SM Entertainment has responded to rumors of EXO collaborating with the interior company Hanssem Effex. On April 23, a screenshot spread of an article stating that EXO and Hanssem Effex will be launching a furniture collaboration. Hanssem Effex is under Hanssem, which was previously under fire for poor management of a sexual assault case within the… Continue reading SM Denies Reports Of EXO Collaborating With Interior Company Involved In Controversy
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Entertainment Industry Experts Vote On Key Players Representing Hallyu
From March 25 through 31, media outlet Sports Seoul surveyed 100 entertainment industry experts to gather their thoughts on key players in the industry. Each representative wrote down their top three votes for each category. BTS was voted as the top K-pop representative of Hallyu with 90 votes and also as the top representative of… Continue reading Entertainment Industry Experts Vote On Key Players Representing Hallyu
SM STATION Asks “Who Is Next?” With Teaser For Next Release
A teaser has been revealed for the next SM STATION release! The colorful images feature a yellow old school car and an unidentified person in the driver’s seat with an arm hanging out of the window. The setting is a bright blue sky and green scenery. Who do you think is next for SM STATION?
SM Entertainment To Launch Official Global Online Store
SM Entertainment will be opening an official online store called “SMTOWN &STORE” on April 5! On April 2, SM Entertainment revealed that “SMTOWN &STORE” is a global e-commerce platform in which fans can find SM artist’s albums, pictorials, goods, as well as various lifestyle products related to celebrities including beauty, fashion, and living necessities. Not… Continue reading SM Entertainment To Launch Official Global Online Store
Update: SM Entertainment Denies Reports Of EXO’s D.O. Leaving Agency
Updated March 13 KST: SM Entertainment has responded to reports of EXO’s D.O. leaving the company. A representative of the agency commented, “The report is completely false. We will release an official statement soon.” Another representative commented, “There is a lot of time left before EXO’s contracts expire.” Source (1) (2) Original Article: EXO’s D.O. is reportedly… Continue reading Update: SM Entertainment Denies Reports Of EXO’s D.O. Leaving Agency
SM To Take Legal Action Against False Rumors About EXO
SM Entertainment has stated that they will take legal action against those spreading the recent rumors surrounding EXO. On March 12, rumors were being spread on community sites and social media about an EXO member allegedly being one of the people in Jung Joon Young’s chatrooms where illegal hidden camera footage was shared. SM Entertainment’s… Continue reading SM To Take Legal Action Against False Rumors About EXO
YG’s Stocks Drop After News Of Seungri Being Booked + Other Agencies’ Stocks Also Fall
YG Entertainment’s stocks plunged following news of the police booking BIGBANG member Seungri. On March 11 at 2:40 p.m. KST, YG’s stock prices fell 6700 won (approximately $5.90) and 15.61 percent to 36,850 won (approximately $32.47). YG’s stocks decreased for five days in a row starting February 26, when the first report about Seungri allegedly… Continue reading YG’s Stocks Drop After News Of Seungri Being Booked + Other Agencies’ Stocks Also Fall
SM Announces Collab Between Super Junior And Indonesian Singer Rossa + Establishes Joint Venture With CT Corp
SM Entertainment (SM) is joining hands with CT Corp and entering the Indonesian market. On February 21, SM announced its plan to establish a joint venture with Trans Media, a comprehensive media company under CT Corp, at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Jakarta, Indonesia. CT Corp is a business group leading the media, finance, and retail sectors in Indonesia. Through their… Continue reading SM Announces Collab Between Super Junior And Indonesian Singer Rossa + Establishes Joint Venture With CT Corp
SM Entertainment Enters Into Strategic Partnership Agreement With China’s Tencent Music
SM Entertainment has joined hands with China’s Tencent Music Entertainment Group! On January 30, SM Entertainment announced, “We recently entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Tencent Music that includes music distribution and marketing in the Chinese market.” As per the partnership, several music-related content such as the music tracks and music videos of SM… Continue reading SM Entertainment Enters Into Strategic Partnership Agreement With China’s Tencent Music
Industry Representatives Vote On 2018’s Best Artists, Top Rookies, And More
As 2018 winds down to a close, it is the season to look back on the best of the year. Korean media outlets News1 and dongA both surveyed various industry professionals to gather their opinions on the year’s top K-pop artists, rookies, producers, and more. News1 surveyed the following 25 executives from entertainment agencies: Kim Byung… Continue reading Industry Representatives Vote On 2018’s Best Artists, Top Rookies, And More