Former Girls’ Generation member Jessica will officially leave SM Entertainment. On August 6, SM Entertainment said, “After discussion with Jessica, who has been an artist managed by SM Entertainment, we decided to go separate ways for each other’s progress.” They added, “Please cheer on Jessica, who will be starting anew going forward.” Jessica confirmed this through her… Continue reading Former Girls’ Generation Member Jessica Officially Leaves SM Entertainment
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Kris (Wu Yi Fan) Releases Official Statement in Response to SM Entertainment’s Lawsuit
Kris (Wu Yi Fan) has released an official statement regarding the latest lawsuit filed against him by his former agency SM Entertainment. On July 31, Wu Yi Fan’s current personal workshop announced his statement. The statement read: SM Entertainment in Korea has filed a lawsuit against Kris and his employers in China, claiming that he has… Continue reading Kris (Wu Yi Fan) Releases Official Statement in Response to SM Entertainment’s Lawsuit
SM Entertainment Officially Files Lawsuit Against Kris (Wu Yi Fan) for Contract Violation
SM Entertainment has announced that it has filed a formal lawsuit against former EXO member Kris (Wu Yi Fan) for contract violation. In 2014, Kris and Luhan each filed lawsuits in May and October, respectively, against SM Entertainment to cancel their exclusive contract with the company. In February of this year, SM Entertainment filed a lawsuit… Continue reading SM Entertainment Officially Files Lawsuit Against Kris (Wu Yi Fan) for Contract Violation
SM Entertainment Takes Further Action to Block Tao’s Solo Music Video From YouTube
Tao (Huang Zitao) recently had his Chinese solo music video blocked from YouTube due to a copyright claim by SM Entertainment, and now the agency is taking further steps to block other copies of the music video from the site. Tao has launched solo activities in China after leaving his group EXO without reaching an… Continue reading SM Entertainment Takes Further Action to Block Tao’s Solo Music Video From YouTube
Henry’s Dad Explains How He Felt When His Son Got Into SM Entertainment
Super Junior-M’s Henry recently joined the cast of “Where Is My Friend’s Home” and invited them into his house in Canada. On the July 18 broadcast of JTBC’s “Where Is My Friend’s Home,” Henry revealed his three-story house in Canada, as well as his family members. The show’s cast members expressed their amazement at the size… Continue reading Henry’s Dad Explains How He Felt When His Son Got Into SM Entertainment
“SMTOWN The Stage” Documentary to Hit Theaters in August
SM Entertainment will soon be releasing a film entitled “SMTOWN The Stage” that features footage from its recent worldwide concert tour. You’ll be able to see all the groups and artists that performed on the tour in the documentary, including Kangta, BoA, TVXQ, Super Junior, Girls’ Generation, SHINee, f(x), EXO, and Red Velvet. According to… Continue reading “SMTOWN The Stage” Documentary to Hit Theaters in August
SM Entertainment Introduces Three New SM Rookies
SM Entertainment has revealed three new SM Rookies! On July 9, the agency introduced the three new SM Rookies through an announcement via their official social media accounts, along with pictures of each of the new Rookies. The three new rookies revealed are Hina, Ko Eun, and Herin. Ko Eun is the oldest of the three, at 16* years-old.… Continue reading SM Entertainment Introduces Three New SM Rookies
Writer of BoA’s Hit Song “No. 1” Finally Receives Royalties After 13 Years
A full thirteen years after the fact, Kim Young Ah, the writer of BoA’s hit song “No. 1,” is finally receiving her long-overdue royalties. On July 6, the Supreme Court revealed that in Kim Young Ah’s case against Universal Music Korea, whom she sued to confirm that she is the creator of the song, the… Continue reading Writer of BoA’s Hit Song “No. 1” Finally Receives Royalties After 13 Years
Super Junior’s Leeteuk Chosen as MC of New Disney Channel Variety Show
Super Junior’s Leeteuk has been chosen as the MC of a new Disney Channel variety show. According to a variety of sources, the singer will be the MC of a new variety show that will feature new talent from SM Entertainment. SM Entertainment confirmed the news on June 30, saying, “It is true that Leeteuk has… Continue reading Super Junior’s Leeteuk Chosen as MC of New Disney Channel Variety Show
Investigation Into No Min Woo and SM Entertainment’s Legal Battle Begins
Investigation for singer/actor No Min Woo‘s lawsuit against SM Entertainment has officially begun. Seoul Federal Trade Commission recently summoned No Min Woo to get his side of the dispute he had with SM Entertainment regarding his contract and broadcast ban. The trade commission also summoned a representative from SM Entertainment to testify shortly after No Min Woo’s… Continue reading Investigation Into No Min Woo and SM Entertainment’s Legal Battle Begins