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NCT's Mark to release debut solo album next month

Mark of boy band NCT is set to release his full-length debut album on April 7, his agency SM Entertainment said Tuesday.

2025-03-11

EXO member Xiumin's agency accuses KBS of siding with SM after 'Music Bank' snub

EXO member Xiumin's current agency One Hundred Label accused KBS of favoring its relationship with the artist's former agency SM Entertainment in a statement on Tuesday.

2025-03-05

Hearts2Hearts holds showcase ahead of debut single 'The Chase' release — in pictures

Hearts2Hearts held a showcase on Monday at Yes24 Live Hall in eastern Seoul to celebrate the release of its debut single, “The Chase.”

2025-02-24

SM's Hearts2Hearts sets sights on 'best rookie' title with new single 'The Chase'

SM Entertainment rolled out debutants Hearts2Hearts on Monday, with the most members in a girl group from the K-pop agency since Girls’ Generation’s debut 15 years ago.

2025-02-24

SM's first British boy band dearALICE releases debut single 'Ariana'

SM Entertainment's first British boy band dearALICE made its official debut on Friday with a digital single titled "Ariana."

2025-02-21

These Kakao-backed K-pop acts are ready to shake up 2025

Kakao Entertainment is gearing up to showcase a new lineup of K-pop rookies this year, including Starship Entertainment’s girl group KiiiKiii and SM Entertainment’s British boy band dearALICE.

2025-02-14

SM Entertainment, Mega MGC Coffee ink MOU to promote label's artists

SM Entertainment and Mega MGC Coffee inked a partnership to promote the K-pop label's artists, starting with soon-to-debut girl group Hearts2Hearts.

2025-02-13

Grammy Awards snubs K-pop this year: Why this could be good for the scene

A Grammy nomination is not to be taken for granted, but the absence of any hint of K-pop at the 67th Grammy Awards may signal a possible dimming of the spotlight on the once-glorious champion of the Korean pop culture market.

2025-02-07

Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra to perform arrangements of SM Entertainment's music

The Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra is set to perform orchestral arrangements of K-pop songs made by SM Entertainment in upcoming concerts.

2025-02-03

Kakao Entertainment to launch K-pop fan platform

Kakao Entertainment is gearing up to take on HYBE's Weverse with its own K-pop fan platform to connect them with their favorite artists.

2025-01-31