Recent events
Recent events tied to this brand in public sources.
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2022
S.M. Entertainment launches digital passport membership
S.M. Entertainment launched the Music Nation SMTown Meta-passport, a digital passport membership for fans. The membership was scheduled to be distributed on February 14.
2021
S.M. Entertainment launches Beyond Live
S.M. Entertainment said it launched Beyond Live, an online-only concert streaming platform.
2021
CJ ENM reported to plan acquisition of Lee Soo-man’s SM Entertainment shares
A report citing investment-banking sources said CJ ENM would acquire Lee Soo-man’s stake in SM Entertainment for 630 billion won and was expected to sign a contract that day or the following day.
2021
CJ ENM enters exclusive talks to acquire a stake in SM Entertainment
CJ ENM was reported to be in exclusive talks to acquire a 19.37% stake in SM Entertainment.
2021
KAIST and SM Entertainment team up on metaverse research
KAIST and SM Entertainment teamed up to conduct joint research on digital avatars for virtual concerts and metaverse concert technology.
2021
SM Entertainment and MGM partner on U.S. K-pop audition program
SM Entertainment and MGM Worldwide Television Group partnered to create a K-pop audition program in the United States, intended to launch a new NCT sub-unit focused on U.S. promotions.
2020
SM Entertainment responds to Black Mamba video similarity allegations
SM Entertainment said it contacted the artist and company mentioned in connection with scenes in aespa’s “Black Mamba” music video, explained its planning intentions and group story, and said they understood the process and had no objections to the scenes. The video had faced allegations of similarities to other artwork.
2020
SM Entertainment and Marvel reveal collaboration
SM Entertainment and Marvel revealed a collaboration involving a limited-edition merchandise series, described in the article as the beginning of a long-term partnership.
2020
S.M. Entertainment secures funding from Naver
S.M. Entertainment said it secured 100 billion won in funding from Naver. The funding will go to two S.M. affiliates and a fund dedicated to creating new video content.
2020
S.M. Entertainment secures funding from Naver
S.M. Entertainment said it secured 100 billion won in funding from Naver. The funding will go to two S.M. affiliates and a fund dedicated to creating video content.
2020
SMTOWN Store begins welcoming visitors in Vietnam
Vietnam’s first SMTown Store began welcoming visitors for a sneak peek at its new location on July 3. An official launch was expected in the fourth quarter, but the source said its timing was unclear.
2020
SM Entertainment responds to allegations concerning NCT member Taeyong
SM Entertainment responded to online claims about NCT member Taeyong's conduct during middle school, saying the posts contained unverified and distorted claims and that it would consider legal action if they continued.
2020
SM Entertainment announces Beyond Live lightstick-syncing service
SM Entertainment announced a real-time lightstick-syncing service for paid viewers of its upcoming Beyond Live concert, to be provided in collaboration with Naver.
2019
SM Entertainment and Korean Air launch onboard safety video
SM Entertainment and Korean Air launched an in-flight safety promotional video across Korean Air routes. The video features SuperM and BoA.
2019
SM Entertainment plans new boy and girl groups
SM Entertainment executive Kim Young-min said the company expects to launch new boy and girl groups next year.