Many eyes are on SM Entertainment with its latest business move. On February 28, the major label is in the spotlight for investing stocks into new indie label Baljunso. The former director of Can Entertainment, Kang Byung Yong, founded Baljunso in 1991. Some of the artists in the indie label include Kim Jong Seo, Jang… Continue reading SM Seeks Further K-Pop Globalization with Latest Acquisition of Indie Label Baljunso
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EXO Reminds You to Be a Part of the 2014 SM Global Auditions
As it was previously announced back in January, one of the largest labels in K-Pop, SM Entertainment, will be hosting a global audition beginning February and lasting until May. This year, SM Entertainment will be hosting auditions in 20 cities throughout seven different countries including Indonesia, China, Japan, Thailand, U.S.A., Canada, and Korea. Many participants… Continue reading EXO Reminds You to Be a Part of the 2014 SM Global Auditions
EXO Schedules an Extra Show in Japan Due to High Demand
EXO will be hosting a large-scale event that will attract about 10,000 Japanese fans. On April 11 to 13, EXO will be holding “EXO Greeting Party in Japan ‘Hello!’” at the Saitama Super Arena in Tokyo, Japan. The event will be held five times during the three days. SM Entertainment stated, “EXO’s first Japanese event… Continue reading EXO Schedules an Extra Show in Japan Due to High Demand
A Sneak Peek at What SM Entertainment is Preparing to Release in 2014
The start of 2014 has been quite busy for SM Entertainment. Starting with TVXQ’s comeback in the beginning of January, the agency recently announced that Girls’ Generation would also be making their official comeback with the song “Mr. Mr.” Yet, there is much more in store for 2014, as SM has been preparing for their… Continue reading A Sneak Peek at What SM Entertainment is Preparing to Release in 2014
Zhang Li Yin and Chen Smile Together for the Camera
Singer Zhang Li Yin revealed a photo with fellow SM Entertainment label mate EXO’s Chen. On February 13, she posted a message in Chinese on her Weibo account saying, “In the morning at the airport with Chen. Thank you for coming to Beijing to promote with me even though you must be tired!” The photo… Continue reading Zhang Li Yin and Chen Smile Together for the Camera
SM and YG Become First Entertainment Companies to Join the Federation of Korean Industries
SM Entertainment and YG Entertainment have become the first entertainment companies to join the Federation of Korean Industries (FKI). On February 11, FKI held a board meeting at the FKI Tower Conference Center in Yeouido, Seoul. During the meeting, they announced that 54 companies, including SM and YG, have been approved as members of the… Continue reading SM and YG Become First Entertainment Companies to Join the Federation of Korean Industries
FTISLAND’s Song Seung Hyun Reveals Why He Turned Down SM Entertainment
FTISLAND’s Song Seung Hyun, who made a comeback with Song Eun Yi through Two Song Place last month, revealed that he had received a casting offer from SM in the past! On February 11, Song Seung Hyun and Song Eun Yi made guest appearances on Mnet‘s “Beatles Code 3D.” “In my first year of middle school, I lost… Continue reading FTISLAND’s Song Seung Hyun Reveals Why He Turned Down SM Entertainment
Jessica and Krystal in Talks to Star in Their Own Reality Show
Girls’ Generation’s Jessica and f(x)’s Krystal, also known as the Jung sisters, are in talks to star in a reality program together. According to an industry insider on February 10, Jessica and Krystal are in talks with cable channel, OnStyle, for a new show with the working title “Jung Sisters Project.” The show will show… Continue reading Jessica and Krystal in Talks to Star in Their Own Reality Show
Super Junior’s Kim Heechul Offers His Opinion on Why SM Withdrew from “K-Pop Star”
Super Junior‘s Kim Heechul was asked on JTBC‘s “War of Words” to add some perspective on why SM Entertainment decided to withdraw from survival audition program “K-Pop Star.” Kim Heechul offered his take on the topic. “Just as SM views us idols as the best when they’re making dramas, they take special care of us… Continue reading Super Junior’s Kim Heechul Offers His Opinion on Why SM Withdrew from “K-Pop Star”
[Updated] SM The Ballad Releases MV Teasers for Upcoming “Breath” Album
After revealing the singers and track list for SM The Ballad‘s new album earlier this week, music video teasers featuring all their tracks have been revealed. The title track “Breath” will be performed by Girls‘ Generations‘ Taeyeon and SHINee Jonghyun, while the Chinese version by EXO‘s Chen and Zhang Li Yin, and the Japanese version… Continue reading [Updated] SM The Ballad Releases MV Teasers for Upcoming “Breath” Album