SM Entertainment is celebrating its 20th anniversary in style with a trip to Hawaii! With the exception of a few who could not make it due to other commitments, approximately 350 SM Entertainment artists and staff members gathered at Incheon International Airport to board a chartered flight. SM Entertainment has chosen not to disclose any… Continue reading SM Entertainment Artists And Staff Take Chartered Flight To Hawaii Workshop
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QUIZ: Are You A YG, SM, Or JYP Stan?
When it comes to the Big 3 K-Pop agencies, we all have our one favorite, the one whose tunes are most likely to be found in our playlists, and whose artists are most likely to decorate our phone and laptop wallpapers. Are you a loyal stan of SM, YG, or JYP? Which company did you… Continue reading QUIZ: Are You A YG, SM, Or JYP Stan?
Tiffany Reportedly Not Attending SM Entertainment’s Hawaii Workshop
On August 24, a source spoke with Sports Chosun and informed, “Due to the recent SNS controversy that evoked criticism Tiffany will not be attending the SM Entertainment 20th anniversary Hawaii large-scale workshop to show self-reflection.” Previously, SM Entertainment revealed that they would have a large-scale conference in Hawaii starting August 28. The workshop was… Continue reading Tiffany Reportedly Not Attending SM Entertainment’s Hawaii Workshop
“Sister’s Slam Dunk” Removes Tiffany From Show Following Controversy
With an outpouring of netizen demands to remove Tiffany from “Sister’s Slam Dunk” following the recent controversy with the Girls’ Generation member’s SNS posts, the KBS show has complied. In an official press release on August 18, the show stated that they discussed the controversy regarding Tiffany’s SNS posts with SM Entertainment. “As a result… Continue reading “Sister’s Slam Dunk” Removes Tiffany From Show Following Controversy
Full Lineup For SM’s Spectrum Dance Music Festival Revealed
The line-up of 64 artists has been revealed for the Spectrum Dance Music Festival, held by SM Entertainment and Dream Maker Entertainment. The festival will be held on October 1 and 2 at Nanji Hangang Park in Seoul. See the full lineup in the poster below, which includes Kaskade, Shift K3Y, Brennan Heart, Kid Ink, Far… Continue reading Full Lineup For SM’s Spectrum Dance Music Festival Revealed
How Much Does It Cost To Debut A K-Pop Group?
In the Korean music industry, producing an idol group is seen as a “high risk” endeavor. The average number of groups preparing to debut per year is 300. Only about 50 of these actually debut, and typically only one or two gain serious recognition in their first year. A source from the music industry said,… Continue reading How Much Does It Cost To Debut A K-Pop Group?
SM Artists Will Not Appear In Upcoming “Idol Star Athletics Championships”
SM Entertainment artists will not be appearing on MBC’s “Idol Star Athletics Championships” this Chuseok. On July 26, a source revealed that SM Entertainment will be sending around 350 employees to Hawaii in honor of their 20th anniversary of the founding of the agency. The timing of this conference coincides with the filming for the athletics… Continue reading SM Artists Will Not Appear In Upcoming “Idol Star Athletics Championships”
Kris And Luhan Settle With SM Entertainment, Agency’s Representatives Release Statement
After arbitration in court, a settlement has been decided on in the legal dispute between SM Entertainment and former EXO members Kris (Wu Yi Fan) and Luhan. The court has settled the case with recommendation for reconciliation. Kris and Luhan’s contract with SM Entertainment will remain valid until 2022, as per their original contract. SM Entertainment’s… Continue reading Kris And Luhan Settle With SM Entertainment, Agency’s Representatives Release Statement
No Min Woo Loses Lawsuit Against SM Entertainment
No Min Woo’s legal dispute with SM Entertainment has finally reached an end. On July 21, it was revealed that the star lost his damage suit against SM. In November 2015, No Min Woo sued SM for compensation of damages incurred due to SM’s poor management while No Min Woo was with TRAX — from 2004… Continue reading No Min Woo Loses Lawsuit Against SM Entertainment
SM Launches New EXO Mobile Game “EXORUN”
SM Entertainment has launched the game “EXORUN” through SM Mobile Communications and mobile game company Putto Entertainment. “EXORUN” is now available worldwide except in China on Android and iOS. “EXORUN” is a 3-D game that allows you to play as one of the nine EXO members. Just like the supernatural abilities the members have for their… Continue reading SM Launches New EXO Mobile Game “EXORUN”