The first plea hearing for the case of former EXO member Tao versus SM Entertainment regarding the validity of Tao’s exclusive contract was held on October 23. Both sides of the hearing were given the opportunity to plead their cases before the Seoul Central District Court in terms of the contract’s length, distribution of profit,… Continue reading Tao and SM Entertainment Hold First Plea Hearing in Contract Lawsuit
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Updated: SM Entertainment Reveals f(x)’s Comeback Date
Update 10/22/15 KST: A sneak peek video of Victoria, posted on f(x)’s “4 Walls” Instagram: A video posted by @fx_4walls on Oct 21, 2015 at 8:02am PDT Update 10/21/15 KST: SM Entertainment has revealed that f(x) will be officially making their comeback with their fourth full album “4 Walls” at October 27 at midnight. Apparently… Continue reading Updated: SM Entertainment Reveals f(x)’s Comeback Date
Tao Thanks Loyal Fans on Weibo
On October 18, Tao left a message on his Weibo, saying, “Only those close to me will be able to understand me.” Fans are speculating that the post reflects how he feels about recent and ongoing events, including his departure from EXO, conflict with SM, and recent noise over his behavior at a fashion show. It seems… Continue reading Tao Thanks Loyal Fans on Weibo
EXO’s Lay and f(x)’s Krystal Cast as Leads for Upcoming Chinese Movie
SM fans rejoice! EXO’s Lay and f(x)’s Krystal have been cast as the leads for the upcoming Chinese movie “Kite Flying” (working title) that plans to open in theaters later next year. Filming will start by the end of this year. Director Seong Si Heup, who also directed the movie “Plan Man,” has taken on “Kite Flying.” The… Continue reading EXO’s Lay and f(x)’s Krystal Cast as Leads for Upcoming Chinese Movie
SM Entertainment to Take Action Against Scalping of Tickets for Upcoming Solo Concerts
In response to reports that tickets for Taeyeon of Girls’ Generation‘s upcoming solo concert are being resold at exorbitant prices, SM Entertainment has promised to take action against ticket scalping. Taeyeon’s first-ever solo concert series, entitled “Taeyeon’s Very Special Day,” will be held at SMTOWN Theatre from October 23 to 25, and then October 30… Continue reading SM Entertainment to Take Action Against Scalping of Tickets for Upcoming Solo Concerts
Tao’s Side Claims SM’s Statement and Lawsuit Is an Attempt at Manipulating Media
In response to SM Entertainment’s recent statement regarding the agency’s lawsuit against Tao and the Chinese label that assisted him with his latest album, Tao has come back with his own statement, released on September 23 via his workshop. The statement briefly outlines the treatment Tao received while he was with SM, Tao’s attempt to… Continue reading Tao’s Side Claims SM’s Statement and Lawsuit Is an Attempt at Manipulating Media
Red Velvet’s Joy Reveals Who She Wants to Star in a Commercial With
Red Velvet’s Joy has a very odd dream, which involves filming a commercial with someone special. On the episode of MBC every1’s “Weekly Idol” aired on September 23, Red Velvet, who just recently released “Dumb Dumb,” appeared as guests. “We heard Irene’s role model is BoA, Seulgi’s is TVXQ, and Wendy’s is Kangta,” the MCs comment.… Continue reading Red Velvet’s Joy Reveals Who She Wants to Star in a Commercial With
EXO’s Suho and Lee Dong Woo Are First Lecturers for SM Series “THE MOMENT”
Suho and Lee Dong Woo are first up for SM Entertainment’s new lecture series, “THE MOMENT.” “THE MOMENT” is a trendy culture lecture held at SMTOWN THEATRE, which is located in COEX’s Artium. EXO’s Suho and jazz vocalist Lee Dong Woo will be the first lecturers on the topic “Dreams and Youth” to talk about… Continue reading EXO’s Suho and Lee Dong Woo Are First Lecturers for SM Series “THE MOMENT”
SM Sues Tao and Assisting Record Label for Illegal Chinese Entertainment Activities
Following Tao’s recent lawsuit against SM Entertainment to end his exclusive contract, SM has come right back with a legal jab — one thrown by the agency several times before — in order to prevent Tao’s Chinese entertainment activities. The song remains the same. On September 22, SM Entertainment released a statement regarding the lawsuit. In… Continue reading SM Sues Tao and Assisting Record Label for Illegal Chinese Entertainment Activities
SM Entertainment Announces Upcoming Release of a Mystery Artist
SM Entertainment has dropped big news, announcing either a comeback or debut for one of its artists. On September 13, the company posted a mysterious image with the caption simply stating, “Coming Soon 2015.09.17 00:00 (KST).” The image posted contains the same information along with the drawn image of two hands adorned with thick bangles. Sparks… Continue reading SM Entertainment Announces Upcoming Release of a Mystery Artist