Entertainment Founder Lee Soo Man a Happy Birthday

On June 18, EXO member Lay posted a birthday message for SM Entertainment’s founder and chairman, Lee Soo Man (62), on his personal Instagram. He was also able to display his surprising drawing skills with a hand drawn picture. In the picture that the EXO member appears to have sketched himself, you can see a… Continue reading EXO’s Lay Wishes SM Entertainment Founder Lee Soo Man a Happy Birthday

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