There are only ten days left till 2016 comes to an end. Though they are busy preparing for various end-of-the-year awards shows, entertainment agencies have already set up plans for 2017 and are ready to start a new year. Here are 2017 plans from the “Big 3,” SM Entertainment, YG Entertainment, and JYP Entertainment, as… Continue reading SM, YG, JYP, Big Hit, And Pledis Reveal Their Plans For 2017
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Tao’s Side States Lawsuit Against His Chinese Activities Has Been Dismissed, SM Responds
On December 14, major Chinese news outlets such as Sohu and Sina News reported that SM Entertainment’s lawsuit against former EXO member Tao and his activities in the Chinese entertainment world was dismissed some time last month, in November. His lawyer explained that the Chinese court acknowledged that Tao holds rights to use of his… Continue reading Tao’s Side States Lawsuit Against His Chinese Activities Has Been Dismissed, SM Responds
Super Junior’s Kim Heechul Reveals What Really Goes Down At SM’s End-Of-Year Party
On December 1, Kim Heechul talked about SM Entertainment’s end-of-year party on the Channel A show “Singderella.” Prizes are awarded at the party, and it seems the competition can get intense. “First place is a really expensive luxury bag,” Kim Heechul said. “Second place gets a trip abroad for a week. I’ve received an iPhone in the… Continue reading Super Junior’s Kim Heechul Reveals What Really Goes Down At SM’s End-Of-Year Party
SM Art Director Reveals How She Had To Adjust f(x)’s Image After Sulli’s Departure
An art director from SM Entertainment recently shared how she had to adjust f(x)’s image after Sulli officially left the group back in August of 2015. On November 30, art director Min Hee Jin participated as a speaker at the 4th “K Content Insight” event. During the event, the art director shared a story behind f(x)’s “4 Walls”… Continue reading SM Art Director Reveals How She Had To Adjust f(x)’s Image After Sulli’s Departure
Go Ara’s Exclusive Contract With SM Ends, Has Yet To Join New Agency
Actress Go Ara’s exclusive contract with SM Entertainment has come to an end. On November 30, SM Entertainment released the news, saying, “While we don’t know the exact timeframe, her exclusive contract has ended.” Currently, Go Ara has not signed on with another agency. Go Ara reportedly become a free agent after completing the filming for the upcoming KBS2 drama… Continue reading Go Ara’s Exclusive Contract With SM Ends, Has Yet To Join New Agency
SM Plans To Take Legal Action Against Individuals Harming Their Artists
On October 7, SM Entertainment posted a statement about invasion of privacy and criminal acts affecting their artists. The agency stated, “Recently there have been repeated offenses of our artists’ personal information being leaked and stolen as well as other acts causing serious damage. On and offline acts of spreading rumors, circulating false information, leaking… Continue reading SM Plans To Take Legal Action Against Individuals Harming Their Artists
SM’s Lee Soo Man Is The First Korean Winner Of “Asia Game Changer Awards”
SM Entertainment founder Lee Soo Man was recently announced as one of the winners of the “2016 Asia Game Changer Awards.” The list of winners was released by the Asia Society on September 13 in New York. The Asia Society was founded by businessman and philanthropist John D. Rockefeller III in 1956 to expand people’s understanding of… Continue reading SM’s Lee Soo Man Is The First Korean Winner Of “Asia Game Changer Awards”
SM Reveals Hawaii Workshop Photos
SM Entertainment recently went on a large-scale workshop to Hawaii in honor of their 20th anniversary. On September 7, the agency revealed photos of “SMTOWN Workshop in Hawaii 2016” through their Vryl account. The photos feature not only agency artists but also company employees. The workshop included an SMTOWN Olympic event, skydiving, swimming, dining, and… Continue reading SM Reveals Hawaii Workshop Photos
Sasaeng Fans Continue To Invade SM Artists’ Privacy In Hawaii
The invasive actions of some sasaeng fans have sparked attention and criticism. SM Entertainment artists and employees recently head to Hawaii for a 20th anniversary workshop. Unfortunately, some sasaeng fans have invaded their privacy by taking photos of members of EXO, Girls’ Generation, f(x), NCT, and more. These sasaeng fans have followed the artists around… Continue reading Sasaeng Fans Continue To Invade SM Artists’ Privacy In Hawaii
BoA Shows How SM Is Treating Artists For 20th Anniversary Trip
Singer BoA recently updated fans with photos of SM Entertainment’s trip to Hawaii for their 20th anniversary conference. The singer uploaded the pictures on her Instagram account, revealing her traveling environment to be the “Kosmo Suite.” BoA took two photos, a selfie of herself as well as her seating area on the Korean Air flight. “Kosmo Suite”… Continue reading BoA Shows How SM Is Treating Artists For 20th Anniversary Trip