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SM Entertainment has partnered with Tencent Music Entertainment to establish a joint venture aimed at developing and promoting a new Chinese-language idol group. The collaboration marks a strategic expansion of K-pop production frameworks into China's domestic entertainment market.

Minho of Shinee is set to release his second solo set, “Make it hot,” on Sept. 7, said SM Entertainment on Tuesday.

Yuri, a member of the K-pop group Girls' Generation, will be leaving SM Entertainment after 19 years, with her exclusive contract officially ending on August 31.

K-pop group NCT Wish's third single in Japan, "Yo-i-don!/Boy Meets Girl," has reached the top spot on Oricon’s Daily Single Ranking, as announced by SM Entertainment.

TVXQ's U-Know has moved his upcoming solo show to Jamsil Indoor Stadium in southern Seoul, as access to the original venue remained difficult due to ongoing protests, according to SM Entertainment.

SM Entertainment's eight-member girl group Hearts2Hearts is partnering with fashion platform Musinsa to release a limited apparel collection and host a pop-up store, celebrating their second EP 'Lemon Tang'.

K-pop group Hearts2Hearts' music video for "Rude!" has surpassed 100 million views on YouTube, marking a first for the eight-member act. The milestone was announced by their label, SM Entertainment.

Taeyong of K-pop group NCT is set to release his first solo full album, "Wyld," on May 18, according to SM Entertainment. The LP will feature 10 songs, including an experimental hip-hop title track, showcasing his full artistic expression.

Taeyong of NCT is set to expand his solo career with the release of his first LP, “Wyld,” on May 18. According to SM Entertainment, “Wyld” will consist of 10 tracks, led by the title track.

Renowned South Korean soprano Sumi Jo has entered into an exclusive recording contract with SM Entertainment, becoming the first artist under their new classical and jazz label, SM Classics.

A comprehensive list details K-Pop idols who have left SM Entertainment.

K-pop group NCT, through SM Entertainment, announced a new project to mark its tenth debut anniversary, starting with a new logo and website under the catchphrase 'Everything, All at Once, Neo'.

K-pop idol Ten has announced his departure from SM Entertainment after "heartfelt discussions," but will continue his activities as a member of the groups NCT and WayV.

Three spectators were injured after a safety fence collapsed during a Super Junior concert in Seoul. The group's agency, SM Entertainment, issued an apology following the incident.

K-pop idol Mark has officially left SM Entertainment after a ten-year tenure with the agency and its popular group NCT.

Hearts2Hearts will release a Japanese-language version of its hit single “RUDE!” at midnight, SM Entertainment said Tuesday. The new version reinterprets the original song’s lyrics — which portray mischievous girls pushing back against rigid rules — in Japanese, offering a fresh charm for listeners. The track is also drawing attention as the group’s first official Japanese-language release. “RUDE!” previously performed strongly on major music platforms, peaking at No. 2 on Melon’s Top 100 and No

Kakao Games has launched SMiniz, a new mobile game title, globally. The game is based on intellectual property from SM Entertainment, a prominent South Korean entertainment company.

BoA established her own management company, BApal Entertainment, the agency said Tuesday. “BoA went for a new structure to better realize her musical direction,” added the newly established company. BoA parted ways with SM Entertainment in December after 25 years. She debuted in 2000 at the age of 14 and led the first wave of Korean culture across Asia, paving the way for K-pop artists abroad. She was a breakout hit in Japan in particular and has two million-selling albums tallied by the Oricon

Aespa is dropping a single Friday for which it joined forces with US singer and songwriter Anderson Paak, said label SM Entertainment. Their collaboration “Keychain” is a hip-hop, R&B and funk tune mixing Paak’s soulful vibe with Aespa’s edgy sophistication. It will be part of the soundtrack of movie “K-Pops!” a comedy film directed and produced by Paak. The film will come to cinemas in North America on Friday and will be the directorial debut of the Grammy-winning musician. Separately, the quar

Minho of SHINee is publishing two solo singles in Japanese on Wednesday, SM Entertainment said Tuesday. He is set to drop “Flawless” and “Sunkissed” as digital singles, both conveying warmth to listeners. Minho gave fans at two meetups in Japan last month an early chance to listen to the songs. The two fan meetings held in Yokohama were his first such event in three years. Earlier this month, he participated in the label’s SM Town Live group concerts in Fukuoka, Japan and Bangkok. His latest sol

All six members of the K-pop subunit NCT Dream have renewed their contracts with SM Entertainment as a full group.

The documentary short 'Forgotten Spaceman,' a Locarno Junior Jury Award winner, has secured Khan & Kumar Media and Prism Entertainment as executive producers ahead of its Toronto premiere.

K-pop group Riize attracted approximately 50,000 fans across six sold-out shows during their recent fan meeting tour in Japan, according to SM Entertainment.

All seven members of the K-pop group NCT127 have reportedly renewed their contracts with SM Entertainment, citing strong bonds and trust in the management company.

Ten, a member of NCT and WayV, has officially launched his co-founded creative company, Illimnt, following his departure from SM Entertainment three months prior.

K-pop group Aespa's second studio album has sold over 1.03 million copies, marking their eighth consecutive million-selling set, according to SM Entertainment.

Mark, formerly of the K-pop group NCT, is rumored to be preparing for a solo music career in the US after his departure from the band and SM Entertainment, with speculation fueled by Def Jam Recordings CEO Tunji Balogun.

SM Entertainment, a major South Korean entertainment company, has opened its first official offline merchandise store in Shanghai, China.

Lucas, a former member of K-pop group NCT, has officially concluded his exclusive contract with SM Entertainment, as announced by the agency.

Billboard China has released its 'SPOTLIGHT' special issues for global distribution, aiming to highlight exceptional artists worldwide. The inaugural Artist Book cover features seven members from SM Entertainment's trainee group, SMTR25.

NCT member Taeyong is set to release a new hip-hop single titled "Rock Solid" on April 17, featuring American artist Anderson .Paak. The collaboration was announced by SM Entertainment.

K-pop group EXO marked its 14th debut anniversary, expressing gratitude to fans through SM Entertainment. The bandmates reflected on their career and the moments shared with their supporters.

K-pop idol Ten's exclusive contract with SM Entertainment is set to conclude, but he will continue his activities as a member of NCT and WayV.

Mark, a prominent figure in the K-pop industry, has officially departed from SM Entertainment and the group NCT. This announcement marks a significant change for both the artist and the entertainment agencies involved.

K-pop agency SM Entertainment has announced a new partnership with UNICEF to expand its social contribution program and provide support for children in Indonesia.

Irene of Red Velvet will return with her first full-length solo album, marking her first solo release in about 16 months since her debut EP “Like A Flower.” “Biggest Fan” is set for release on March 30 at 6 p.m., kicking off a new round of solo promotions. The upcoming album will feature 10 tracks spanning a variety of styles, including the title track. According to SM Entertainment, “Biggest Fan” is a pop dance track built on a lively bass groove, combining narration-style rap with an addictive

Irene of Red Velvet is poised to drop her first solo full-length album on March 30, SM Entertainment announced Monday. The album will be titled “Biggest Fan” and consist of 10 tracks, including the title track. As the name of the album and lead single suggest, she portrays how she has matured into her own biggest fan through the support of her fans. The LP rolls out more than a year after her first solo endeavor, EP “Like A Flower.” the eight-track set sold over 250,000 copies in one day and top

Riize added more cinemas to broadcast live the last concert of its first international tour, label SM Entertainment said Friday. The boy band is will play three dates in Seoul from March 6-8, to finish off their tour “Riizing Loud.” The second day’s show will be available for live viewing in movie theaters in 10 countries, including Korea. Tickets for the chance to watch the six members hit the stage in real-time sold out fast and more venues are added in Taiwan, Indonesia and Korea. The shows o

Exo partnered with Chinese music platform QQ Music and wrapped up a series of pop-up events at shopping complexes in China with images of its eighth studio album “Reverxe.” The monthlong events were held in 13 cities nationwide, adding five to meet its fans’ demands, and attracted more than 600,000 visitors, the group’s label SM Entertainment said Wednesday. The bandmates visited Shanghai, Beijing and Shenzhen earlier this month and had autograph and photo sessions to thank fans in China. The gr

The Vienna Symphony partnered with SM Entertainment's affiliate SM Classics for a K-pop concert held in the Austrian capital.

SM Entertainment announced that all six remaining members of K-pop group NCT Dream have renewed their contracts, following Haechan's renewal last month.

SM Entertainment has revealed its artist lineup for the second half of the year, featuring new releases from Minho of Shinee, boy group WayV, and a new Girls’ Generation unit, alongside Red Velvet's latest EP.

K-pop group Riize will host a two-day fan meeting this fall, themed 'Ch. Riize: On Air,' to mark the third anniversary of their debut, as announced by SM Entertainment.

Winwin of the K-pop group NCT will be leaving SM Entertainment and ending all activities with the group. The agency announced that the decision was mutually agreed upon with the artist.

Jaehee of NCT Wish and Yuha of Hearts2Hearts have recorded a duet titled "Open Your Eyes" for the soundtrack of the animated film "Teenieping: Legend of the Whale Heartstone." Their label, SM Entertainment, confirmed the collaboration.

SM Entertainment is expanding its partnership with Samsung Electronics by launching a new monthly K-pop concert streaming project called 'Monthly SM Concert' on Samsung TV Plus.

K-pop group Shinee is set to release its sixth EP, "Atmos," next month, featuring six tracks and a title track, according to SM Entertainment. The album will be available on major streaming platforms on June 1.

K-pop artist XngHan&Xoul, under SM Entertainment, has released his first EP titled "Glow," featuring five tracks that blend house, disco, and Afrobeat. This marks his first release in nine months since his debut single.

Yesung of Super Junior will release his second studio album, 'Sakihokoru Tokio Matsunowa,' on May 27 and embark on a Japan tour to commemorate his 10th year as a solo artist, as announced by SM Entertainment.

The 17-year-old daughter of actor Benjamin Heng trained for 11 weeks before auditioning for K-pop label SM Entertainment and is now awaiting results.

The daughter of actor Benjamin Heng traveled to Seoul to participate in K-pop trainee auditions held by SM Entertainment.

SM Entertainment has issued an apology after three fans were injured during a Super Junior concert in Seoul, with member Ryeowook reportedly visiting them in the hospital.

K-pop artist Ten is set to leave SM Entertainment but will continue his activities with the groups NCT and WayV.

Hyoyeon of Girls' Generation is set to return with the new single “Moveurbody” on Monday at 6 p.m., SM Entertainment announced Thursday.

South Korea’s K-pop industry may be entering a new phase of competition in 2026, as several prominent producers and entertainment companies prepare to launch new boy bands in the first half of the year. The renewed attention comes as veteran producer Lee Soo-man reached the end of a three-year noncompete agreement in late February, following his departure from SM Entertainment in 2023. With Lee expected to return to the Korean market with a new boy band, industry observers say the coming months

Kakao Games has released 'SMiniz,' a new mobile game title globally, which is based on intellectual property from the K-pop entertainment giant SM Entertainment.

Irene of Red Velvet will make a comeback as a solo singer in late March, according to a local media report Friday. She is preparing to roll out her first solo full-length album, more than a year after her first solo endeavor, “Like A Flower.” The eight-track album sold over 250,000 copies on the day of release and topped the iTunes Top Albums Chart in 21 regions. As a member of Red Velvet, she participated in label SM Entertainment’s all-star show, SM Town Live 2025-26, in Bangkok earlier this m

Taemin of SHINee has severed ties with agency Big Planet Made Entertainment, according to the company on Tuesday. Although the agency only said that their exclusive contract had come to an end, a local media outlet reported earlier in the day that the musician strongly demanded the revocation of the contract. He signed with the company less than two years ago, having parted ways with SM Entertainment after 16 years. Another local news outlet said that Taemin has been partially paying the salarie