f(x), one of the three girl groups managed by SM Entertainment, is making a comeback in October. This is the first album they’re releasing since Sulli decided to part with the group to pursue her acting career. This completes the lineup of album releases by SM Entertainment’s three girl groups making their comebacks consecutively. Girls’… Continue reading f(x) to Make a Comeback in October
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Girls’ Generation YoonA Ranks the 5 Most Beautiful Ladies of SM Entertainment
On August 26, Girls’ Generation appeared as a special guest on MBC Everyone “Weekly Idol.” In this episode, MC Defconn asked YoonA to rank the five most beautiful ladies of SM Entertainment. YoonA responded without hesitation, “If we were to rank based on the original SM Entertainment, Eugene would rank first place.” However, the singer… Continue reading Girls’ Generation YoonA Ranks the 5 Most Beautiful Ladies of SM Entertainment
Breaking: Tao Officially Submits Lawsuit Against SM Entertainment to End Exclusive Contract
The official legal process has started for Tao’s departure from EXO and SM Entertainment. According to local news source Kookmin Ilbo, Tao has officially submitted through his legal rep a lawsuit to contest his exclusive contract with SM Entertainment to the Seoul Central District Court today, August 24 KST. His legal rep is reportedly the same Luhan‘s and Kris‘s. Until… Continue reading Breaking: Tao Officially Submits Lawsuit Against SM Entertainment to End Exclusive Contract
The Grace’s Stephanie Discusses Her Relationship With SM Entertainment
Stephanie, who promoted actively in Korea and Japan as a member of SM Entertainment‘s (CSJH) The Grace, clarified her relationship with the management company. She says, “Many people misunderstand, but I am still a singer under SM Entertainment. I am working through Mafia Records right now through a consigned contract.” She then clarified, “While being… Continue reading The Grace’s Stephanie Discusses Her Relationship With SM Entertainment
Kim Kibum of Super Junior Says Thank You and Goodbye to SM Entertainment
Kim Kibum, originally a member of Super Junior, made an unexpected announcement less than an hour ago on his Instagram account. He uploaded a picture of himself and captioned it, “2015 august 18th. Finished with S.M. ent. Lets begin my new life…!! 그동안 함께했던 SM 감사합니다.” The Korean translates to “For the time we were together, SM, thank… Continue reading Kim Kibum of Super Junior Says Thank You and Goodbye to SM Entertainment
Luhan and SM Hold First Court Meeting, Luhan Revealed to Have Also Filed Lawsuit Against SM for Embezzlement
On the morning of August 19, Luhan’s and SM Entertainment’s legal representatives, Hankyul and BKL, respectively, met for their first court date, since the lawsuit to verify the invalidity of Luhan’s contract with SM was first filed in October of last year. Regarding the grounds for the suit, Luhan’s camp states, “The lawsuit was filed due… Continue reading Luhan and SM Hold First Court Meeting, Luhan Revealed to Have Also Filed Lawsuit Against SM for Embezzlement
Fair Trade Commission to Investigate SM and YG for Unfair Idol Product Prices
It has been confirmed on August 16 that the Fair Trade Commission has begun investigating into the product prices set by entertainment agencies SM Entertainment and YG Entertainment, after complaints filed by Seoul YMCA. Last month, the Seoul YMCA released a report on the multiple entertainment agencies’ idol merchandise prices, and filed a request to Fair Trade Commission to… Continue reading Fair Trade Commission to Investigate SM and YG for Unfair Idol Product Prices
Stephanie Talks About Relationship With Former The Grace Members and SM Entertainment
Stephanie, formerly a member of The Grace (CSJH), launches a showcase for her digital single, “Prisoner,” at Rolling Hall in Seoul on August 11. She speaks of the challenges she faced while switching the agency. She responds, “I learned that an artist needs to be completely dedicated to her work.” She also adds, “I’m still… Continue reading Stephanie Talks About Relationship With Former The Grace Members and SM Entertainment
SM Entertainment Sees Bigger Sales for First Half of 2015 Than Ever Before
SM Entertainment has finished the first half of 2015 with a big fat green plus, larger, in fact, than the company has ever seen. On August 10, the Financial Supervisory Service revealed SM’s tentative financial statement for the second quarter (Q2) of 2015, and following, the numbers for SM’s first half of the year. Looking… Continue reading SM Entertainment Sees Bigger Sales for First Half of 2015 Than Ever Before
SM Entertainment Launches MV-Making “Everyshot” App
SM Entertainment and Everysing Korea launched the Everyshot app, through which users create and share videos. On August 11, SM Entertainment opened the Everyshot service on the Apple App Store as well as the Google Play Store, allowing users to upload videos that they shot and edited on their smartphones onto their own channels and… Continue reading SM Entertainment Launches MV-Making “Everyshot” App