Former EXO star Luhan has been brought up in a copyright infringement controversy, after a Chinese cosmetics brand called KanS allegedly used a photograph of Luhan taken in his EXO days, according to a report from media outlet eDaily. The image of the star holding a pink heart over his eye is said to have originally… Continue reading SM Discussing Legal Action Against Chinese Company Over Use of Luhan’s Image
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TRAX Jung Mo Covers Kyuhyun’s “At Gwanghwamun” with Electric Guitar
SM Entertainment released a music video in which Jung Mo from TRAX covered Kyuhyun’s “At Gwanghwamun” with an electric guitar. The music video shows Jung Mo shredding the song on his electric guitar, accompanied by drums, bass, and keyboard. The scene takes place in the vibrant heart of the Gwanghwamun district, with the Gwanghwamun Gate standing… Continue reading TRAX Jung Mo Covers Kyuhyun’s “At Gwanghwamun” with Electric Guitar
GOT7’s Jackson Forced to Choose Between ‘Goo Hara vs. Suzy’ and ‘SM vs. YG’
GOT7’s Jackson was recently put into a sticky situation in which he was forced to make a difficult choice between two options. During the December 10 broadcast of KBS’ “Vitamin,” the guests were put to a stress test. They were asked to put stress patches on the palms of their hands and were then tested… Continue reading GOT7’s Jackson Forced to Choose Between ‘Goo Hara vs. Suzy’ and ‘SM vs. YG’
SMROOKIES’ Taeyong Offers Apology for His Past Wrongdoings
Prior to his official debut, SMROOKIES member Taeyong has been caught up in a controversy after his past wrongdoings have come to light. Following reports that Taeyong had been involved in a number of online scamming incidents, SM Entertainment released an official apology on behalf of the SMROOKIES member. It was recently revealed through netizens’… Continue reading SMROOKIES’ Taeyong Offers Apology for His Past Wrongdoings
SM Entertainment to Take Legal Action against Plagiarism of f(x)’s “Rum Pum Pum Pum”
Talent agency SM Entertainment has confirmed it has begun legal proceedings after a public service campaign advertisement in the Philippines appeared to plagiarize the f(x) song “Rum Pum Pum Pum.” The advertisement in question addresses the issue of teen pregnancy, and was issued by the Philippines’ Department of Health (DOH). Speaking to media outlet MyDaily,… Continue reading SM Entertainment to Take Legal Action against Plagiarism of f(x)’s “Rum Pum Pum Pum”
Kim Ian Is the First-Ever Actor on Variety Show “Weekly Idol”
For the first time ever, an actor appeared as a guest on the MBC Every1 show “Weekly Idol.” In order to promote the drama “Sweden Laundry,” which is a collaboration between MBC Dramanet and MBC Every1, lead male actors Kim Ian and idol group Teen Top’s Changjo made an appearance. Kim Ian who is under the… Continue reading Kim Ian Is the First-Ever Actor on Variety Show “Weekly Idol”
Kris and SM Entertainment Fail to Reach Agreement, Mediation to Continue Next Year
Kris (Wu Yi Fan) and his former agency, SM Entertainment, will be pushing forward with their contract dispute into the new year, after failing to reach an agreement once again during a second round of court-appointed mediation. On December 5, both sides of the lawsuit entered their second mediation, following an unsuccessful first arbitration meeting earlier… Continue reading Kris and SM Entertainment Fail to Reach Agreement, Mediation to Continue Next Year
Mysterious Video Teaser Announces EXO’s 2015 Comeback
On December 3, SMTOWN’s official YouTube channel uploaded a teaser video for EXO’s 2015 comeback. Since the departure of two of their members, Kris and Luhan who filed lawsuits this past year to nullify their contracts with SM Entertainment, EXO has continued to promote as a ten-member group. They recently won big at the 2014 Mnet Asian… Continue reading Mysterious Video Teaser Announces EXO’s 2015 Comeback
SM Reportedly Preparing Various Solo Projects for 2015
Media outlet OSEN has reported that SM Entertainment is set to come out guns blazing next year with new solo projects. According to the report, in addition to f(x)’s Amber, who was previously reported as preparing for her solo debut, other vocals and performers from SM are also in the works for a solo foray. The… Continue reading SM Reportedly Preparing Various Solo Projects for 2015
Kris to Enter Second Round of Mediation with SM Entertainment
Kris (Wu Yi Fan), former member of EXO, will enter into a second round of mediation with his former agency SM Entertainment on December 5. Earlier this year, Kris filed a lawsuit for termination of his contract with SM, his representation stating that SM violated Kris’ basic civil rights and neglected his ambitions as an… Continue reading Kris to Enter Second Round of Mediation with SM Entertainment