K-Pop fans had hoped that SM Rookies‘ Shohei would be the start of a change in the industry, one which many feel is very important. When Shohei was announced as one of the members in SM Rookies, he became the subject of some hate comments regarding his age and past job. Shohei | @smrookies/Twitter As […]
Lip Balm Lightsticks? SM Entertainment’s Latest Collaboration Sparks Buzz
SM Entertainment‘s latest collaboration with Amore Pacific has sparked some buzz online. Amore Pacific is South Korea’s largest makeup umbrella label. They house multiple brands such as Innisfree, Sulhwasoo, Laneige, and more! The collaboration will see three of SM Entertainment groups’ lightsticks transformed into lip balms. Fans can purchase lipbalms for Red Velvet, NCT, and […]
SM Entertainment’s Then-CEO’s Now-Deleted Comments About HYBE Resurface Amidst Ongoing Conflicts
This article is part of our coverage of HYBE vs. ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin. You can read more and view the entire timeline here. Recently, the HYBE-ADOR feud has developed further, sparked by Min Hee Jin‘s removal as ADOR‘s CEO and NewJeans‘ alleged mistreatment. Min Hee Jin NewJeans | ADOR After this, NewJeans held an […]
The Rise And Fall Of SM Entertainment’s First Artist
Today SM Entertainment is home to some of K-Pop’s most popular girl groups and boy groups, but this successful agency got off to a rocky start. | SM Entertainment In 1989, Lee Soo Man founded SM Entertainment, then known as SM Studio, in Gangnam after he graduated from California State University in the United States and returned to South Korea. […]
Remembering SM Entertainment’s Forgotten Girl Group
Since the 1990s, SM Entertainment has debuted dozens of girl groups, but not all of them have withstood the test of time. | SM Entertainment M.I.L.K. (Made In Lovely Kin) was a 4-member girl group under SM Entertainment’s now-defunct subsidiary BM Entertainment. Their promising career began in 2001, with the release of their first (and […]
FNC Entertainment’s “Exclusion” And Major “Mistreatment” Of SF9’s Zuho Spark Fury
Earlier in the year, FNC Entertainment got hit with major criticism for the mismanagement and mistreatment of their groups SF9 and Cherry Bullet. FNC Entertainment Facing Intense Criticism For Mistreatment And Mismanagement Of Their Idols Yet, despite anger from fans, FNC has continued to spark fury from fans for their treatment of SF9’s Zuho. SF9’s […]
SM Entertainment’s Latest Claim Regarding Former NCT Taeil’s Sex Crime Sparks Outrage And Bewilderment
This article is part of our coverage of Former NCT Taeil’s Sex Crime Scandal. You can read more and view the entire timeline here. Netizens reacted to SM Entertainment‘s claim that they had learned about former NCT Taeil‘s sex crime in August. Taeil | Wikitree In a statement shared with media outlet Newsen, SM Entertainment […]
Fans Expose SM Entertainment’s Lack Of Promotion For Artists
Fans of SM idols have voiced their opinions regarding SM Entertainment’s lack of promotions for their artists. While this has been known among long-time SM idol fans, they feel it has gone too far compared to other SM idols whose content are released quickly. With Red Velvet Wendy’s return to Youngstreet radio, fans were disappointed […]
n.CH Entertainment’s Girl Group NATURE Has Officially Disbanded
n.CH Entertainment‘s girl group NATURE has officially disbanded after six years of being together. In an official announcement shared on the group’s fancafe, n.CH Entertainment confirmed the group’s disbandment. Hello, this is n.CH Entertainment. First of all, we would like to thank the fans for their endless love, support, and interest in NATURE. We would […]
Memes About Pledis Entertainment’s Behavior During HYBE & Min Hee Jin Feud Go Viral
Unless you haven’t been on social media for the last couple of days, you’ve probably at least heard of the ongoing feud between HYBE Labels and ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin. So much has happened in the last few days that it’s impossible to summarize shortly, but you can get an in-depth look at the issues surrounding the […]
SHINee’s Key Sheds Light On SM Entertainment’s Strict “Formal Education” Classes
NCT‘s Doyoung appeared on Episode 542 of the MBC variety show I Live Alone. He showed the cast members and viewers his cooking skills and how he eats while watching romantic K-Dramas. [Video could not be displayed] At the end of the clip, he was asked if he every felt jealous of couples knowing that […]
Aespa Karina’s Fan Pop-Up Event Draws Attention For Looking “Better Than” SM Entertainment’s Official One
For aespa Karina‘s birthday on April 11, a well-known fansite known as Just prepared an elaborate and aesthetic pop-up event that has been going somewhat viral on social media! The event had been advertised for the last couple of weeks, teasing what appeared to be a fun, alien-themed pop-up show complete with plenty of cute goodies featuring […]
Cube Entertainment’s Rookie Boy Group NOWADAYS Gains Attention For Nostalgic Introduction
On April 2, Cube Entertainment debuted their new boy group, NOWADAYS, with a self-titled album and the title track “OoWee”. It’s the first boy group that the label has debuted in over seven years since PENTAGON debuted in late 2016, with the five members of NOWADAYS consisting of Hyeonbin, Yoon, Yeonwoo, Jinhyuk, and Siyun. The members range in age from 19 to […]
Does BABYMONSTER Have A Leader? The Internal Dynamics Of YG Entertainment’s New Girl Group
BABYMONSTER is the latest group to come from YG Entertainment. They made their debut with “SHEESH” on April 1, marking the official start of their journey as idols. BABYMONSTER differentiated themselves from other groups with their teen hip hop concept which they related to their “baby” and “monster” name. And unlike most groups, they also […]
Here Are The Full Allegations From Spire Entertainment’s Explosive Press Conference
Spire Entertainment made shocking claims against OMEGA X members. OMEGA X | Pinterest On March 19, Spire Entertainment’s CEO, Hwang Sung Woo, and his legal representatives held a press conference. The CEO prefaced the press conference by informing media members that they would be releasing proof exonerating his wife and former CEO of sexual assault […]
SM Entertainment’s One Bizarre “Bias” For Debuting New Idols
Debuting as a K-Pop idol in itself is no easy feat. But being able to secure a spot in a group debuted under a big-name label like SM Entertainment (SM hereon) is even more difficult, thanks to the sheer volume of competition. So, more often than not, hopeful trainees need to have even more than […]
BPM Entertainment’s Response To SHINee’s Taemin Reports Sparks Confusion
BPM Entertainment (also known as Big Planet Made Entertainment) responded to reports regarding SHINee‘s Taemin. Taemin On March 5, TV Daily reported that BPM Entertainment addressed previous reports claiming SHINee’s Taemin would be leaving SM Entertainment for the label. SHINee’s Taemin Reportedly To Leave SM Entertainment For BPM Entertainment According to the label, nothing regarding […]
Famous K-Pop Vocal Coach Reacts To JYP Entertainment’s Signature “Half Air, Half Sound” Technique
Singer Lee Seok Hoon recently took a tour of JYP Entertainment‘s headquarters for the popular YouTube show SSULPLY, during which he met with influential figures at the “Big 3” entertainment company, including members of their training team and their longtime vocal coach. | 썰플리/YouTube Guided by TWICE‘s leader Jihyo, who is celebrating 19 years with […]
Netizens Criticize SM Entertainment’s Recent Actions — Accusing The Company Of Being “Greedy”
Two things that are unique to K-Pop are lightsticks and photocards. Both are key items for any K-Pop fan, but the way people collect them can vary depending on the groups and each fan’s individual decisions. One company that has always had beautiful lightsticks is SM Entertainment… Aespa’s Winter and Karina with their lightstick NCT’s […]
SM Entertainment’s Planned Album Releases In 2024
2024 is shaping up to be an exciting year for K-Pop fans, especially those following artists under SM Entertainment. The South Korean music powerhouse has announced a packed schedule of album releases and debuts that are set to keep the K-Pop world buzzing. From well-established acts like NCT and SHINee to the highly anticipated debut […]
YG Entertainment’s Yang Hyun Suk Reveals The Future Of BABYMONSTER And Ahyeon —Why Netizens Are Reacting Negatively
News of BABYMONSTER‘s future has been met with negative reactions. The members of BABYMONSTER | YG Entertainment Ahead of the debut, there was a lot of uncertainty after it was postponed, and then the announcement that Ahyeon would not be debuting due to health reasons but that she was still in BABYMONSTER. After a long […]
SM Entertainment’s Top 10 Most Beautiful Idols, Ranked
SM Entertainment‘s female idols are as stunning as they are talented, but who is “The Most Beautiful SM Entertainment Idol” of all? You voted. These are the results! 10. Wendy (Red Velvet) Wendy is the first Red Velvet member in the Top 10. She scored 2% of the vote (98 votes). 9. Giselle (aespa) With 2% […]
JYP Entertainment’s Latest Trademark Sparks Super-Group Rumors
Netizens allege they have figured out the name of JYP Entertainment‘s super-group. ITZY | JYP Entertainment On December 8, a post titled “JYP Entertainment’s Recently Submitted Trademarks” went viral. In the post, a netizen uploaded several trademark applications allegedly submitted by JYP Entertainment. The trademarks are for the name TWINZY and were filed on December 6. […]
BLACKPINK’s Renewal News Has A Huge Impact On YG Entertainment’s Financial Status
Recent news of BLACKPINK‘s group contract renewal has showcased the members’ influence after a huge change in YG Entertainment‘s stocks. The members of BLACKPINK | @sbskpop/Twitter Since debuting, BLACKPINK’s fame and popularity has grown, making them one of the biggest K-Pop groups in the world. Your browser does not support video. Your browser does not […]
Scenes Outside Girls’ Generation Taeyeon’s Concert Prove SM Entertainment’s Bad Management
Fans of Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon — and, seemingly, Taeyeon herself — have been embroiled in disagreements with SM Entertainment for the past week. SONEs from around the world have complained that the company consistently mismanages Taeyeon’s activities, and judging by recent events at her concert in Taiwan yesterday, the problems are clear. Taeyeon is currently […]