Tag: SM Entertainment

EXO Kris’ Lawsuit Against SM Goes to Arbitration, May End Early

It looks like it may be possible for EXO Kris’ lawsuit against SM to come to an early conclusion. According to the Seoul Central District Court on June 11, Kris’ lawsuit for cancellation of his exclusive contract was forwarded to arbitration this past June 9. This is an early arbitration, taking place before the start… Continue reading EXO Kris’ Lawsuit Against SM Goes to Arbitration, May End Early

SM, YG, JYP Report Record Combined Sales of USD$106 Million for First Quarter 2014

It has been a few months since we last looked at the financial health of the three major entertainment agencies. Now seems like a good time to see how they are doing in 2014. In May 2014, SM Entertainment (KOSDAQ: 041510), YG Entertainment (KOSDAQ: 122870) and JYP Entertainment (KOSDAQ: 035900) posted their 1st quarter financial… Continue reading SM, YG, JYP Report Record Combined Sales of USD$106 Million for First Quarter 2014

D.O and Suho Visit Fans Injured at EXO Concert in Hong Kong, Agency Apologizes

EXO members D.O and Suho have paid a visit to a hospital in Hong Kong to check on the condition of fans injured at a recent concert. SM Entertainment, the talent agency which represents the boy band, made the announcement that the group members would be paying personal visits to two fans, who had apparently… Continue reading D.O and Suho Visit Fans Injured at EXO Concert in Hong Kong, Agency Apologizes

EXO’s Kris Considering Signing with Hangeng’s Agency?

According to Korean media outlet Sports World, they recently received a report that Kris (EXO) has met with Yuehua Entertainment, the agency currently representing former Super Junior member Hangeng. On this, Yuehua Entertainment said, “Kris’ mother did come to our agency and consult us about Kris’ future.” However, Yuehua carefully said that as Kris is… Continue reading EXO’s Kris Considering Signing with Hangeng’s Agency?

SM Releases Supportive Messages from VIXX, SHINee and More for Exo’s Solo Concert

SM Entertainment recently released pictures of numerous celebrities showing their support for EXO‘s solo concert  through the SM Town Facebook page.  In the pictures, members of EXO posed with various SM Town idols like Amber, Victoria, Minho, Taemin, Key, Siwon, and Kyuhyun. Various other idols such as VIXX, Nicole, and Fei also showed their support through handwritten messages, while  Chanyeol‘s fellow… Continue reading SM Releases Supportive Messages from VIXX, SHINee and More for Exo’s Solo Concert

SM Entertainment’s Lee Soo Man Ranks Within Top 10 Producers on Oricon’s Top 100 List

SM Entertainment‘s producer Lee Soo Man once again ranked within the top 10 producers on “Oricon’s Yearly Hit Ranking Producer TOP 100.” It is the third year in a row in which Lee Soo Man has been ranked among the top 10 producers on Oricon’s yearly chart.  Back in 2011 and 2012, the SM Entertainment’s… Continue reading SM Entertainment’s Lee Soo Man Ranks Within Top 10 Producers on Oricon’s Top 100 List

EXO’s Tao Takes a ‘Love Shot’ with SM Entertainment’s Lee Soo Man

On May 26, EXO’s Tao posted on his personal Instagram, “LOVE YOU BOSS. Thank you for creating EXO. I love you,” along with a photo of himself and the one and only founder and chairman of SM Entertainment, Lee Soo Man. In the picture from the wrap-up party celebrating the end of EXO’s three-day solo concert,… Continue reading EXO’s Tao Takes a ‘Love Shot’ with SM Entertainment’s Lee Soo Man

EXO Completely Sells Out Tickets for Concert in China!

Tickets for EXO’s China concert have been sold out, proving their popularity once again! Damai, the ticket distributors for EXO’s China concert, announced through Weibo on May 23 that all seats for the group’s upcoming June 14 concert have sold out. Continuing the flow of their Hong Kong concert, which also quickly sold out tickets as… Continue reading EXO Completely Sells Out Tickets for Concert in China!

SM Entertainment’s Performance Director Tweets About EXO’s Current Situation

Greg Hwang, a choreographer at SM Entertainment, revealed his thoughts about the current EXO situation and Kris’s lawsuit. 스스로의 선택 그것이상 이하도 아니다. 같은 조건이지만 남아있는건 11 떠나려는건 1 … 소수가 약하고 다수가 강하다는거?갑을관계? 내생각엔 이 상황에선 성립되지 않는다. 그냥 그사람의 선택인거다. 아무말없이 떠났고 나머진 혼란스럽고, 슬프다… — Greg S. Hwang (@hydrayuge) May 17, 2014 On May… Continue reading SM Entertainment’s Performance Director Tweets About EXO’s Current Situation