Kakao & SM Entertainment Partner With US label gamma. To Launch British Boy Band dearALICE

Kakao Entertainment and SM Entertainment have partnered strategically with the US label gamma. to launch the British boy band dearALICE. New partnership The global alliance will see the three companies support SM Entertainment's first all-male British act in its music activities and global launch, amid ongoing efforts to expand its global intellectual property portfolio.…

November 27, 20240Comments

BySamar Khouri

Celebs

Breaking: RIIZE’s Seunghan Departs From Group

RIIZE’s Seunghan has decided to depart from the boy group. Departure Just two days after announcing the 21-year-old's return from a yearlong hiatus, Wizard Production—the SM Entertainment division in charge of RIIZE—has announced Seunghan’s official departure. https://twitter.com/RIIZE_official/status/1845475868464021890 Seunghan was suspended from group activities last November personal videos and photos from his trainee days were leaked…

October 13, 20240Comments

BySamar Khouri

Events

Update: EXO’s Suho Cancels Dubai Concert. Here’s Why.

EXO member Suho's Dubai and Europe stops off of his tour have been canceled due to "insufficient preparations by the local promoter." Concert organizer Applewood revealed the decision to ensure the safety of the artist and the fans and maintain the concert’s quality. [NOTICE OF CANCELLATION] 2024 SUHO CONCERT <SU:HOME> IN EUROPE & DUBAI…

September 4, 20240Comments

BySamar Khouri

Celebs

Breaking: NCT’s Taeil Exits Band Over Sex Crime Allegations

Taeil of NCT has left his group after being reported to the police for an unspecified sexual crime, his agency announced. The decision came after SM Entertainment was made aware of "the gravity of the case" and upon consultations with the 30-year-old, without elaborating further as it is an ongoing criminal case. "Our company…

August 28, 20240Comments

BySamar Khouri

Events

Dubai Festival City Mall’s IMAGINE Show To Play aespa’s ‘Supernova’

Dubai Festival City Mall (DFC) has partnered with SM Entertainment to feature ‘Supernova’, the latest hit from K-pop girl group aespa, as part of its water entertainment show IMAGINE. It is the first time the fountain and light show will play a song by a K-pop girl group as the background music. EXO member…

June 12, 20240Comments

BySamar Khouri

Celebs

Lucas Prepares For Solo Return After Quitting NCT, WayV

Lucas, a former member of boy hands NCT and WayV, is preparing to debut as a soloist on April 1 with single 'Renegade' after more than a two-year hiatus. Solo debut His first single contains three songs entirely written in English, including the titular track. 'Renegade' is described as a rock-based hip-hop title about…

March 11, 20240Comments

BySamar Khouri

Music

TVXQ! Celebrates 20 Years With New Album

Veteran boy band TVXQ! celebrated 20 years together with the release of new album '20&2.' 20th anniversary album The album reflects the duo's experiences over the years with a modern take on their distinct melodic talents. The lead track 'Rebel' encourages to move forward without stagnation. The 10-track album consists of diverse genres, including solo tracks…

December 26, 20230Comments

BySamar Khouri

Celebs

Lucas Parts Ways With NCT, WayV

SM Entertainment has announced that Lucas will officially be leaving boy band NCT and its Chinese subunit WayV to pursue solo activities. NCT, WayV departure “We ask for your understanding and continuous support as this was a decision taken after much consideration of both the members and all who have supported [Lucas],” the statement read.…

May 10, 20230Comments

BySamar Khouri

Music

NCT’s Doyoung, Jaehyun & Jungwoo To Debut As Unit

Doyoung, Jaehyun, and Jungwoo, members of boy group NCT, will debut as a trio in new unit, NCT DOJAEJUNG, next month, with the release of mini-album 'Perfume.' NCT's new unit The name is derived from the first syllable of each member’s name; 'Do' from Doyoung, 'Jae; from Jaehyun, and 'Jung' from Jungwoo. NCT…

March 29, 20230Comments

BySamar Khouri

Events

SM Entertainment To Hold Auditions In UAE

SM Entertainment has announced it will be holding its '2023 SM Global Audition' in the UAE. It's the only country in the Middle East the Korean behemoth is holding its large-scale global audition this year. Other countries include Japan, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, and Vietnam. Candidates born between 2004 and 2012 are only eligible…

January 12, 20230Comments

BySamar Khouri