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
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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
f(x) Victoria Teams Up With Famous Chinese Manager Jia Shikai, to Focus on Acting in China
On Saturday, June 27, one Chinese media outlet reported that f(x) Victoria has teamed up with famous Chinese manager Jia Shikai for her local activities. According to a Chinese affiliate, while it is true that Victoria will be working with Jia Shikai, Victoria is still an SM artist, and SM Entertainment will still be managing… Continue reading f(x) Victoria Teams Up With Famous Chinese Manager Jia Shikai, to Focus on Acting in China
“JYJ Law” Fails to Pass But Is Kept Under Consideration for Further Review
The “JYJ Law,” proposed to ban unreasonable blacklisting of stars, failed to pass in the Petition Examination Subcommittee of the Science, ICT and Future Planning Ministry. Assemblywoman Choi Min Hee of the ministry declared that the “JYJ Law” will be kept under continual consideration despite its failure to be approved. Members of the law review… Continue reading “JYJ Law” Fails to Pass But Is Kept Under Consideration for Further Review
Billboard Announces SHINee’s “View” as Most Watched K-Pop Video Worldwide in May
SHINee’s music video for “View” has been ranked number one in Billboard‘s “Most Viewed K-pop Videos in America & Around the World: May 2015.” This music video has gained an explosive amount of views in the last month and also charted first place on YouTube‘s “K-pop Music Video TOP 10.” Billboard wrote, “The boy band’s… Continue reading Billboard Announces SHINee’s “View” as Most Watched K-Pop Video Worldwide in May
SM Entertainment Responds to Tao Setting Up His Own Agency
Following the news of Tao (Huang Zitao) having set up his own one-man agency/workship in China, SM Entertainment has released an official statement in response. On June 12, a representative of SM Entertainment shared, “We have heard the news of Tao’s personal workshop. We are currently in discussion for an ongoing progressive direction.” As previously… Continue reading SM Entertainment Responds to Tao Setting Up His Own Agency
Victoria Denies Rumors of Her Leaving SM Entertainment
Girl group f(x)‘s leader Victoria has personally denied the rumors of her leaving SM Entertainment. On June 9, the idol star appeared at a press conference for her Chinese drama “Beautiful Secrets.” When asked about the rumors regarding her breaking the contract with SM, she replied, “There must be a misunderstanding. I am not sure how this rumor came… Continue reading Victoria Denies Rumors of Her Leaving SM Entertainment
SM Appeals Court’s Compulsory Arbitration for Kris and Luhan’s Cases
SM Entertainment has appealed to the court’s decision of a compulsory arbitration regarding their ongoing legal battle with former EXO members Wu Yi Fan (Kris) and Luhan. On June 4, SM has filed an appeal to the Seoul Central District Court through their legal representative, stating that they cannot accept the compulsory arbitration. The reasoning… Continue reading SM Appeals Court’s Compulsory Arbitration for Kris and Luhan’s Cases
SM Extinguishes Rumors of f(x) Victoria Leaving the Agency, to Start Another Workshop in China
In the midst of rumors going around about f(x) Victoria leaving SM Entertainment, Victoria put the noise to bed with an Instagram post on May 29, in which she’s flashing her SMTown ID Card, with the caption, “Heading into work for the first time in a while~” This was followed on May 30 with an… Continue reading SM Extinguishes Rumors of f(x) Victoria Leaving the Agency, to Start Another Workshop in China