SM is closing its entertainment academy which discovered idols like Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon and YoonA, and DBSK’s Changmin. On October 21, according to officials at IB, an investment bank, SM has proceeded with closing down Starlight, an affiliate of SM that is in charge of operating the SM Academy. SM Academy, located in Sinsa-dong, has… Continue reading SM Is Closing Its Entertainment Academy
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SHINee Releases New English Dodol Package for “Everybody”
Good news! SHINee‘s English speaking fans can now carry the popular boy group in the palm of their hands. To celebrate their “Everybody” comeback, SHINee has released a dodol package for mobile phones. Fans can now have SHINee background themes, SHINee ring tones and even wake up to SHINee’s voice. Watch the video showcasing SHINee’s English skills as… Continue reading SHINee Releases New English Dodol Package for “Everybody”
Super Junior and EXO Have a Dinner Date
A photo showing Super Junior and EXO members eating dinner together is gaining attention for the SM Entertainment family love. Super Junior’s Eunhyuk posted on his Twitter, “I should buy these kids food more often, I should eat a lot too. (EunHae + EXO),” leaving along a photo of the friendly dinner. The picture reveals a… Continue reading Super Junior and EXO Have a Dinner Date
[Yori!] Review of EXO’s Pop Up Store and Cafe “BWCW”
Yori! is Soompi’s special series on Korean culture and cuisine. Yori means “cooking” or “cuisine” in Korean, and the series will offer simple Korean recipes and honest reviews of the hottest Korean restaurants and cafes. Ever watched your favorite actor chow down on food and wondered if you could cook it up yourself? Or how about… Continue reading [Yori!] Review of EXO’s Pop Up Store and Cafe “BWCW”
YG, SM Entertainment, and CJ E&M See Massive Increase in Exports in 2012
Following our previous report on the financial state for the K-Pop industry’s biggest companies, a report has been released by the Korea Creative Content Agency (henceforth named Content Korea) and the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism that details the overall health of the creative content industry for 2012, which includes the K-Pop industry as a… Continue reading YG, SM Entertainment, and CJ E&M See Massive Increase in Exports in 2012
EXO to Wrap up “Growl” Promotions
After a successful run of their hit song “Growl,” EXO will wrap up promotions for the song this week. The successful promotion of “Growl” seems well deserved after EXO took an unusually long hiatus from their first mini album to release their first full album. “Growl” is the main track from the group’s first album, “XOXO.”… Continue reading EXO to Wrap up “Growl” Promotions
EXO Earns “Music King” Title By Selling 740,000 Copies of “XOXO”
Boy group EXO sold an impressive 740,000 albums of their first album in the first three months and joined prestigious artists by earning the “Music King” title. EXO released their first full album “XOXO” on June 3, and then released a repackage on August 5. As of September 3, the first album had sold 424,260… Continue reading EXO Earns “Music King” Title By Selling 740,000 Copies of “XOXO”
[Recap] Soompi Weekly Roundup – August Week 2
All the important Korean Entertainment news from this week in one place: This is your Weekly Soompi Roundup! More celebrity couples! Ji Sung and Lee Bo Young will tie the knot, Lee Sang Yeob and Gong Hyun Joo announce that they are dating, Kang Kyung Joon and Jang Shin Young might be dating, and IU and… Continue reading [Recap] Soompi Weekly Roundup – August Week 2
SM Entertainment to Open “SMTOWN Museum” in Los Angeles
SM Entertainment announced on August 7 that they will be opening a hybrid entertainment arena in Los Angeles. The tentative name of venue is “SMTOWN Museum.” SM Entertainment had considered opening a place in Hollywood for locals to experience Hallyu Wave, but after considering the influx of locals and tourists in Korean Town, the agency… Continue reading SM Entertainment to Open “SMTOWN Museum” in Los Angeles
Super Junior’s Heechul Moves Enlistment Day to August 30
Super Junior fans rejoice! After waiting for almost two years, your beloved Kim Heechul is coming back, and a day earlier than planned! Heechul enlisted on September 1, 2011 and has been faithfully fulfilling his military service. It had been previously reported that he was to be released on August 31, but the date has… Continue reading Super Junior’s Heechul Moves Enlistment Day to August 30