SM Entertainment (English Wikipedia)

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archive.today

Ho, Stewart (April 23, 2012). "Super Junior to Hold Encore Concert in Seoul in May". enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Archived from the original on July 9, 2012. Retrieved April 26, 2012.
Kim, JiYeon "SM Artists Take on SM Stock" Mnet News. March 27, 2012. Retrieved March 30, 2012.
Kim, Hyung-eun (August 10, 2012). "Fantasies come true at the high-tech SM ART exhibit". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on January 26, 2013. Retrieved October 6, 2012.
Lee, JinHo (August 17, 2012). "Kang Ho Dong Announces Return by Signing with SM C&C". enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Archived from the original on January 29, 2013. Retrieved August 18, 2012.
Choi, Eunhwa (August 18, 2012). "Three Reasons Why Kang Ho Dong Signed with SM". enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Archived from the original on May 6, 2013. Retrieved August 18, 2012.
Ho, Stewart (September 19, 2012). "Lee Su Geun, Kim Byung Man Join Kang Ho Dong at SM C&C?". enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Archived from the original on January 3, 2013. Retrieved October 6, 2012.
Oh, Dae-seok; Kim, Minu (March 3, 2023). "Galaxia SM sells its entire SM Entertainment stake to Hybe". Pulse News. Archived from the original on March 9, 2023. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
Park, HyunMin (September 19, 2012). "Decision on JYJ vs. SM Entertainment Case Postponed Indefinitely for Mediation". enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Archived from the original on January 11, 2013. Retrieved November 27, 2012.
Sunwoo, Carla (November 29, 2012). "JYJ and SM finally reach agreement". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on January 11, 2013. Retrieved December 5, 2012.
Park, HyunMin; Kim, Erika (November 28, 2012). "SM and JYJ Put an End to Their Long, Winding Legal Suit". enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Archived from the original on January 11, 2013. Retrieved December 5, 2012.

asiae.co.kr

Park, Kun-ouc (February 25, 2010). "Lee Soo-man steps down from SM board of directors". 10 Asia. Archived from the original on June 19, 2017. Retrieved April 27, 2012.
Kim, Lynn (May 13, 2010). "SM Entertainment records biggest Q1 profit". 10 Asia. Archived from the original on August 25, 2012. Retrieved May 4, 2012.
에버랜드, SM과 NCT·에스파 체험 공간 조성. 아시아경제 (in Korean). September 21, 2022. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
Lee, Tae Ho (November 28, 2012). "JYJ, SM Come to Agreement Regarding Exclusive Contract Issue". 10 Asia. Archived from the original on October 4, 2013. Retrieved December 5, 2012.
Kim, Jessica (November 3, 2009). "SM singers boycott Mnet music award". Asiae. Archived from the original on August 25, 2012. Retrieved April 26, 2012.

10.asiae.co.kr

"Han Geng's official position: "SM Entertainment has amicably agreed"". 10asia.co.kr. September 2011. Archived from the original on October 17, 2011. Retrieved November 10, 2011.

billboard.com

Kwaak, Jeyup S. (March 31, 2023). "SM Entertainment Appoints New CEO & Board as K-Pop Giant Looks to the Future". Billboard. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
Herman, Tamar (January 2, 2019). "New NCT-Associated Boy Band WayV Set to Debut in China". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 15, 2022. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
Cirisano, Tatiana (April 4, 2019). "Capitol Music Group & Caroline Sign K-Pop Stars NCT 127 to Distribution Deal". billboard. Archived from the original on April 4, 2019. Retrieved April 5, 2019.
Schneider, Marc (August 1, 2023). "SM Entertainment and Kakao Launch Joint Division in North America". Billboard. Retrieved August 15, 2023.

chosun.com

english.chosun.com

"JYJ Win Legal Battle with Former Management". The Chosun Ilbo. February 18, 2011. Archived from the original on October 18, 2011. Retrieved February 21, 2012.
"JYJ Win Legal Battle with Former Management". The Chosun Ilbo. February 18, 2011. Archived from the original on October 18, 2011. Retrieved February 21, 2012.

news.chosun.com

"TVXQ is a 'slave contract' ... SM, 'quasi-fraud'" (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 11, 2018. Retrieved May 11, 2018.

biz.chosun.com

[단독] 엔터3사 이어 하이브까지... 공정위, 포토카드 끼워팔기 조사. ChosunBiz (in Korean). August 3, 2023. Retrieved August 3, 2023.

cnbc.com

Kao, Kimberley (December 2022). "South Korea's SM Entertainment plans to set up its Southeast Asia headquarters in Singapore". CNBC. Archived from the original on December 1, 2022. Retrieved December 1, 2022.

daum.net

media.daum.net

소년공화국 "이름 때문에 북한 아이돌 아니냐더라". Daum 연예. Archived from the original on August 4, 2016. Retrieved May 17, 2016.
"SM 체크카드 나온다, VISA-KB국민카드와 MOU체결" [SM Entertainment to make MOU contract with VISA and KB Card]. Daum (in Korean). July 26, 2012. Archived from the original on May 17, 2014. Retrieved October 6, 2012.

v.daum.net

"SM 새 보이그룹은 '라이즈'..."실력과 비주얼 겸비한 최정예 멤버 7인"". v.daum.net (in Korean). July 31, 2023. Archived from the original on July 31, 2023. Retrieved August 1, 2023.

donga.com

Jang, Yoon-jung (July 26, 2011). "The Big 3 of Korean Pop Music and Entertainment". The Dong-A Ilbo. Archived from the original on November 9, 2020. Retrieved April 20, 2016.

news.donga.com

"SM Black History". The Dong-A Ilbo (in Korean). November 11, 2015. Archived from the original on May 11, 2018. Retrieved May 11, 2018.

sports.donga.com

Choi, Yoon-a (June 1, 2023). 엑소 백현·시우민·첸 "SM, 노예계약 강요" 법적대응 추진[전문] [EXO Baekhyun, Xiumin, Chen "SM, forced slave contract" legal response [full text]]. Donga. Retrieved June 1, 2023.

dt.co.kr

공정위, 하이브 현장조사...사재기 부추기는 '포카' 상술 본다. THE DIGITAL TIMES (in Korean). August 3, 2023. Retrieved August 3, 2023.

edaily.co.kr

Ahn, Hye-jin (March 21, 2016). "SM C&C;, 회사 쪼갠다…음악콘텐츠사업 울림엔터 분할" [SM C&C; Splits Up...Music Content Division Woolim Entertainment]. Edaily [ko] (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 27, 2016. Retrieved April 2, 2024.

etoday.co.kr

"Searching for entertainment industry power ②. SM entertainment". 이투데이 (in Korean). April 12, 2013. Archived from the original on May 11, 2018. Retrieved May 11, 2018.

forbes.com

Forbes Staff (July 31, 2013). "Korea's S.M. Entertainment: The Company That Created K-Pop". Forbes. Archived from the original on April 21, 2016. Retrieved September 11, 2017.
Herman, Tamar. "WayV Represents SM Entertainment's Goals For Global Dominance Through Cultural Technology". Forbes. Archived from the original on November 12, 2020. Retrieved January 20, 2019.
Kang, John. "Why Alibaba Bought $30M Stake In K-Pop Giant SM Entertainment, Home To EXO And Girls' Generation". Forbes. Archived from the original on April 24, 2017. Retrieved April 23, 2017.
Benjamin, Jeff (August 7, 2019). "Super M, 'The Avengers Of K-Pop,' Unveiled By SM Entertainment And Capitol Music Group". Forbes. Archived from the original on August 9, 2019. Retrieved August 10, 2019.

gaonchart.co.kr

Cho, Seung-hoon (January 24, 2014). "SM, YG, JYP lead 7 companies as KT Music's new stakeholders". Gaon Music Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved September 17, 2014.

hani.co.kr

english.hani.co.kr

"K-pop stars look to online platforms to fill gap left by canceled performances". The Hankyoreh (english.hani.co.kr). Archived from the original on September 12, 2020. Retrieved April 30, 2020.

hankooki.com

sports.hankooki.com

"SM엔터'음원유통 담합' 오명 벗어" [SM Entertainment cleared of accusations of colluding with music distributors]. Sports Hankooki (in Korean). August 16, 2012. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved October 6, 2012.

hankookilbo.com

"Jessica's exits Girl's Generation". Hankook Ilbo (in Korean). September 30, 2014. Archived from the original on May 11, 2018. Retrieved May 11, 2018.

hankyung.com

Kim, Soo-young (January 12, 2025). 무대 위 살아 움직인 '30년 역사'…SM, 'K팝 근본' 맞다 [리뷰] ['30 Years of History' Alive and Moving on Stage... SM is the 'Fundamental of K-Pop']. The Korea Economic Daily (in Korean). Retrieved January 12, 2025.

heraldpop.com

m.heraldpop.com

POP, 헤럴드 (May 18, 2018). "FNC, SM과 전략적 제휴...'SM라이프디자인그룹'으로 사명 변경(공식)". 헤럴드팝 (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 15, 2022. Retrieved November 15, 2022.

heraldpop.com

이수만, SM에 법적대응 예고 "카카오 SM 지분매입은 위법"(공식입장). 헤럴드팝. February 7, 2023.

hype.my

"(UPDATE) #NCT127: SM Entertainment Unveils Members Of New NCT Sub-Unit". Hype. July 4, 2016. Archived from the original on February 12, 2018. Retrieved February 12, 2018.

ibtimes.co.in

"SM Entertainment Wins Lawsuit Against Tao". International Business Times. Archived from the original on August 1, 2016. Retrieved June 19, 2016.

incruit.com

people.incruit.com

"Lee Soo-man SM Group Leader – Leader of popular culture industry moving entertainment industry". people.incruit.com. Archived from the original on October 5, 2018. Retrieved May 11, 2018.

insight.co.kr

"SM, 올해 9월 강남 한복판에 'K팝 국제학교' 개교한다". insight.co.kr. February 16, 2017. Archived from the original on February 18, 2017. Retrieved February 17, 2017.

interest.me

mwave.interest.me

"KPop News – SM Entertainment Invests in Indie Label Baljunso to Spotlight Nonmainstream Music | Mwave". mwave.interest.me. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved May 17, 2016.
"KPOP NEWS – Exclusive Super Junior Label ′Lable SJ′ [sic] Established for 10th Anniversary". Mwave. Archived from the original on June 4, 2016. Retrieved May 17, 2016.
SM States that SNSD will Promote as Eight Without Jessica Archived March 21, 2016, at the Wayback Machine CJ E&M enewsWorld (September 30, 2014). Retrieved February 23, 2016.

jawapos.com

Purnamasari, Deti Mega, ed. (February 8, 2019). "Ada Kantor Cabang, SM Entertainment di Indonesia Bakal Gelar Audisi". JawaPos.com (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on April 26, 2019. Retrieved September 8, 2019.

joins.com

koreajoongangdaily.joins.com

Yoon, So-Yeon (August 4, 2020). "SM Entertainment, JYP Entertainment join forces for Beyond LIVE Corporation". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on August 4, 2020. Retrieved August 6, 2020.
Yoon, So-Yeon (August 26, 2020). "'Our Beloved BoA' to wrap Friday with final remake of singer's most popular songs". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on November 6, 2020. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
Yoon So-yeon (February 7, 2023). "Kakao buys 9% of SM Entertainment, now 2nd largest shareholder". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on February 10, 2023. Retrieved February 10, 2023.
Lee, Jae-lim (March 7, 2023). "Kakao seeks 35% of SM Entertainment to counter HYBE threat". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
Lee, Jae-lim (March 28, 2023). "Kakao has big plans for SM, promises 'amicable' acquisition". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
Yang, Haley (August 1, 2023). "SM, Kakao to launch joint venture in North America". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
"SM Entertainment launches audition program production studio, Studio White". Korea JoongAng Daily. December 22, 2023.

news.joins.com

[단독] SM엔터, 본사에 '엑소 편의점' 연다...지난해 말 이수만-정용진 만나 밑그림. news.joins.com. February 17, 2016. Archived from the original on June 2, 2016. Retrieved May 17, 2016.

joongang.co.kr

"'LOL' 처음해보는 윤아에게 자상하게 게임 가르쳐주는 백현". JoongAng Ilbo. December 7, 2016. Retrieved January 10, 2025.

kbs.co.kr

world.kbs.co.kr

"Is TVXQ Headed for Breakup?". KBS World. August 3, 2009. Archived from the original on January 5, 2010. Retrieved August 3, 2009.
"TVXQ Fan Club Files for Compensation for Cancelled Concert". KBS World. September 3, 2009. Archived from the original on October 30, 2010. Retrieved September 3, 2009.
"SM Entertainment Calls the TVXQ Suit a Big Fraud". KBS World. November 2, 2009. Retrieved November 2, 2009.^{[permanent dead link‍]}

koreadailyus.com

Yi, Lily (March 4, 2016). "Introducing NCT: How SM Entertainment is taking advantage of digital platforms to take over the global entertainment market". www.koreadailyus.com. Archived from the original on February 13, 2018. Retrieved May 17, 2016.

koreaherald.com

"SM Entertainment founder Lee looks to the future as company appoints new management". The Korea Herald. March 31, 2023. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
Koh Young-aah "Super Junior members set to make move into musicals" Archived May 14, 2021, at the Wayback Machine Korea Herald. May 30, 2008. Retrieved April 3, 2012.
"SM's EDM label to drop first track". The Korea Herald. April 26, 2016. Archived from the original on May 5, 2016. Retrieved May 17, 2016.
"SM Entertainment to build culture playground in Changwon". The Korea Herald. June 21, 2020. Archived from the original on October 31, 2020. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
"EXO-M's Kris sues SM to end exclusive contract". The Korea Herald. May 15, 2014. Archived from the original on November 27, 2020. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
Ock, Hyun-ju (May 16, 2014). "Why did EXO-M's Kris sue SM?". The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on May 28, 2023. Retrieved April 2, 2024.

kpopherald.koreaherald.com

"SM Entertainment's next boy band to have 'unlimited' members". Kpop Herald. Archived from the original on May 18, 2020. Retrieved May 17, 2016.

koreatimes.co.kr

"After 20 years, SM Entertainment to expand overseas base". The Korea Times. December 7, 2015. Archived from the original on August 6, 2017. Retrieved May 17, 2016.
The Korea Times: SM, IB Worldwide ink deal to create 'sportainment'
"SM's new K-pop band NCT U to debut this week". The Korea Times. April 4, 2016. Archived from the original on May 10, 2016. Retrieved May 17, 2016.
"TVXQ Feuds With SM Entertainment". The Korea Times. August 2, 2009. Archived from the original on March 6, 2012. Retrieved August 3, 2009.
"TVXQ to Stick Together Despite Legal Dispute". The Korea Times. August 3, 2009. Archived from the original on March 6, 2012. Retrieved August 3, 2009.
Han, Sang-hee (August 3, 2009). "TVXQ to Stick Together Despite Legal Dispute". The Korea Times. The Korea Times Co. Archived from the original on March 6, 2012. Retrieved January 23, 2017.
"No Min-woo files damage suit against SM". The Korea Times. May 12, 2015. Archived from the original on May 7, 2016. Retrieved April 20, 2016.
Han Sang, Hee (November 22, 2009). "Music Awards Has Fresh Yet Disappointing Start". The Korea Times. Archived from the original on November 25, 2009. Retrieved December 13, 2009.

kpopstarz.com

Alexander, Kevin (July 22, 2016). "Kris And Luhan's Contract Lawsuit Against SM Entertainment Ends". KPOPStarz. Archived from the original on July 24, 2016. Retrieved July 23, 2016.

kt.com

"(kt PR room) KT to acquire KMP Holdings to strengthen its music businesses". KT Corporation. November 23, 2012. Archived from the original on June 19, 2020. Retrieved August 2, 2013.

livejournal.com

community.livejournal.com

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mk.co.kr

news.mk.co.kr

"Korean Music Power: KMP Holdings Co. Ltd. Launched!" Archived October 22, 2013, at the Wayback Machine Maeil Kyungje. March 18, 2010. Retrieved October 6, 2012 (in Korean)
"No Min-woo claimed against SM". Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 6, 2021. Retrieved May 11, 2018.
"FTC, SM modified the contract of exclusive contract 'recognition'". Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 6, 2021. Retrieved May 11, 2018.

mk.co.kr

Kim, So-yeon (February 7, 2024). "SM, 지난해 매출 1조원 육박…매출액 9600억·영업이익 1154억" [SM, last year's sales were close to 1 trillion won... Sales of 960 billion won and operating profit of 115.4 billion won]. Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). Retrieved December 5, 2024.

mnet.com

enewsworld.mnet.com

Ho, Stewart (April 23, 2012). "Super Junior to Hold Encore Concert in Seoul in May". enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Archived from the original on July 9, 2012. Retrieved April 26, 2012.
Lee, JinHo (August 17, 2012). "Kang Ho Dong Announces Return by Signing with SM C&C". enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Archived from the original on January 29, 2013. Retrieved August 18, 2012.
Choi, Eunhwa (August 18, 2012). "Three Reasons Why Kang Ho Dong Signed with SM". enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Archived from the original on May 6, 2013. Retrieved August 18, 2012.
Ho, Stewart (September 19, 2012). "SM C&C Takes Over AM Entertainment – Home to Jang Dong Gun, Kim Ha Neul and Others". enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Archived from the original on September 23, 2012. Retrieved October 6, 2012.
Ho, Stewart (September 19, 2012). "Lee Su Geun, Kim Byung Man Join Kang Ho Dong at SM C&C?". enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Archived from the original on January 3, 2013. Retrieved October 6, 2012.
Park, HyunMin (September 19, 2012). "Decision on JYJ vs. SM Entertainment Case Postponed Indefinitely for Mediation". enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Archived from the original on January 11, 2013. Retrieved November 27, 2012.
Park, HyunMin; Kim, Erika (November 28, 2012). "SM and JYJ Put an End to Their Long, Winding Legal Suit". enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Archived from the original on January 11, 2013. Retrieved December 5, 2012.

moonrok.com

"The History of K-pop, Chapter 4: How Lee Soo Man's First Big Fail Resulted in Korea's Modern Pop Star System | MoonROK". moonrok.com. July 14, 2014. Archived from the original on April 25, 2022. Retrieved April 18, 2016.

mt.co.kr

star.mt.co.kr

Mun, Wan-Sik (February 27, 2012). "SM Entertainment takes over travel agency". Star News [ko]. Archived from the original on August 24, 2012. Retrieved May 1, 2012.
"한경 "SM, 非정상적 활동강요" Archived July 22, 2011, at the Wayback Machine Star News. December 22, 2009. Retrieved May 1, 2012 (in Korean)

musicbusinessworldwide.com

Dalugdug, Mandy (August 10, 2023). "SM Entertainment to launch music publishing subsidiary, Kreation Music Rights". Music Business Worldwide. Retrieved August 15, 2023.

mydaily.co.kr

m.mydaily.co.kr

전, 원 (January 27, 2016). 상상 이상의 이수만...SM, NCT로 초거대 공룡이 되다(종합). MyDaily [ko].

mydaily.co.kr

엑소 루한, SM에 전속계약 해지소송...크리스와 같은 행보. MyDaily [ko]. October 10, 2014. Archived from the original on June 4, 2016. Retrieved May 17, 2016.

nate.com

news.nate.com

"SM 새 그룹 EXO, 30일 프롤로그 싱글 공개". Nate News (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 5, 2019. Retrieved April 21, 2016.

naver.com

entertain.naver.com

[단독] SM 스타 및 직원 350여명,하와이로 대규모 단합 대회 떠난다...각종 화제, 진풍경 잇따라 (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 19, 2018. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
"NCT DREAM, 데뷔곡 '츄잉검' 25일 '엠카'서 첫선". Naver (in Korean). Star Money. August 19, 2016. Archived from the original on April 15, 2019. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
"NCT 2020, 10월 12일 출격 확정...新멤버 쇼타로·성찬까지 23명 참여[공식입장]". Naver TV (in Korean). September 20, 2020. Archived from the original on October 1, 2020. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
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