The brother and sister duo Akdong Musician appeared at an SBS “K-Pop Star 2” press conference that was held on April 17. (Currently Akdong Musician is still deciding which agency they will join) They were asked to name the different strengths of the big three entertainment agencies. (JYP, SME, YGE) Lee Soo Hyun stated,… Continue reading Akdong Musician Describes the Difference Between JYP, SME, and YGE
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SM’s K-Pop Star Fail: SHINee ft. Andrew Choi
‘K-Pop Star 2’ recently had its season finale, but The One Shots‘ writer Saphy still has a bone to pick with the judges after an injustice was done to one of the Top 3 contestants. This week, she explains why Andrew Choi’s special SM stage cost him the spot she thinks he deserved in the… Continue reading SM’s K-Pop Star Fail: SHINee ft. Andrew Choi
Broadcaster Park Ji Yoon Compares SM, YG, and JYP Systems
During the most recent filming session of JTBC “Sseol Jeon,” a panel of celebrities and broadcasters analyzed and discussed about the big 3 of entertainment industry, SM Entertainment, YG Entertainment, and JYP Entertainment, and their CEOs, celebrities, and overall system. Broadcaster Park Ji Yoon pointed out the clear distinction among these three companies and described… Continue reading Broadcaster Park Ji Yoon Compares SM, YG, and JYP Systems
SM Releases Previews for “10 Corso Como” Featuring Changmin, Eunhyuk, Tiffany, Jonghyun, and Krystal
SM Entertainment has partnered up with luxury brand 10 Corso Como to create the “10 Corso Como Seoul Melody” project. Through their official YouTube channel, SM released five video teasers featuring Dong Bang Shin Ki’s Changmin, Super Junior’s Eunhyuk, Girls’ Generation’s Tiffany, SHINee’s Jonghyun, and f(x)’s Krystal. “10 Corso Como Seoul Melody” features a selection… Continue reading SM Releases Previews for “10 Corso Como” Featuring Changmin, Eunhyuk, Tiffany, Jonghyun, and Krystal
Super Junior’s Sungmin Cast in Japanese Musical
Super Junior’s Sungmin has been cast in the Japanese musical “Summer Snow.” A representative of SM Entertainment said on March 19, “Sungmin has been cast in a leading role for the Japanese musical ‘Summer Snow’.” “Summer Snow” is based on the popular Japanese drama of the same name. The drama is about a responsible young… Continue reading Super Junior’s Sungmin Cast in Japanese Musical
Why Are There So Many Dating Rumors About SM Idols?
Why do SM Entertainment artists get caught up in dating rumors so often? In an online community, some Korean netizens have decided to tackle that question with a post titled, “The reason why SM idols have a lot of dating scandals.” The reason, the netizen argued, is because SM’s Executive Producer, Lee Soo Man, encourages… Continue reading Why Are There So Many Dating Rumors About SM Idols?
EXO-K Announces 2013 SM Global Auditions
Do you think you have what it takes to be the next member of the SMTOWN family? SM Entertainment‘s rookie group EXO-K made a special video announcing the 2013 SM Global Auditions. On February 25 through the official SMTOWN YouTube channel the members of EXO-K announced the dates and information of the global auditions. It’s… Continue reading EXO-K Announces 2013 SM Global Auditions
SHINee Releases New Group Teaser Photos
After releasing individual member photos, idol group SHINee has released their first group teaser photo for their upcoming third album “Dream Girl.” The new photo follows the dreamlike style of their previous photos with the soft blur and their vintage clothing. Before their highly anticipated comeback, SHINee will have a special event on Valentines day… Continue reading SHINee Releases New Group Teaser Photos
Minho, Sulli, and Krystal Look Like Siblings in “High Cut”
Minho of SHINee and Krsytal and Sulli from f(x) came together for a magazine pictorial that showed their compatible looks. On January 17, “High Cut” magazine released pictures from the photo set called “Twenty-three Twenty.” In the pictures, the SM family members look fresh and youthful in their denim focused outfits. Their bright faces and enviable… Continue reading Minho, Sulli, and Krystal Look Like Siblings in “High Cut”
Pre-Debut Girls’ Generation Member Lee Hwan Hee to Comeback with New Single
Lee Hwan Hee, a previous SM-trainee who was part of Girls’ Generation before their debut, is set to make her comeback this year. On January 7 her agency, Worthy Entertainment, released teaser stills from the music video of her single “Monroe’s Heel.” In the pictures, Lee Hwan Hee looks directly into the camera with smokey eye… Continue reading Pre-Debut Girls’ Generation Member Lee Hwan Hee to Comeback with New Single