By Blogger Master Senin, 25 Maret 2013 0 comments

SM Entertainment has partnered up with 10 Corso Como to create the ‘10 Corso Como Seoul Melody’ project. After releasing the first batch of teasers earlier, more previews from the photoshoot and tracks of the label’s currently popular artists have been unveiled.

The pictorial was created to celebrate the 5th anniversary of 10 Corso Como in the ’10 Corso Como Seoul Melody’ project, which will include a special remix album of hit songs by TVXQ, Super Junior, Girls’ Generation, SHINee, and f(x).

The project is also held in collaboration with the April issue of W Korea magazine, in which Luna, Victoria, Sulli, Amber, Yesung, Donghae, Kangin, Yuri, Taeyeon, Seohyun, Onew, Minho, Key, Taemin and are a part of the photo shoot for the project along with other SM Entertainment artists.

Check out the videos below!

By Blogger Master Minggu, 24 Maret 2013 0 comments

We previously reported that SM Entertainment has partnered up with 10 Corso Como to create the ‘10 Corso Como Seoul Melody’ project. Previews from the photoshoot and tracks of the label’s currently popular artists have been unveiled.

The pictorial was created to celebrate the 5th anniversary of 10 Corso Como in the ’10 Corso Como Seoul Melody’ project, which will include a special remix album of hit songs by TVXQ, Super Junior, Girls’ Generation, SHINee, and f(x).

The videos are individual photo shoots of Changmin, Eunhyuk, Tiffany, Jonghyun and Krystal for the magazine ‘W’ with respective tracks playing in the background.

Eunhyuk


Krystal


Jonghyun


Tiffany


Changmin

By Blogger Master Sabtu, 23 Maret 2013 0 comments

By Blogger Master Senin, 18 Maret 2013 0 comments

SM Entertainment announced S.M. + 10 Corso Como Seoul Collaboration Project: 10 Corso Como Seoul Melody.

Compilation album:
A remix album containing 5 hit tracks of TVXQ!, Super Junior, Girls’ Generation, SHINee and f(x)

Collaboration products:
동방신기(TVXQ!) + BE@RBRICK figure
슈퍼주니어(Super Junior) + SUPER sunglass
소녀시대(Girls’ Generation) + CARVEN collar
샤이니(SHINee) + THOM BROWNE cardigan
f(x) + AUDIO TECHNICA headset

Launching party:
March 28th, at 10 Corso Como Avenuel Store (Myeong-dong, Seoul)

The album and collaboration will be available at the following stores:
10 Corso Como Avenuel Store (Myeong-dong, Seoul)
Flagship Store (Cheongdam-dong, Seoul)
Online store: (http://eshop.10corsocomo.co.kr/)

Are you going to buy these collaboration products?


Source: SMTOWN Facebook
Written by: angelclowie18@dkpopnews.net

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It was once again revealed that G-Dragon used to be a trainee under SM Entertainment.

In the March 15 broadcast of SBS’ ‘Thank You’, G-Dragon appeared as guest and revealed, “First I trained for five years in SM, and then I moved to YG Entertainment.”

He continued, “Yang Hyun Suk used to make me write lyrics for one song, and also compose a song every week. I’ve been doing it for 6 years. I started during middle school. I had to make a song and get it checked every week. I did not know where to start and I wondered where it would lead.”

G-Dragon admitted he started feeling progress after about a year. He shared, “As I did it over and over again, writing lyrics became easier than eating.”

What do you think? What if G-Dragon had been a part of TVXQ or even Super Junior?

By Blogger Master Minggu, 03 Maret 2013 0 comments

SM Entertainment’s very own managers tried their hand at a very entertaining dance cover of SHINee’s latest hit track, “Dream Girl”!

The agency recently released a dance cover video featuring the Super Junior, EXO and SHINee’s very own managers skillfully showing off their moves. Instead of microphone stands like SHINee, they used mops as props to give the video a hilarious twist.

Check out the clip below:

By Blogger Master Kamis, 03 Mei 2012 0 comments

SM Entertainment labelmates TVXQ, Super Junior, Girls Generation and f(x) got together for a special pictorial for lifestyle magazine ‘1st Look’.

In promotions for SM’s upcoming documentary film ‘I AM’, 1st Look features Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun, TVXQ’s Yunho, Super Junior’s Leeteuk and f(x)’s Krystal. And along with each pictorial also features an in-depth interview with each members.

In the interview, Seohyun talked about her past and future, giving a glimpse into who she really is, being both Seohyun and Seo Joohyun. (full interview here)

TVXQ’s Yunho reveals his goals, “I like resting, but I’m happier when I’m singing. Like my idol, Michael Jackson, I want to become a singer that is remembered forever.”

Leeteuk expressed, “Behind the glitz and glam of the career of a celebrity lies a normal, Korean man, who is hungry for love and success.”

Catch the full spread and interviews featuring the SM artists on the latest issue of 1st Look.










Source: Newsen

By Blogger Master Selasa, 01 Mei 2012 0 comments

(omitted unrelated parts)

Poised at the intersection of two countries’ fast-moving pop cultures and cutting-edge media technology, the sprawling genre colloquially known as K-pop has operated outside the American pop limelight. But that’s changing. A-list producers like will.i.am, Diplo and Kanye West are lining up to work with South Korean artists like 2NE1, GD&TOP and JYJ.

(omitted unrelated parts)

The overwhelmingly single-gender bands, cast by talent agencies for Korean corporate label conglomerates like SM Entertainment and YG Entertainment, created fierce and ever-evolving loyalties — imagine picking your favorite Beatle or Rolling Stone if there were 10 of them.

Songs and especially videos were quickly passed over high-speed Internet and mobile devices several times faster than what’s available in America. Sites like AllKPop and magazines like KoreAm chronicled the exploits of the young, fashionable and lightly transgressive stars — when GD&TOP and pop singer Hyuna saw singles banned by South Korea’s major broadcasting networks, that made for delicious scandal. In August, Billboard launched a K-Pop Hot 100 chart to track the genre’s sales.

Read the full article "K-pop enters American pop consciousness" from LA times here.

Source: LA Times via bigbangforlife.tumblr

By Blogger Master Senin, 30 April 2012 0 comments

Although the press premiere of the movie “I AM” has been cancelled, the showcase featuring SM Entertainment’s artists was still held on April 30 at 7PM KST.

SM Entertainment’s artists including Kangta, TVXQ, Super Junior, Girls’ Generation, SHINee and f(x), along with movie director Choi Jin Sung attended the event. Aside from interviews, each artist also shared some behind-the-scenes stories they hadn’t revealed in the past during the showcase.

“I AM” movie documents the performances and daily lives of SM artist at the previous “SMTOWN Live in New York” held at Madison Square Garden. The film will be in theaters on May 10.

By Blogger Master Sabtu, 28 April 2012 0 comments

The “SMTOWN LIVE WORLD TOUR III” that kicks off in LA on 20 May will be making a much anticipated stop in Japan!

With a new format and performances as well as new collaborations, this upgraded version of “SMTOWN LIVE WORLD TOUR III” is something you should not miss.

[SMTOWN LIVE WORLD TOUR III in TOKYO]

■ Date : 4 & 5 August 2012

■ Location : Tokyo Dome

■ Opening time/Start time

・4 August (15:00 / 17:00)
・5 August (14:00 / 16:00)

■ Performers list :

BoA / Tohoshinki / Super Junior / Shoujo Jidai / SHINee / f(x) / EXO-K / EXO-M and More

※ Line-up may change depending on schedule

■ Ticketing Period

27 April 2012 12:00 ~ 22 May 2012 12:00

http://tickebo.jp/1204-smt02/

■ Ticket Price : ¥12,800(Tax Inclusive)

■ Administrative cost : ¥450(Tax Inclusive)

■ Each ballot application can only apply for a maximum of 2 tickets

(Other Ticket Details omitted)

Source : [Bigeast Official Site]

Translated & Shared by : dongbangdata.net

By Blogger Master Kamis, 26 April 2012 0 comments

Girls’ Generation has formed its first unit group since debuting in 2007, and named the unit as ‘TaeTiSeo’. The name is based on first Korean characters of the three members Taeyeon, Tiffany, and Seohyun.

In a lot of cases, unit groups come up with completely different names in order to distinguish them from their original groups. Particularly, Super Junior had named their own sub-unit ‘K.R.Y’, while After School has ‘Orange Caramel’ and Rainbow with ‘Pixie’. However, SM just gave Girls’ Generation’s unit a plain and rather harder to pronounce name, ‘TaeTiSeo’.

A representative from SM Entertainment explained, “We named them using the first letter of each member’s name because Girls’ Generation’s unit group is not permanently set. Depending on their song and album concept in the future, the members can definitely change. Waiting to see which members will form a new unit will become fun for the fans.”

“Since the members can keep changing, we had to pick a name that’s easy to remember and not so confusing to the fans”, the agency added.

Meanwhile, all the tracks of Girls’ Generation TaeTiSeo’ mini album “Twinkle” will be first released worldwide through iTunes on April 29th.

Source: Nate
Written by: jhezwafu @dkpopnews.net

By Blogger Master Rabu, 25 April 2012 0 comments

Last year, SM Entertainment announced that they will be producing a drama based on the uber-popular Japanese comic, “Hanazakari no Kimitachi e” also known as “Hana Kimi”. After much delays, SM finally revealed its lead casts.

According to sources, SHINee’s Minho and f(x)’s Sulli have been selected to play the lead roles of Izumi Sano and Mizuki Ashiya respectively. And with SM taking helm at the production, other casts for the drama will most likely have SM artists and actors.

PD Jun Ki Sang of ‘Boys Over Flowers‘ will be directing the drama, and it’s also been revealed that the drama is scheduled to broadcast on SBS in the second half of the year.


Source: Nate

By Blogger Master Senin, 23 April 2012 0 comments

The OST ‘Dear My Family’ of the movie 〈I AM: SMTOWN LIVE WORLD TOUR in Madison Square Garden〉 was released today.

The digital single ‘Dear My Family,’ released through various music websites including Melon, Genie, NAVER MUSIC, etc. on the 24th, was a track from Yoo Young Jin’s 3rd album ‘지애( released in 2001)’ and Kangta, Moon Hee Jun, S.E.S, Shinhwa, Fly to the sky and BoA participated in the song at that time.

Especially, as the movie 〈I AM.〉 will be released on May 10th, SM’s artists such as Kangta, BoA, TVXQ!, Super Junior, Girls’ Generation, SHINee, f(x), EXO-K and EXO-M newly recorded the song.

Also, ‘Dear My Family,’ which features beautiful melody with touching lyrics and SM artists’ soft voice, is enough to touch listeners’ hearts.

Meanwhile, the movie 〈I AM.〉, which will show SMTOWN LIVE WORLD TOUR held at Madison Square Garden in New York on October 23rd and SM artists’ daily life, will be released on May 10th.



Update: SM Entertainment released the full music video for the track as well. The video shows the highlight scenes of the movie 〈I AM.〉 and sketch of SM artists at the recording studio.

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SM Entertainment, the agency that houses to top artists like TVXQ, Super Junior and Girls' Generation, will be setting out new venture. After launching its travel agency back in February, SM will be branching out into the restaurant business.

On April 23rd, SM Entertainment announced that they have partnered with Kraze International to launch a new joint venture business, “SM Kraze”.

SM Kraze aims to build the foundation for spreading Korean pop culture through chain restaurants. In particular, the two companies are in the works of creating something called, “E-Factor,” incorporating food and entertainment for a new type of business.

SM Kraze will be launching their very first ‘new style of PUB’ flagship store in Chungdam-dong within the first half of the year and will attempt to satisfy the tastes of Koreans and foreigners with its menus.


Source: Nate
Written by: jhezwafu @dkpopnews.net

By Blogger Master Jumat, 20 April 2012 0 comments

SM Entertainment will be releasing a biographical movie titled “I AM”. After releasing series of teaser and characters posters, the agency released new trailer for the upcoming film.

The new trailer features some cuts and highlights of SM Entertainment’s artists during their training period. It showcases past rehearsals, auditions and some behind the scenes.

“I AM” movie documents the performances and daily lives of SM artist at the previous “SMTOWN Live in New York” held at Madison Square Garden. The biographical movie, directed by Choi Shinsung, features Kangta, BoA, TVXQ, Super Junior, Girls’ Generation, f(x) and SHINee.

The movie is set to be released this May.

By Blogger Master Minggu, 15 April 2012 0 comments

As of this moment, only one screening has been announced for Tuesday, May 15th, at 9:00 PM. The movie will be screened at the CGV Cinemas (621 S. Western Ave.) in the Koreatown district of Los Angeles, a venue that has hosted quite a few K-Pop-related events in the past.

General admission tickets for the event are $12. Discounted tickets are available for students and seniors for $10. You may purchase tickets here, by scrolling down to the list of May 15th movie showings.

Movie Synopsis

I AM. follows the artists of SM TOWN as they prepare for their first show at Madison Square Garden, one of the most storied stages on the planet. Inter-cut with performances captured from the historic concert, the movie reveals the stories of young performers who are living out their dreams.

Throughout the movie, audiences are treated to never-before-seen images from the stars’ childhoods, footage of their SM TOWN auditions and images from past training. Ultimately the movie is a touching coming-of-age story about the growing pains and glory of young artists who are storming the globe with KPOP.

Extra Details

Original Language Title: I AM.

Completed in: 2012

Run time: 85 min.

Countries: South Korea

Languages: English, Korean

Cast and Crew: f(x), BoA, SHINee, Girls' Generation, Super Junior, Kangta, TVXQ

Credit: SMTOWN

Source: Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival 2012, SMTOWN

Article Credit: joAnnwashere @ SHINee Forums International (shineee.net) 

By Blogger Master Rabu, 11 April 2012 0 comments

Following the release of posters of SHINee, f(x) and BoA, SM Entertainment released new poster for upcoming movie “I AM” featuring the soloist Kangta.

Kangta’s poster caption states, “There was a time when not one person… care to even glance in our direction.”

As previously revealed, “I AM” movie will document the performances and daily lives of SM artist at the previous “SMTOWN Live in New York” held at Madison Square Garden. The biographical movie, directed by Choi Shinsung, will feature SM artists including Kangta, BoA, TVXQ, Super Junior, Girls’ Generation, f(x) and SHINee.


Photo: SM Entertainment
Written by: jhezwafu @dkpopnews.net

By Blogger Master Selasa, 10 April 2012 0 comments

SM Entertainment’s CEO, Lee Soo Man recently met the US Secretary of State and former first lady, Hillary Clinton.

Lee Soo Man has been invited to a special screening of the movie ‘The Lady’ which was hosted by Hillary Clinton and Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) in Washington, DC on April 9th.

Individuals invited to the event included some big names in the U.S. political and arts circles including director of the film, Luc Besson, diplomat Kurt Campbell, Michelle Kwan and Michelle Yeoh, the actress who stars as Aung San Suu Kyi in ‘The Lady.’

‘The Lady’ is based on the story of political activist and Myanmar democracy leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, and was directed by Luc Besson.

Lee Soo Man was able to attend the event, as he has developed a friendship with Michelle Yeoh. Last November, Hillary Clinton stopped by Korea before heading on to Myanmar to meet Aung San Suu Kyi. At the request of Michelle Yeoh, Lee Sooman passed a DVD of ‘The Lady’ to Hillary Clinton ten minutes before she left Korea.

Source: Nate
Written by: jhezwafu @dkpopnews.net

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Following the release of posters of the groups SHINee and f(x), SM Entertainment released new poster for upcoming movie “I AM” featuring the ‘Asia’s Star’ BoA!

As previously revealed, “I AM” movie will document the performances and daily lives of SM artist at the previous “SMTOWN Live in New York” held at Madison Square Garden. The biographical movie, directed by Choi Shinsung, will feature SM artists including Kangta, BoA, TVXQ, Super Junior, Girls’ Generation, f(x) and SHINee.

The movie is set to be released this May.


Written by: jhezwafu @dkpopnews.net

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Following the posters of SHINee, SM Entertainment released new posters for upcoming movie ‘I AM’ featuring the girls of f(x)!

“I AM” documents the performances and daily lives of SM artist at the previous “SMTOWN Live in New York” held at Madison Square Garden. The biographical movie, directed by Choi Shinsung, features SM artists including Kangta, BoA, TVXQ, Super Junior, Girls’ Generation, f(x) and SHINee.

The movie is set to be released this May.


Written by: jhezwafu @dkpopnews.net