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RIIZE announces mini album 'II' for June 15, 2026. Beyond the comeback, this release is a test of whether SM Entertainment's guitar-pop bet has a second chapter.
aespa dropped the dance practice video for 'WDA (Whole Different Animal)' feat. G-Dragon. Beyond the choreography, the collab reveals a quiet but deliberate shift in how SM Entertainment is repositioning its flagship 4th-gen act.
NCT's Jaehyun was discharged from mandatory military service on May 3, 2026. He's the second member out. Here's what it means for NCT's timeline — and K-pop's absence economy.
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[email protected]NCT WISH claimed their first Music Bank win for 'Ode to Love' with 11,578 points. But what does a K-pop music show score really tell us about an artist's reach?
NCT WISH hit #1 on YouTube KR Trending. PRISM analyzes SM's 4th-gen strategy, fandom structure shifts, and K-pop's platform imbalance across four axes.
South Korea enforced new K-Pop standard contracts on January 1, 2026 — capping trainee terms at 3 years, mandating mental health support, requiring financial transparency. A 17-year arc from the TVXQ lawsuit, and what it means for the industry's economics.
SM Entertainment confirms RIIZE's second mini album drops June 15, 2026 — seven months after their last release. Here's why this comeback is more than just new music.
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[email protected]NCT drops a surprise teaser for their full-group return as NCT 2026, marking their 10th debut anniversary. Here's what it means for fans, the industry, and SM Entertainment.
NCT WISH drops the first teaser for 'Ode to Love,' their debut full-length album arriving April 20. What does this move say about SM Entertainment's strategy and K-pop's evolving playbook?
Red Velvet's Irene drops her first full-length solo album 'Biggest Fan' on March 30. What does this debut mean for her career, her fans, and the K-pop industry?
After 25 years with SM Entertainment, BoA launches BApal Entertainment. Could this signal a new model for K-pop artist independence?
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[email protected]Mnet's "Reply High School" puts 15 SM trainees in a school setting with Super Junior and TVXQ mentors. Is this the future of debut preparation?