On April 28, the Seoul Central District Court stated that it had ruled against former EXO member Tao in his lawsuit against SM Entertainment. Tao filed a lawsuit against his former agency over issues regarding the duration of his exclusive contract with SM Entertainment, distribution of profit, discrimination, and more. Tao and his lawyer argued… Continue reading Former EXO Member Tao Loses Lawsuit Against SM Entertainment
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SM Entertainment’s Top 5 Vocalists As Chosen By Super Junior’s Yesung
Super Junior’s Yesung guested on MBC FM4U’s “Kim Shin Young’s Hope Song at Noon” on April 18 and shared stories not only about his new solo album, but also about the top five vocalists of SM Entertainment and his relationship with the other Super Junior members. During a corner in which he had to answer… Continue reading SM Entertainment’s Top 5 Vocalists As Chosen By Super Junior’s Yesung
SM Entertainment Becomes Largest Shareholder Of Yoon Jong Shin’s Mystic Entertainment
SM Entertainment has become the largest shareholder of Mystic Entertainment, which is led by Yoon Jong Shin. The agency released, “We have acquired 28 percent of stocks from Mystic Entertainment, which is led by PD Yoon Jong Shin, through a strategic investment and have become the largest shareholder.” Mystic Entertainment has Yoon Jong Shin’s producing capabilities… Continue reading SM Entertainment Becomes Largest Shareholder Of Yoon Jong Shin’s Mystic Entertainment
SM Founder Lee Soo Man Reveals Plans To Recruit New NCT Members In Indonesia
NCT may become the first K-pop group to have an Indonesian member! Lee Soo Man, founder of SM Entertainment, participated in the Indonesia-Korea Business Summit that took place on March 14. After describing his vision to create a “Hollywood of the East,” he made some important announcements about the next NCT unit. He explained, “In… Continue reading SM Founder Lee Soo Man Reveals Plans To Recruit New NCT Members In Indonesia
SM Entertainment Achieves An Impressive Accomplishment On YouTube
SM Entertainment recently surpassed a milestone and took to Twitter to announce the impressive news! On March 9, the SMTOWN Global Twitter account updated with a post to let everyone know that their YouTube channel had reached 10 million subscribers. #SMTOWN’s official YouTube channel becomes the first Asia’s music label to have 10 million subscribers👍… Continue reading SM Entertainment Achieves An Impressive Accomplishment On YouTube
SM Entertainment To Make Changes To Trainee Contracts After FTC Investigation
Recently the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) investigated eight entertainment companies, including SM Entertainment, and made modifications to certain unfair contract clauses. On March 7, a press release from SM Entertainment announced that they would take corrective action on one item as a result of the investigation. The item in question is about Article 6.3 of the “Standard… Continue reading SM Entertainment To Make Changes To Trainee Contracts After FTC Investigation
8 Major Entertainment Companies Face Reforms In Unfair Contract Clauses
Eight major entertainment companies were revealed to have signed “slave contracts” with their trainees. On March 7, Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) investigated eight entertainment companies with total assets over 12 billion won (approximately $10.5 million) and rectified six types of unfair contract clauses. The eight agencies evaluated were SM Entertainment, YG Entertainment, JYP Entertainment,… Continue reading 8 Major Entertainment Companies Face Reforms In Unfair Contract Clauses
SM Entertainment’s International K-Pop Academy To Officially Open This Year
SM Entertainment’s international K-pop academy, which has been in the making for about a year, will finally be opening its doors. On February 16, a source from the task force in charge of the project revealed the school has plans to open this upcoming September. The source stated, “After the corporate body is founded either… Continue reading SM Entertainment’s International K-Pop Academy To Officially Open This Year
“Produce 101” Clarifies Rumours About JYP, SM, And YG’s Participation In Second Season
There have been rumours that none of the “Big 3” entertainment companies will be joining the second season of Mnet’s “Produce 101,” but Mnet has clarified that this is not the case. On January 17, a source told reporters, “We are still in the midst of talks with various entertainment agencies, including the big companies.”… Continue reading “Produce 101” Clarifies Rumours About JYP, SM, And YG’s Participation In Second Season
f(x)’s Krystal To Reportedly Make Solo Debut, SM Entertainment Responds
f(x)’s Krystal might be making her solo debut sometime in the future. On January 5, one source revealed that Krystal will be releasing a solo mini-album in February. Fellow f(x) member Amber made her solo debut with “Shake That Brass” in 2015, while member Luna made her solo debut in 2016 with “Free Somebody.” However, Krystal has… Continue reading f(x)’s Krystal To Reportedly Make Solo Debut, SM Entertainment Responds