Has NCT’s Concept Been Effective?
In 2016, SM Entertainment launched the idol group project called Neo Culture Technology -- otherwise known as NCT. We previously covered the conce…
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SM’s Treatment of Non-Korean Artists
The recent news of Henry leaving SM Entertainment, which unfortunately did not come as a surprise, raises wider questions about the treatment and posit…
U-Know Yunho Returns on a Grimy Beat “Drop”
Before I even begin I just have to… take a moment to collect myself. For most Cassies, it’s been a long two years (made even longer for the abse…
The Staying Power of SNSD
It has been announced that SNSD will be making a comeback in early August to mark the group's 10th anniversary. The girl group has been on hiatus for t…
Managing Idol Relationships, the SM Way
The recent news of EXO’s Kai and f(x)’s Krystal breaking up after having been together publicly for a little over a year marks the end of the second of…
Amber Cries for Help: What’s Going on at SM?
Our idols are human too, a fact that’s easy to overlook when we’re bombarded by flashy visuals and crafted personalities. We forget that this is a job …
Companies on Top in 2016
2016 was a year full of ups and downs. There were many great comebacks, debuts, and plenty of releases. There were also disbandments, contract terminat…
Politics & Performance: China’s Ban on South Korea’s Entertainment Industry
The political tensions between China and South Korea has overflowed into South Korea’s entertainment industry, with the recent ban of South Korea movi…
SM Station: Hit or Miss?
In late January of this year, SM Entertainment announced that they would be embarking on a unique digital music project with weekly digital single rele…
Lay vs. Luhan: A David and Goliath Battle Emerges in China
On October 21st, Luhan dropped the lead single “Catch Me When I fall” for his newest EP Xperience. This was followed by the release of "Lose Control" b…