#SM Entertainment

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?

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?

NCT members Jeno and Jaemin debut as unit NCT JNJM on February 23. Exploring SM's evolving strategy and the future of K-pop sub-units.

SM Entertainment's new trainees, SMTR25, face backlash for their cover of Girls' Generation's 'Into The New World,' with fans citing the erasure of female empowerment context.

Discover the hidden lion detail in Girls’ Generation's 2015 Lion Heart album cover that fans finally spotted in 2026. A viral moment for the K-pop legends.

EXO's 8th album REVERXE is out, but Chanyeol is facing backlash for thanking CEO Tak Young Joon amidst the ongoing SM vs. CBX legal battle. Read about the fandom divide.

EXO's REVERXE recorded a 75% drop in first-day sales compared to their previous album, sparking backlash. Fans blame Baekhyun's absence for the commercial decline.

During a Jan 19, 2026 fancall, NCT's Renjun revealed he has 'nothing' to hope for this year, sparking outrage toward SM Entertainment's management and concern for his mental health.

On January 20, 2026, SM Entertainment announced major legal action against X users for malicious posts targeting aespa, RIIZE, and NCT WISH.