SM Entertainment Responds to Media Coverage on Recently Released Video of EXO’s Tao

SM Entertainment has released a response regarding the recent rumors surrounding media coverage on the recent video of EXO member Tao. The agency said on October 14, “We plan to actively look into legal action regarding the distorted reports on the video of Tao saying goodbye to his friends, as well as those who indiscriminately distributed the… Continue reading SM Entertainment Responds to Media Coverage on Recently Released Video of EXO’s Tao

SM’s Stock Prices Plummet Following News of Luhan’s Lawsuit

As soon as news of EXO’s Luhan filing a lawsuit against SM Entertainment was made known to the public, the company’s stocks have taken a big hit. In a matter of 15 minutes following the reports of Luhan’s lawsuit, the company’s shares fell 3,100 won from 36,150 won to 33,050 won. This drop resulted in… Continue reading SM’s Stock Prices Plummet Following News of Luhan’s Lawsuit

[Updated w/ SM’s Official Statement] EXO’s Luhan Reported to Have Filed a Lawsuit Against SM Entertainment

Several news outlets have reported that EXO’s Luhan has filed a lawsuit against his current agency, SM Entertainment. According to the Seoul Central District Court on October 10, Luhan filed for the nullification of his exclusive contract with SME on this day at around 9 a.m. (KST). It is the exact same lawsuit that Kris (Wu… Continue reading [Updated w/ SM’s Official Statement] EXO’s Luhan Reported to Have Filed a Lawsuit Against SM Entertainment

Kim Soo Ro Appointed as Ambassador of SM C&C Tour Express, to Personally Plan and Guide Tour

Along with the announcement of exclusive international sale of travel packages, SM Culture & Contents Tour Express, headed by CEO Song Kyung Ae, has appointed actor Kim Soo Ro as its official ambassador, putting forward a new vision for the travel market. Gaining a significant amount of competitive power upon becoming a subsidiary of SM… Continue reading Kim Soo Ro Appointed as Ambassador of SM C&C Tour Express, to Personally Plan and Guide Tour

Red Velvet to Come Back with a Remake of S.E.S’ Hit Song “Be Natural” Next Week!

Red Velvet is gearing up to make their return with a brand new remake of S.E.S’ hit song titled “Be Natural.” On October 7, SM Entertainment announced that Red Velvet’s second digital single “Be Natural” is set to be released next week, on October 13, through various music sites. While the group’s debut track, “Happiness,”… Continue reading Red Velvet to Come Back with a Remake of S.E.S’ Hit Song “Be Natural” Next Week!

SMTOWN World Tour Surpasses 1 Million Spectators to Date

On October 4 and 5, the artists of SM Entertainment performed at the Ajinomoto Stadium for the “SMTOWN Life World Tour IV in Tokyo” concert. Over the course of two days, over 120,000 spectators came to see their favorite SM artists perform. With this concert, the SMTOWN Tour brand reached over 1 million spectators since its… Continue reading SMTOWN World Tour Surpasses 1 Million Spectators to Date

SM Confirms Lee Soo Man’s Wife Has Passed Away

Some time after a report by a local news agency claimed earlier today that the wife of Lee Soo Man has passed away, SM Entertainment has finally confirmed the report. SM Entertainment stated through a press release, “Kim Eun Jin, wife of producer Lee Soo Man, passed away on September 30 from small intestine cancer.”… Continue reading SM Confirms Lee Soo Man’s Wife Has Passed Away

TaeTiSeo to Perform on This Week’s “Music Bank,” No Changes Made to Promotion Activities

It has been confirmed that Girls’ Generation sub-unit, TaeTiSeo, will be performing on the October 3 broadcast of KBS’ “Music Bank.” On this day, a representative of SM Entertainment told OSEN, “TaeTiSeo will appear on today’s ‘Music Bank,’ which is why they may depart for Japan a bit later than the other members of Girls’… Continue reading TaeTiSeo to Perform on This Week’s “Music Bank,” No Changes Made to Promotion Activities

Girls’ Generation’s Sooyoung, Jessica, EXO’s Luhan, and f(x)’s Sulli Will Not Perform at SMTOWN Live in Tokyo

It has been confirmed that Girls’ Generation‘s Sooyoung, Jessica, EXO’s Luhan, and f(x)‘s Sulli will be absent from the SMTOWN Live Tokyo concert. A representative of SM Entertainment revealed to TV Report on October 2, “Sooyoung, Jessica, Luhan, and Sulli are unable to participate in SMTOWN’s concert in Japan.” As for Sooyoung, she is unable… Continue reading Girls’ Generation’s Sooyoung, Jessica, EXO’s Luhan, and f(x)’s Sulli Will Not Perform at SMTOWN Live in Tokyo

SM Stocks Take a Dip Following Jessica’s Departure from Girls’ Generation

In the wake of Jessica’s departure from Girl’s Generation, which was accompanied by rumors of marriage as well as conflict between the girl group members, SM Entertainment stocks have taken a dip. From September 29 to October 1, the shares fell 3,350 won from 40,750 won to 37,400 won, which was the market closing price on October 1.­… Continue reading SM Stocks Take a Dip Following Jessica’s Departure from Girls’ Generation