New SM Entertainment trainees have been introduced! These three are part of SM Rookies, the pre-debut group of the agency’s trainees. The first is Yang Yang, who was born on October 10, 2000.Xiao Jun was born on August 8, 1999.Hendery is the third trainee, born on September 28, 1999.Stay tuned for more updates!
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Watch: EXO-CBX And Girls’ Generation Members Collaborate With Singapore Shoe Brand
Shoes designed by SM Entertainment artists are being released! Singapore brand YSNEAKERS has collaborated with SM Entertainment’s culture street brand ASTELL & ASPR to produce limited edition shoes. EXO-CBX and Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon, Sunny, Hyoyeon, and Yuri participated in planning, designing, and sampling the sneakers.The artists commented, “It’s our first time designing sneakers ourselves, and… Continue reading Watch: EXO-CBX And Girls’ Generation Members Collaborate With Singapore Shoe Brand
Actress Moon Ga Young From “Tempted” Transfers Management To KeyEast
On July 3, SM Culture & Contents (SM C&C) made an official notice that actress Moon Ga Young’s management was transferred from SM C&C to their affiliate, KeyEast. They revealed their plans for the strategic movement of actors. KeyEast was merged with SM Entertainment Group this March after SM Entertainment acquired the company. As it… Continue reading Actress Moon Ga Young From “Tempted” Transfers Management To KeyEast
Lee Soo Man Reveals Plans For SM And Preparations For NCT Chinese Unit
June 28, SM Entertainment executive producer Lee Soo Man was awarded the Best Management Award at the 2018 Korea-China Management Awards, recognized for his leading roles in the globalization of Korean culture and the success of K-pop. SM boy group NCT 127 also received the award for Asia’s Rising Star, and NCT members Taeyong and… Continue reading Lee Soo Man Reveals Plans For SM And Preparations For NCT Chinese Unit
No Min Woo Loses Appeal In Lawsuit Against SM Entertainment
Singer-actor No Min Woo has lost the appeal in his lawsuit against SM Entertainment. No Min Woo formerly filed a lawsuit against SM Entertainment on grounds that the agency interfered with his entertainment activities. On June 20, Supreme Court Justice Kwon Soon Il ruled against the plaintiff. No Min Woo previously lost his first and second trial, and… Continue reading No Min Woo Loses Appeal In Lawsuit Against SM Entertainment
Bang Shi Hyuk And Lee Soo Man Named In Variety Magazine’s International Music Leaders Of 2018
Variety magazine has revealed its list of International Music Leaders of 2018. The magazine recognized 34 people in the global music industry who are currently “driving music consumption with creativity, acumen, and passion” and companies “best posed to forge into a promising future.” Big Hit Entertainment executive producer and CEO Bang Shi Hyuk made the list for… Continue reading Bang Shi Hyuk And Lee Soo Man Named In Variety Magazine’s International Music Leaders Of 2018
Industry Insiders Explain Agencies’ Decisions To Take Legal Action Against Malicious Commenters
The entertainment industry has been in an endless battle against malicious comments for years. Although some have tried taking appropriate action, more and more celebrities are suffering psychologically due to the ongoing and increasing number of malicious commenters. Many entertainment agencies have warned of legal action, but the malicious comments and slanderous posts have not… Continue reading Industry Insiders Explain Agencies’ Decisions To Take Legal Action Against Malicious Commenters
SM Entertainment To Form Strategic Alliance With FNC
Two months after SM Entertainment became the largest shareholder of the company, FNC Add Culture has officially changed its name to SM Life Design Group. Earlier this year, it was announced that SM Entertainment had acquired a 30.51 percent stake in FNC Add Culture, making FNC Entertainment the second largest shareholder at 18 percent. On May… Continue reading SM Entertainment To Form Strategic Alliance With FNC
SM Apologizes For Actions Of Security Guard And Manager At NCT 127’s Airport Appearance
SM Entertainment has released an official statement on a recent incident with their staff at the airport. NCT 127 arrived at Incheon Airport from Moscow on May 16. While a reporter was taking photos on the side, a security guard hit the reporter. The reporter’s camera hit his lips, resulting in an injury. Another reporter… Continue reading SM Apologizes For Actions Of Security Guard And Manager At NCT 127’s Airport Appearance
SM Entertainment Experiences Increase In Sales And Operating Profit For 1st Quarter Of 2018
On May 15, following their assessment of YG Entertainment’s operating profits, Mirae Asset Daewoo Securities discussed SM Entertainment’s performance in the first quarter of 2018. The firm revealed that SM Entertainment’s target stock price was 40,700 won (approximately $37.76). Researcher Park Jung Yeop stated, “SM’s first quarter sales and operating profit increased by 62.5 percent and 765.8… Continue reading SM Entertainment Experiences Increase In Sales And Operating Profit For 1st Quarter Of 2018