All artists under SM Entertainment are collectively known as the SM Town.[1] All names listed are adapted from SM Entertainment official website.
Current artists
editGroups
editName | Debut year | Debut album | Members | Ref |
---|---|---|---|---|
TVXQ | 2004 | Tri-Angle | Former:
|
[6] |
Super Junior | 2005 | Twins | Former: |
[13] |
Girls' Generation | 2007 | Girls' Generation | Former: |
[18] |
Shinee | 2008 | Replay | Former: |
[22] |
Exo | 2012 | Mama | Former: |
[29] |
Red Velvet | 2014 | Ice Cream Cake | [31] | |
NCT | 2016 | NCT 2018 Empathy | Former: |
[35] |
Aespa | 2020 | Savage | [36] | |
Riize | 2023 | Get a Guitar |
Former: |
[38] |
Mytro[A] | 2024 | TBA |
|
[39] |
Dear Alice[B] | TBA | TBA |
|
[41] |
Sub-units
editName | Spinoff of | Debut year | Debut album | Members | Ref |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
NCT 127 | NCT | 2016 | NCT#127 | Former: |
[42] |
NCT Dream | The First | [43] | |||
Oh!GG | Girls' Generation | 2018 | Lil' Touch | Former: |
[44] |
WayV | NCT | 2019 | The Vision |
Former: |
[45] |
Exo-SC | Exo | 2019 | What a Life | [46] | |
Red Velvet – Irene & Seulgi | Red Velvet | 2020 | Monster | [47] | |
NCT DoJaeJung | NCT | 2023 | Perfume |
|
[48] |
Super Junior-L.S.S. | Super Junior | Let's Standing Show | [49] | ||
NCT Wish | NCT | 2024 | Wish |
|
[50] |
|
Virtualedit
DJseditSM has several DJs active under its ScreaM Records sub-label.
Studio artistsedit
Actorsedit
Entertainersedit
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Former artists
editGroups
editName | Years active | Debut album | Members | Ref |
---|---|---|---|---|
The Blue | 1992–1995; 2009 | 1st The Blue – New Release | [99] | |
Tin Tin Five | 1993–2010 | Tin-Tin-Five |
|
[100] |
Major | 1994 | Easy Rock Single 1 |
|
[101][102] |
J&J | 1994 | Guitar And Dance Single 1 |
|
[103] |
H.O.T. | 1996–2001; 2018–2019 | We Hate All Kinds of Violence | [104] | |
S.E.S | 1997–2002; 2016–2017 | I'm Your Girl | [105] | |
Shinhwa | 1998–present[D] | Haegyeolsa | [107] | |
Fly to the Sky | 1999–2009; 2014–2019[E] | Day by Day | [109] | |
Milk[F] | 2001–2003 | With Freshness |
|
[111] |
Black Beat | 2002–2007 | The First Performance #001 |
|
[112] |
Shinvi | 2002–2003 | 15 to 30 |
|
[113] |
Isak N Jiyeon | 2002–2004 | Tell Me Baby | [114] | |
Trax | 2004–2012; 2015–2019; 2024 | Paradox | [115] | |
The Grace | 2005–2010 | One More Time, OK? | [116] | |
f(x) | 2009–2016; 2019 | Nu ABO | [117] |
Sub-units
editName | Spinoff of | Years active | Debut album | Members | Ref |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Super Junior-T | Super Junior | 2007–2008; 2015 | Rokkugo | [118] | |
Super Junior-M | 2008–2009; 2011–2014 | Me | [119] | ||
Super Junior-H | 2008 | Cooking? Cooking! | [120] | ||
Super Junior-D&E | 2011–2015; 2017–present[G] | Oppa, Oppa | [122] | ||
Kim Heechul & Kim Jungmo[H] | Super Junior Trax |
2011–2019 | Cottage Industry | [124] | |
Girls' Generation-TTS | Girls' Generation | 2012–2017 | Twinkle | [125] | |
Exo-CBX | Exo | 2016–present[I] | Hey Mama! | [127] |
Project groups
editSM Entertainment has established multiple project groups, which are groups that are usually formed on a temporary basis and for a specific purpose. Project groups typically disband after a short promotional period.[128]
Name | Years active | Debut album | Members | Ref |
---|---|---|---|---|
S | 2003; 2014 | Fr. in. Cl | [129] | |
SM the Ballad | 2010; 2014 | Miss You | [130] | |
Younique Unit | 2012 | PYL Younique Volume 1 | [131] | |
SM the Performance | 2012–2013 | "Spectrum" | [132] | |
Toheart[J] | 2014 | 1st Mini Album | [133] | |
SuperM | 2019–2021 | SuperM | [134] | |
Got the Beat | 2022–2023 | Stamp on It | [135] |
Notes
edit- ^ Co-managed with YamYam Entertainment
- ^ DearAlice was stablished in collaboration with Kakao Entertainment North America and Moon&Back Media.[40]
- ^ The following list includes all SM Entertainment artists that have been declared by SM to have made (or are soon to make) their official debut as a soloist. It does not include artists who have only released digital singles or soundtrack songs.
- ^ Shinhwa departed SM in 2003[106]
- ^ Fly to the Sky departed SM in 2004[108]
- ^ Milk were formed under SM's sister label, BM Entertainment.[110]
- ^ Super Junior-D&E departed SM in 2023[121]
- ^ Kim Heechul & Kim Jungmo were known as M&D until 2016.[123]
- ^ Exo-CBX departed SM in 2024.[23][126]
- ^ Toheart was formed in collaboration with Woollim Entertainment.
- ^ The following list includes all former SM Entertainment artists that had been declared by SM to have made their official debut as a soloist. It does not include artists who only released digital singles or soundtrack songs.
- ^ Also credited as "Hyun Jin-young & Wawa", "Wawa" being the name of his backup dance crew.[136]
- ^ Hero Jaejoong left TVXQ in 2009[2] but remained in litigation with SM Entertainment over contract validity until both parties settled in 2012.[3]
- ^ Micky Yoochun left TVXQ in 2009[4] but remained in litigation with SM Entertainment over contract validity until both parties settled in 2012.[3]
- ^ Xiah Junsu left TVXQ in 2009[5] but remained in litigation with SM Entertainment over contract validity until both parties settled in 2012.[3]
- ^ Eunhyuk left SM Entertainment in 2023 but remains a member of Super Junior.[7]
- ^ Donghae left SM Entertainment in 2023 but remains a member of Super Junior.[7]
- ^ a b Kyuhyun joined Super Junior in 2006.[8] He left SM Entertainment in 2023 but remains a member of Super Junior.[7]
- ^ Hangeng left Super Junior in 2009[9] but remained in litigation with SM Entertainment over contract validity until both parties settled in 2011.[10]
- ^ Kangin left Super Junior in 2019 but remains with SM Entertainment.[11]
- ^ Kibum last performed with Super Junior in 2009 but remained a member until 2015 when he left SM Entertainment.[12]
- ^ Sunny left SM Entertainment in 2023 but remains a member of Girls' Generation.[14]
- ^ a b Tiffany left SM Entertainment in 2017 but remains a member of Girls' Generation.[15]
- ^ Sooyoung left SM Entertainment in 2017 but remains a member of Girls' Generation.[15]
- ^ a b Seohyun left SM Entertainment in 2017 but remains a member of Girls' Generation.[15]
- ^ Jessica left Girls' Generation in 2014[16] but remained with SM Entertainment until 2015.[17]
- ^ a b Onew left SM Entertainment in 2024 but remains a member of Shinee.[19]
- ^ a b Taemin left SM Entertainment in 2024 but remains a member of Shinee.[20]
- ^ a b Jonghyun died in December 2017.[21]
- ^ a b Xiumin left SM Entertainment in 2024 but remains a member of Exo.[23]
- ^ a b Lay left SM Entertainment in 2022 but remains a member of Exo.[24]
- ^ a b Baekhyun left SM Entertainment in 2024 but remains a member of Exo.[23]
- ^ a b Chen left SM Entertainment in 2024 but remains a member of Exo.[23]
- ^ a b D.O. left SM Entertainment in 2023 but remains a member of Exo.[25]
- ^ Luhan left Exo in 2014 but remained under contract with SM Entertainment until 2022.[26]
- ^ Kris left Exo in 2014 but remained under contract with SM Entertainment until 2022.[27]
- ^ Tao left Exo in 2015 but remained under contract with SM Entertainment until 2022.[28]
- ^ Yeri joined Red Velvet in 2015.[30]
- ^ a b Taeil left NCT in August 2024 and SM Entertainment altogether in October of the same year.[32]
- ^ a b Lucas left NCT in 2023 but remains with SM Entertainment.[33]
- ^ Shotaro left NCT in 2023 to join SM's new boy band Riize.[34]
- ^ Sungchan left NCT in 2023 to join SM's new boy band Riize.[34]
- ^ Seunghan left Riize in 2024 but remains with SM Entertainment.[37]
- ^ Sunny left Oh!GG upon the expiration of her contract with SM Entertainment in 2023, though she remains a member of Girls' Generation.[14]
- ^ Ginjo has been managed by ScreaM Records since 2018.
- ^ Raiden has been managed by ScreaM Records since 2019.
- ^ Imlay has been managed by ScreaM Records since 2017.
- ^ Lee has been managed by SM Entertainment since 2012.
- ^ Yoo has been managed by SM Entertainment since 2012.
- ^ Lee debuted as a model in 2014;[93] as an actor, Lee has been managed by SM Entertainment since 2016.
- ^ Sulli died in October 2019.[154]
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Lina represented by SM Entertainment: Ahn, Yoon-ji (2023-03-06). "'스위니토드' 린아, 뮤지컬 퀸의 존재감.."소중하고 아름다웠다"" ['Sweeney Todd' Lina, the presence of the musical queen... "Precious and beautiful"]. Star News Korea (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-11-23. - ^ Park, Eun-kyung (2011-03-16). "최종윤 "선악 공존 한석규 선배 롤모델이죠"" [Choi Jong-yun: “The coexistence of good and evil is my senior Seok-gyu Han’s role model”]. Kyunghyang Shinmun (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-11-24.
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Milk disbandment: Seo, Hyun-jin (2015-06-29). "'런닝맨' 서현진, 하하 "'밀크' 시절 진짜 소녀였는데"하자 "지금은?"...'폭소'" ['Running Man' Seo Hyun-jin, Haha says, "I was a real girl during the 'Milk' days", "What about now?"... 'burst of laughter']. The Dong-a Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-11-19. - ^ Black Beat debut: Park, Young-woong (2011-07-27). "'보컬선생·안무가' SM그룹 블랙비트 요즘 뭐하나" [What is SM Group Black Beat, the 'Vocal Teacher and Choreographer' doing these days?]. Star News Korea (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-11-19.
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- ^ "장승조-린아 결혼, 이삭앤지연 활동 시절보니 여신 미모 "탄성이 절로"" [Jang Seung-jo and Lin-ah's marriage, Isak N Jiyeon's active days, Goddess beauty "exclamations come naturally"]. The Dong-A Ilbo (in Korean). 2014-07-25. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
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Trax 2024 reunion: Choi, Joo-seong (2024-07-17). "트랙스, 데뷔 20주년 기념 싱글 '계속될 이야기' 공개" [TRAX releases single 'Continued Story' to commemorate 20th anniversary of debut]. Yonhap News Agency (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-11-19. - ^ Yoo, Su-yeon (2024-08-29). "천상지희, 오아시스→러블리즈 이은 재결합? "단톡방 팠습니다"" [Cheonsangjihee, Oasis → Lovelyz Lee Eun Reunion? "We've Digged Up a Group Chat"]. The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-11-19.
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f(x) debut album: Park, Se-yeon (2010-05-12). "'Nu Abo f(x) "'Boltouch Dance' is about confidence, not princess complex"". Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2021-06-22. Retrieved 19 November 2024. - ^ "美人コンビ・モエヤン、日韓で異色コラボ! (1/2ページ)" [The beautiful duo Moeyan, a unique collaboration between Japan and Korea!]. Sanspo (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 2008-09-28.
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- ^ Kim Heechul & Kim Jungmo debut: Oh, Je-il (2016-12-28). "김희철·김정모 'M&D', 첫 미니앨범 '가내수공업'" [Kim Hee-chul and Kim Jung-mo 'M&D', first mini album 'Cottage Industry']. Newsis (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-11-24.
Kim Heechul & Kim Jungmo disband: Kim, Soo-kyung (2019-07-19). "트랙스 정모, SM 계약 만료 후 홀로서기 "'복숭아'로 새 출발" 텐아시아" [Trax Jungmo, after SM contract expires, stands alone, "New start with 'Peach'"]. The Korea Economic Daily (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-11-24. - ^ Lee, Hyun-woo (2012-05-03). "소녀시대-태티서 '트윙클' 음반 차트 1위" [Girls' Generation-TTS 'Twinkle' album chart #1]. Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-11-19.
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- ^ S debut: Shim, Nam-su (2010-10-13). "강타-신혜성-이지훈,그룹'S'결성..."따로 또같이"" [Kangta-Shin Hye Sung-Lee Ji Hoon, Group 'S' Formed... "Apart But Together"]. The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-11-23.
S 2014 activity: Lee, Jeong-hyeok (2014-10-14). "강타-신혜성-이지훈의 그룹 S, 11년 만에 컴백. 27일 앨범 발매" [Group S of Kangta, Shin Hye Sung, and Lee Ji Hoon, Comeback after 11 Years. Album Release on the 27th]. The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-11-23. - ^ SM the Ballad debut: Baek, Ji-eun (2020-08-02). "SM더발라드, 22일 앨범 수록곡 1분 미리듣기 서비스 시작" [SM The Ballad, 1-minute preview service for album tracks begins on the 22nd]. The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-11-23.
SM the Ballad 2014 activity: Lee, Sang-hyun (2014-02-04). "'SM 더 발라드' 2집 '브레스' 13일 발매" ['SM The Ballad' 2nd Album 'Breath' to be Released on the 13th]. Yonhap News Agency (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-11-23. - ^ Jeon, Yun-sang (2012-10-16). "현대차, SM과 'PYL 유니크' 앨범 발표" [Hyundai Motors and SM Announce 'PYL Younique' Album]. Yonhap News Agency (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-11-23.
- ^ Lee, Jeong-hyeok (2012-12-30). "SM The Performance, 30일 음원 'Spectrum' 공개" [SM The Performance to release song 'Spectrum' on the 30th]. The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-11-23.
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- ^ Hyun Jin-young debut: Jo, Yoon-sun (2021-06-01). "현진영, SM엔터 1호 가수의 후회 "이때로 다시 돌아갈 수만 있다면..."" [Hyun Jin-young, SM Entertainment's first singer's regret "If only I could go back to this time..."]. The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2021-06-01. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
Hyun Jin-young depart SM: "SM 엔터테인먼트의 역사 3화: SM의 계속되는 실패" [SM Entertainment's History Part 3]. ChannelDOC (in Korean). 2024-08-04. Archived from the original on 2024-09-13. Retrieved 2024-11-19. - ^ a b Yoo Young-jin debut: Kim, Soo-jung (2018-07-18). "유영진, 미인증 오토바이 운행 사과 "어리석은 행동, 깊이 사죄"" [Yoo Young-jin apologizes for driving an unlicensed motorcycle, "Foolish behavior, deep apology]. No Cut News. Archived from the original on 2018-07-18. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
Yoo Young-jin depart SM: Baek, Ji-eun (2023-03-14). "[SC초점] 카카오 잡은 SM, 보아·동방신기→엑소·에스파 어떻게 되나" [SM caught Kakao, what will happen to BoA, TVXQ → EXO and Espa?]. The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2023-03-24. Retrieved 2024-11-21. - ^ Sim, Eon-kyung (2020-07-11). "다나, 19년 몸담은 SM 떠난다 "전속계약 만료..응원 부탁" [공식입장]" [Dana, leaving SM after 19 years "Exclusive contract expires.. Please support me"]. The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ Jang Na-ra debut: "서인국 장나라 호흡, 이상우 "장나라 SM 출신...내가 발탁했다"" [Seo In Guk and Jang Na Ra's Breath, Lee Sang Woo "Jang Na Ra is from SM... I Chosen Him"]. The Korea Economic Daily (in Korean). 2015-05-22. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
Jang Na-ra debut album: Hwang, Chae-hyeon (2021-09-23). "어반자카파, 장나라 '고백' 리메이크" [Urban Zakapa, Jang Na-ra's 'Confession' Remake]. Kyunghyang Shinmun (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-11-21.
Jang Na-ra depart SM: Bae, Dong-jin. "신개념 '어린이 방송국' 기대해주세요" [Please look forward to the new concept of 'children's broadcasting station']. Busan Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-11-21. - ^ Moon Hee-joon debut: "[음반] 문희준 'Alone'" [[Album] Moon Hee-Jun 'Alone']. Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). 2001-10-26. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
Moon Hee-joon depart SM: Kang, Seok-bong (2004-12-08). "문희준 SM결별 홀로서기" [Moon Hee-jun leaves SM and stands alone]. Kyunghyang Shinmun (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-11-21. - ^ Chu Ga-yeoul debut: "인천종합문화예술회관, 싱어송라이터 추가열 `모닝콘서트` 개최" [Incheon Arts Center, Singer-songwriter Chu Ga-yeol to hold 'Morning Concert']. News1 (in Korean). 2013-02-21. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
Chu Ga-yeoul SM tenure: Park, Soo-yoon (2018-08-07). "가수 추가열, 25일 의정부서 콘서트" [Singer Joo Ga-yeol, concert in Uijeongbu on the 25th]. Yonhap News Agency (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-11-21. - ^ Zhang Liyin debut year: Kang, Su-jin (2007-04-20). "장리인 2억 손배소 휘말려" [Jang Ri-in involved in a 200 million won lawsuit]. Kyunghyang Shinmun (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-11-21.
Zhang Liyin debut album: Kim, Myeong-shin (2008-02-26). "장리인, 첫 앨범 '星願 (I will)'로 고국 중국가요계 도전장!" [Zhang Liyin challenges her home country's Chinese music scene with her first album '星願 (I will)'!]. The Korea Economic Daily (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-11-21.
Zhang Liyin depart SM: "Zhang Liyin confirms SM Entertainment contract ends in April". Chocolyn. Archived from the original on 2019-03-01. Retrieved 2024-11-20. - ^ Henry debut: Oh, Se-hoon (2013-06-07). "'SM 솔로' 헨리, 자작곡 등 6곡 수록된 미니앨범 '트랩'으로 활동 시작" ['SM Solo' Henry Begins Activities with Mini Album 'Trap' Containing 6 Songs Including Self-Composed Songs]. The Dong-A Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-11-21.
Henry depart SM: Lee, Eun-jung (2018-04-30). "헨리, 10년 몸담은 SM과 결별..."1인 기획사 설립"" [Henry, parting ways with SM after 10 years... "Establishing a one-man agency"]. Yonhap News Agency (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2021-06-24. Retrieved 2024-11-21. - ^ "샤이니 태민 'ACE' 솔로 출격...파격적인 상반신 노출 화제" [SHINee Taemin's 'ACE' Solo Debut... Shocking Upper Body Exposure Becomes a Hot Topic]. The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). 2021-04-09. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ "슈퍼주니어 규현, 첫 솔로앨범 '광화문에서' 발표" [Super Junior's Kyuhyun releases first solo album 'At Gwanghwamun']. KBS News (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ Seo, Yoon-kyung (2015-01-02). "규현 이을 SM 솔로 주자는... 샤이니 멤버 종현 'BASE' 출시" [Kyuhyun's next SM solo runner is... SHINee member Jonghyun releases 'BASE']. Kukmin Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ Amber debut: Moon, Mi-young (2015-02-05). "에프엑스 엠버, 첫 솔로 출사표...'뷰티풀'(Beautiful)' 변신한다" [f(x) Amber, first solo debut... Transformation of 'Beautiful']. Hankook Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-11-21.
Amber depart SM: Lee, Eun-jung (2019-09-01). "에프엑스 엠버, 10년 몸담은 SM 떠난다..."계약 종료"" [f(x)'s Amber leaves SM Entertainment after 10 years... "Contract ends"]. Yonhap News Agency (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2019-09-01. Retrieved 2024-11-21. - ^ Herman, Tamar (2016-06-17). "Tiffany Talks 'Whirlwind' Solo Debut & Life Outside Girls' Generation Activities". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2024-01-04. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ Luna debut: Jo, Yu-kyung (2016-05-30). "에프엑스 루나, 첫 미니앨범 'Free Somebody' 30일 자정 공개" [f(x) Luna, first mini album 'Free Somebody' to be released at midnight on the 30th]. The Dong-A Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-11-21.
Luna depart SM: Lee, Eun-jung (2019-09-05). "에프엑스 루나도 SM 떠난다..."빅토리아는 새 방식 협업"" [f(x) Luna also leaves SM... "Victoria is a new way of collaborating"]. Yonhap News Agency (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2020-06-29. Retrieved 2024-11-21. - ^ Jeon, Hyo-jin (2016-10-27). "엑소 레이, 첫 솔로 'LOSE CONTROL' 韓中 동시 공개" [EXO Lay, first solo 'LOSE CONTROL' released simultaneously in Korea and China]. The Dong-A Ilbo (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2022-12-11. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ "서현 'Don't say no' 신곡 공개, SM '자작곡 기준 엄격하고 깐깐해' 비화" [Seohyun's new song 'Don't say no' released, SM "Strict and picky about self-composed songs" behind the scenes]. Busan Ilbo (in Korean). 2017-01-17. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ Park, Soo-yoon (2018-11-29). "샤이니 온유, 첫 솔로앨범 낸다..."입대 전 팬들에 선물"" [SHINee Onew to release first solo album... "A gift to fans before enlistment"]. Yonhap News Agency (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ Fortin, Jacey (2019-10-14). "Sulli, South Korean K-Pop Star and Actress, Is Found Dead". The New York Times. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ Lee, So-eun (2019-06-28). "설리, 내일 솔로 데뷔...싱글 앨범 '고블린' 가사에 진심 담았다" [Sulli, solo debut tomorrow... sincerity poured into the lyrics of single album 'Goblin']. The Korea Economic Daily (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ Herman, Tamar (2019-04-04). "Chen of EXO Talks Releasing His First Solo Album 'April, and a Flower': Exclusive". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2024-10-07. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ Yi, Mi-na (2019-07-22). "엑소 백현 첫 솔로 앨범 'City Lights' 2주 연속 차트 1위" [EXO Baekhyun's first solo album 'City Lights' tops the charts for 2 consecutive weeks]. The Korea Economic Daily (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ You-mee, Hwang (2021-07-21). "[Today's K-pop] EXO's Dio wrote two songs for solo debut album". The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on 2024-05-25. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ Choi, Yoon-jung (2022-09-05). "엑소 시우민, 첫 솔로 앨범 발매...'브랜드 뉴'" [EXO Xiumin, first solo album release... 'Brand New']. Newsis (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ Lee, Hyo-seok (2023-09-14). "보아부터 더보이즈까지 22년째 K팝 노랫말 쓰죠" [From BoA to The Boyz, I've been writing K-pop lyrics for 22 years]. Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ^ Park Hee-von SM debut and departure: Koh, Hyun-sil (2012-09-20). ""새로운 경험에 대한 호기심에 여기까지 왔죠"" ["I came here out of curiosity for new experiences."]. Yonhap News Agency (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-11-24.
Park Hee-von active SM actor: Kim, Hyung-woo (2007-10-19). "SM 신예 4총사 박희본-정민진-최종윤-김보미, KBS 드라마시티 총출동" [SM's new 4 musketeers Park Hee-von, Jung Min-jin, Choi Jong-yoon, and Kim Bo-mi, KBS Drama City all out]. Newsen. Retrieved 2024-11-24. - ^ Park, Se-yeon (2016-11-30). "고아라, SM 떠난다 "전속계약 종료"" [Go Ara leaves SM "Exclusive contract ends"]. Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ^ Jang, Ji-min (2020-11-18). "이연희 계약종료, 19년 몸담은 SM 떠난다 "앞으로도 응원"" [Lee Yeon-hee terminates contract, leaves SM after 19 years "We will continue to support you"]. The Korea Economic Daily (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ^ Heo, Ji-young (2023-07-13). "[공식] '이수만 공개 지지' 김민종, 이수만 없는 SM과 결별" [Kim Min-jong, who publicly supported Lee Soo-man, breaks up with SM without Lee Soo-man]. Seoul Economic Daily (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ^ Ki Do-hoon SM debut: Kim, Young-jin (2016-08-26). "신예 이철우·기도훈, SM엔터와 전속계약 체결 "발전된 활약 보여줄것"" [Rookie Lee Cheol-woo and Ki Do-hoon Sign Exclusive Contracts with SM Entertainment “Will Show Improved Performance”]. Asia Today (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-11-24.
Ki Do-hoon SM departure: Lee, Dah-ye (2021-09-22). "박인환·기도훈·김범진, 포스타 컴퍼니에서 새로운 출발 "좋은 결과 낼 수 있을 것"" [Park In-hwan, Ki Do-hoon, and Kim Beom-jin, a new start at Posta Company, “We will be able to produce good results”]. Asia Today (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-11-24.