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The K-Pop’s Most Controversial Split That Changed Laws

April 20, 2023October 17, 2023 koreanophilesjyj, sm entertainment, tvxq

Dubbed as the most successful boy group, SM Entertainment has produced, TVXQ, went from 5 Members To 2 in 2009. In a groundbreaking move that sent shockwaves through the K-Pop industry, three members of the iconic group TVXQ—Jaejoong, Yoochun, and Junsu—took legal action against their management agency, SM Entertainment. Their lawsuit shed light on the harsh realities of the entertainment industry, particularly the long-term contracts and unfair wages imposed on artists, often referred to as “slave contracts.” Three members of TVXQ, Jaejoong, Yoochun, and Junsu took SM Entertainment to court…

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Most Shocking Exits By K-Pop Members. Ever.

September 14, 2022November 9, 2022 koreanophilesedawn, exo, f x, girls generation, hyuna, jessica jung, kris, luhan, pentagon, sm entertainment, sulli, tao

One of the reasons why we fell in love with K-Pop is the bond of the groups. We have seen it through variety shows, guestings how close they are and how the group members blend with each other but nothing lasts forever. The common reason for the heartbreak of a K-Pop is a member leaving the group, which is inevitable for a group that has talented members who wish to pursue solo careers. Here are some of the most shocking exits by a K-Pop member. Sulli Sulli took a hiatus…

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Best Vocal Moments of SM Entertainment Male Vocalists

September 7, 2022June 18, 2023 koreanophilesbaekhyun, d.o, doyoung, exo, kyuhyun, NCT 127, onew, ryeowook, shinee, sm entertainment, super junior, taeil, yesung

No doubt SM Entertainment produces some of the best male vocalists we have today. Here are some of our favorite vocal moments from the best male vocalists of SM Entertainment. Doyoung One of the main vocalists of NCT. He was introduced to NCT U in 2016 and got added to NCT 127 in 2017. Taeil Also one of the main vocalists of NCT, NCT U, and NCT 127 subunits. He has lent his voice to several dramas. Chen Dubbed as OST king, the EXO’s main vocalist has lent his voice…

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K-Pop’s Biggest Entertainment Companies and Their New Homes

June 14, 2021August 30, 2022 koreanophilesbig hit, hybe, HYBE Entertainment, jyp, jyp entertainment, sm, sm entertainment, yg, yg entertainment

It looks like Korea’s biggest entertainment companies have challenged each other to rehabilitate their buildings and move out of Gangnam. The iconic buildings of BigHit, YG, SM, and JYP are now part of history. This time, their new headquarters will be a lot more engaging and picturesque for the fans. Take a look at the future tourist destinations for us, Hallyu fans! HYBE Entertainment – Home to BTS, Seventeen, TXT, Enhypen, and more Yongsan Trade Center, Yongsan, Seoul Tour from ENHYPHEN: YG Entertainment – Home to BIGBANG, BLACKPINK, Winner, iKON,…

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NCT And their Endless Subunits

June 10, 2021September 22, 2022 koreanophilesczennie, nct, NCT 127, NCT 2018, NCT 2020, nct dream, NCT U, nctzen, sm entertainment, wayv

It might be hard for a newbie NCTzen to comprehend all the subunits and the concept of the group itself. Here’s a quick guide for SM Entertainment‘s largest boy group to date. The entertainment debuted the group in 2016 explaining the “unlimited” number of members within the group who would go on to debut in subsequent units. In the same year subunits, NCT U, 127, Dream were launched and in 2019 a Chinese sub-unit debuted called WayV. NCT U NCT’s first unit, “U” standing for United. Originally consisted of Taeil,…

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aespa’s “Next Level” Language on Their New Single

June 4, 2021June 4, 2021 koreanophilesaespa, next level, sm entertainment

SM Entertainment’s newest 4 member girl group, Aespa is rocking the charts with their latest single “Next Level” but have you noticed these girls got their own language? Check out the meanings below! First of all, aespa is a combination of ‘æ’ derived from ‘Avatar X Experience’ & ‘aspect’. The group’s name is influenced by the theme: ‘Experiencing a new world via the encounter of the ‘avatar’, your other self’. NAVIS or nævis is the AI navigation that opens portals in and out of KWANGYA. KWANGYA meaning “wilderness”, an infinite digital world…

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Proceeds From EXO ft. Yoo Jae Suk’s“Dancing King” Are Donated

March 18, 2021June 11, 2023 koreanophilesexo, sm entertainment, yoo jae suk

SM Entertainment has donated the proceeds of the 2016 release of EXO’s “Dancing King ft. Yoo Jae Suk” SM Entertainment donated 32 million won from EXO’s collaboration song “Dancing King”, to The Beautiful Foundation to help young adults who are leaving institutional care and will be self-supporting. CEO Tak Young Joon of SM Entertainment stated “All young people, including those who are leaving institutional care are shining stars that will give light to the future of our society,” “We will try our best in improving awareness about these young adults…

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SM Entertainment Shaped Today’s K-Pop Culture

December 2, 2020October 30, 2023 koreanophilesaesoa, boa, culture, exo, f(x), girls generation, kpop, lee soo man, nct, red velvet, shinee, sm entertainment, smtown, super junior, tvxq

SM Entertainment has undoubtedly shaped K-pop culture as we know it today. CEO Lee Soo Man founded the first K-pop idol group and created the unique idol system that has become the industry standard. Other entertainment companies have followed SM’s lead, resulting in the vast and vibrant K-pop idol scene that we enjoy today. Their first-ever idol group H.O.T became phenomenal right after their debut. Followed by BoA and TVXQ which not only dominated South Korea but also opened the doors to the International market specifically, Japan and the US.…