SM Entertainment held a board of directors meeting on March 10 and announced the appointment of new executives. Two people will be leading the agency together. Chief executive officer (CEO) Lee Sung Soo joined SM Entertainment in 2005 and has been the head of the producing department, in charge of overseeing music production. He has… Continue reading SM Entertainment Announces Appointment Of New Executives
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More Agencies Announce Legal Action Against False Rumors of Involvement With Religious Sect
Updated March 4 KST: Additional agencies have released statements denying involvement in a certain religious sect. SM Entertainment, KeyEast Entertainment, MAJOR9, and MSteam Entertainment announced through official statements that their artists and actors have no involvement in the sect and will take firm legal action. Huh Gak’s agency Play M Entertainment also denied the singer’s… Continue reading More Agencies Announce Legal Action Against False Rumors of Involvement With Religious Sect
BTS’ Suga, IU, Song Joong Ki, Girls’ Generation’s YoonA, EXO’s Chanyeol, And More Donate For Coronavirus Prevention
Stars are continuing to make donations to fight against the spread of COVD-19 (novel coronavirus) in South Korea. On February 27, Kim Yo Han donated 10 million won (approximately $8,300) to the Hope Bridge Disaster Relief Association. His donation will be used to purchase masks for those with weak immune systems. Red Velvet’s Irene gave 100 million… Continue reading BTS’ Suga, IU, Song Joong Ki, Girls’ Generation’s YoonA, EXO’s Chanyeol, And More Donate For Coronavirus Prevention
SM Releases Official Statement Regarding Chen And EXO’s Future Activities
EXO’s agency has released a statement regarding the group’s current situation and future plans. On February 20, SM Entertainment shared the following statement: Hello. This is SM Entertainment. This is a statement regarding the stance of EXO members and the agency regarding the future direction of EXO’s activities. As EXO’s management agency, we have prioritized… Continue reading SM Releases Official Statement Regarding Chen And EXO’s Future Activities
Lee Soo Man Makes Billboard’s 2020 Impact List Of Influential Global Music Industry Leaders
SM Entertainment’s Lee Soo Man has been recognized for his accomplishments! On January 23, Billboard’s “The 2020 Billboard Impact List” was revealed with producer Lee Soo Man as the only Korean leader selected to be on the list. The list honored 22 individuals with exceptional influence over the future of the global music industry. In… Continue reading Lee Soo Man Makes Billboard’s 2020 Impact List Of Influential Global Music Industry Leaders
SM Opening VR Theme Park Featuring Red Velvet’s Irene, EXO’s Kai, NCT Dream, And More
SM Entertainment has created an SMTOWN virtual reality theme park! The VR service startup Thirteenth Floor announced on December 19 that they’ve partnered with SM Entertainment to create a VR theme park. It is located on the sixth floor of the SMTOWN COEX Artium in Gangnam, with five kinds of VR experiences ready for fans. Attractions produced with the… Continue reading SM Opening VR Theme Park Featuring Red Velvet’s Irene, EXO’s Kai, NCT Dream, And More
SM Entertainment’s Headquarters Reportedly Violates Building Act
The news outlet Biz Hankook has reported that SM Entertainment’s headquarters located in the neighborhood of Apgujeong, Gangnam has been used illegally. According to the report, the Gangnam District Office conducted an on-site inspection and ordered the agency to take corrective measures. If the agency fails to make the corrections, they will be fined. It’s described that… Continue reading SM Entertainment’s Headquarters Reportedly Violates Building Act
FNC Entertainment Sells Shares Of SM Life Design Group + Reveals Future Plans Including New Boy Group
FNC Entertainment has sold its shares of SM Life Design Group. Back in March 2018, SM Entertainment became the largest shareholder while FNC Entertainment became the second largest shareholder of FNC Add Culture. In May 2018, FNC Add Culture officially changed its name to SM Life Design Group. Therefore, SM Entertainment and FNC Entertainment formed a strategic… Continue reading FNC Entertainment Sells Shares Of SM Life Design Group + Reveals Future Plans Including New Boy Group
Update: SM Entertainment To Host Global Goal Live: The Possible Dream Charity Concert In Seoul
Updated May 6 KST: It has been announced that the charity concert Global Goal Live: The Possible Dream has been postponed to September 25, 2021. After deep consideration, we’ve made the difficult decision to postpone Global Goal Live until September 25, 2021. COVID-19 may have changed our plans, but it is a timely reminder of… Continue reading Update: SM Entertainment To Host Global Goal Live: The Possible Dream Charity Concert In Seoul
Watch: SMTOWN Artists Lend Their Voices For STATION X’s “This Is Your Day” With UNICEF
Updated November 20 KST: The first track for SM Entertainment’s “STATION X 4 LOVEs for Winter (2019 SMTOWN Winter)” has been revealed! “This is Your Day (for every child, UNICEF)” is a pop ballad track that wishes for the happiness of children around the world. BoA, Super Junior’s Choi Siwon, J-Min, Girls’ Generation’s Sunny, SHINee’s… Continue reading Watch: SMTOWN Artists Lend Their Voices For STATION X’s “This Is Your Day” With UNICEF