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2021-07-26 Press Release

EXO D.O.’s 1st solo album ‘공감’ and its title track ‘Rose’ MV to be released on the 26th at 6PM KST! To please listeners with his sweet voice and acoustic melody!

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EXO D.O.(SM)'s first solo album ‘공감’ to be released on the 26th.

D.O.'s first solo album ‘공감’ will be released on various music sites at 6 pm on the 26th, and the music video for the title song 'Rose' can be found simultaneously on YouTube and NAVER TV SMTOWN channels.

The title song 'Rose' is an acoustic folk song with a light guitar rhythm, and the lyrics written by D.O. directly depict a fresh love story, including the feeling of falling in love and courage to confess. The music video is also a bright and exciting song. It is expected to catch the eye by adding a fairy tale and colorful charm by using the rotoscoping technique that synthesizes live-action and illustrations according to the atmosphere.

In addition, this album includes the healing song ‘I’m Fine’, which expresses the wish that D.O. participated in writing the lyrics and wanted to say hello to others every time. The romantic love song ‘I’m Gonna Love You’, which features Wonstein and D.O.’s vocal chemistry, is included and fascinates the ears.

In addition, 'It's Love', a Latin-based acoustic pop song that contains sincere thoughts about love, 'My Love' with beautiful lyrics that expresses all the scenery you see when you walk with your lover as love, After you become an adult The ballad 'My Father (Dad)', which contains feelings and wishes for the father who looked at him, also evokes sympathy.

In addition, as a bonus track, the English version of the title song 'Rose' and the Spanish version of 'It's Love', 'Si Fueras Mía', are also included, so you can meet a total of 8 songs with D.O.'s sweet vocals and acoustic atmosphere. Therefore, a good response from global music fans is expected.

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2021-07-26 Press Release

KANGTA’s new song ‘Christmas in July’, set to be released on 7/28 6PM KST, to be a R&B pop song of KANGTA’s unique sensibility!

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B-side track ‘Memories of Summer 2021’ also raises anticipation!

KANGTA(SM) presents a unique sensibility with the new single ‘Christmas in July’, which will be released on the 28th.

The new song 'Christmas in July' is an R&B pop genre song with a warm string performance and brass sound. The lyrics that compare it to ' are impressive.

In addition, the included 'Memories of Summer 2021' is a reinterpretation of the self-composed song 'Memories of Summer 2021' contained in KANGTA's first album 'Polaris', released in 2001, as an acoustic pop genre song. KANGTA's sweet voice harmonizes to double the summer mood.

On the other hand, KANGTA's 25th anniversary project, the second single 'Christmas in July', will be released on various music sites at 6 pm on July 28.

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2021-07-26 Press Release

Red Velvet, set to comeback in August, is to hype up the pre-comeback period with ‘Queens Mystic General Store‘

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The general store-concept archiving promotion!

An archive video containing a new look of Red Velvet (SM), which announced their comeback in August, has been released.

The archive video, released through Red Velvet's official Instagram and YouTube channel at 0 o'clock, caught the eye with a mysterious video of 'Somethin Kinda Crazy' included in Red Velvet's first mini-album and the colorful images of the members.

This archive video is an omnibus-format video that combines the various appearances of the members with the songs from the Red Velvet album, which has been much loved, and is expected to gain high interest as individual videos that maximize each member's charm are also scheduled to be released sequentially.

In addition, Red Velvet will hold a general store concept archiving promotion 'Queens Mystic General Store' through Instagram for a week from the 26th to August 1st, and you can meet memorabilia such as props in the existing music video as well as archive videos. It seems that the comeback atmosphere will be heightened prior to the release of the new album.

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2021-07-26 Press Release

A real snack restaurant recommended by ‘Kyuchelin’!

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KYUHYUN's '마시는 녀석들' premieres at 10:30 pm on the 26th!

'마시는 녀석들', joined by SUPER JUNIOR KYUHYUN as the MC, will premiere on the 26th.

The new program '마시는 녀석들' starring KYUHYUN, Lee Jong Hyuk, Jang Dong Min, and Golden Child Lee Jang Jun is not a drinking-focused eating show, but a snack life broadcast that introduces good food to pair with alcohol. .

Earlier, KYUHYUN said, "I don't eat a lot, I only eat delicious things through the '마시는 녀석들' online production presentation. There are so many great restaurants that you should not miss this program if you are a lover.” He has a reputation for ‘Kyuchelin’, who has a knack for food and cooking, so expectations are high for a real restaurant that KYUHYUN will recommend in ‘마시는 녀석들’.

In response, KYUHYUN visited a snack restaurant in the teaser video for ‘마시는 녀석들’ and drank seafood pajeon and makgeolli to stimulate viewers. Also, “This combination is crazy. It's a restaurant that only I want to know, but I'm sorry, but I don't think I'll be able to go on the show."

KYUHYUN's recommended snacks can be found in episode 1 of '마시는 녀석들', which will be broadcast through IHQ and Discovery Channel Korea at 10:30 pm on the 26th.

Meanwhile, KYUHYUN is appearing in various entertainment programs such as tvN's '벌거벗은 세계사' and JTBC's '백종원의 국민음식 - 글로벌 푸드 편'.

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2021-07-24 Press Release

슈퍼주니어, 대만 최대 음악 사이트 ‘KKBOX’서 ‘2021 상반기 한국 가수’ 1위 선정!

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슈퍼주니어가 대만 최대 온라인 음악 사이트 ‘KKBOX’ 선정 ‘2021 KKBOX Mid-Year Top 5 Korean Singers’(2021 KKBOX 상반기 톱 5 한국 가수)에서 1위에 올랐다.

2021년도 상반기 KKBOX 유저들의 스트림 지수를 기반으로 뽑힌 ‘2021 KKBOX Mid-Year Top 5 Korean Singers’ 랭킹에는 1위에 슈퍼주니어, 4위에 예성이 올라 현지 팬들 사이 변함 없는 인기를 확인시켜 주었다.

더불어 2021년 상반기 최다 인기 20곡을 선정한 ‘2021 KKBOX Mid-Year Top 10 Korean Songs’(2021 KKBOX 상반기 톱 10 한국어 곡) 부문에서는 2위부터 10위까지 모두 슈퍼주니어의 노래가 랭크돼 눈길을 모은다. 지난 3월 발매된 슈퍼주니어의 정규 10집 ‘The Renaissance’(더 르네상스) 10 트랙이 전부 Top 20 내에 진입한 것도 의미 있다.

한편 슈퍼주니어는 단체, 솔로 음악 활동은 물론 예능 프로그램, 뮤지컬 등 여러 분야에서 활발한 활동을 이어오고 있다.

2021-07-23 Press Release

aespa sign with Creative Artist Agency for representation in the U.S.! Announcement of ‘Global Super Rookie’!

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aespa(SM) aespa sign with Creative Artist Agency for representation in the U.S..

aespa plans to be more active in the global music market including the US based on CAA's global network.

Aespa, who debuted in November of last year, recorded the shortest 100 million views in the music video of a K-pop group's debut song with their debut song 'Black Mamba', and the music video for this new song 'Next Level' achieved 100 million views earlier than this on 19 days, the shortest record. Of course, it has continued to be a 'super rookie', ranking at the top of major music charts in Korea and abroad to this day, and it is expected to show new performances through this contract with CAA.

CAA is the largest entertainment and sports agency in the United States, and has had a high influence not only in the United States but also in the global entertainment market, and includes Lady GaGa, Beyonce, Mariah Carey, Justin Bieber, and Ariana Grande.

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2021-07-23 Press Release

Actor Jang Yoo Sang, drama/movie → play ‘Expansion of activity area’

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Casting of the first play '보도지침'
Going on stage as editor-in-chief ‘정배’
Owner of a wide acting spectrum ‘Expectation UP’

Actor Jang Yoo Sang has expanded his activities to the theatrical stage.

Jang Yoo Sang, who has delivered deep character digestibility and unusual presence in many dramas and movies, will appear on the stage for the first time in his life through the play '보도지침'.

The play '보도지침' was reconstructed based on real events during the Fifth Republic. Jang Yoo Sang took on the role of editor-in-chief '정배' in the play, and worked with talented actors such as Oh Jong-hyuk, Lim Byung-geun, Kim Ji-chul, Kim Chan-ho, and Park Yoo-deok. going out

In the meantime, Jang Yoo Sang has built a solid filmography by expressing distinctive characters in his own colors in the drama '복수해라', '영혼수선공', '하자있는 인간들', '조선혼담공작소 꽃파당', '리갈하이', '슈츠', '구해줘', movies '세트플레이', '거인', '면허시험', and the cinematic drama '인간증명'.

Jang Yoo Sang, who has shown such a wide acting spectrum, expands his field of activity into plays through ‘보도지침’, and there is a lot of anticipation and interest in how impressive he will perform on stage.

Meanwhile, the play '보도지침' will be performed at TOM Hall 2 from August 31 to November 14.

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2021-07-23 Press Release

‘Album Release D-3’ EXO D.O., title song ‘Rose’ MV teaser released!

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First solo album highlight medley video released on the 23rd at 6pm!

EXO D.O.(SM)'s first solo album title song 'Rose' music video teaser video has been released.

The music video teaser video for the title song 'Rose', released at 00:00 on the 23rd, captivated music fans by meeting the bright and exciting atmosphere of the new song and the warm image of D.O.

The title song 'Rose' is an acoustic folk song with a light guitar rhythm, and the lyrics written by D.O. himself contain a fresh love story, including the feelings of falling in love with the other person and the courage to confess.

Also, at 6 pm on the 23rd, a highlight medley video where you can preview D.O.'s first solo album through YouTube and NAVER V LIVE EXO channels will be released.

This highlight medley video includes the title song 'Rose', 'I'm Gonna Love You', 'My Love', '다시, 사랑이야 (It’s Love)', '나의 아버지 (Dad)', 'I'm Fine' It is expected to get a warm response with the emotional video that expresses the highlight sound source of 6 new songs such as ' and the atmosphere of the new song in line with the dramatic story line.

On the other hand, D.O.'s first solo album '공감' consists of a total of 8 songs including 6 new songs and bonus tracks, and all sound sources will be released on various music sites at 6 pm on July 26th.

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2021-07-23 Press Release

KANGTA's 25th Debut Anniversary Project 2nd Single 'Christmas in July' Released on the 28th!

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KANGTA's unique summer sensibility notice!

KANGTA (SM) will release the second single ‘Christmas in July’ of her 25th anniversary project on July 28th.

KANGTA's new single 'Christmas in July' will be released on various music sites at 6 pm on the 28th, and the title song 'Christmas in July' as well as 'Memories of Summer 2021', which was reborn as a 2021 version, will be released. ', which adds to the anticipation.

In addition, at 00:00 on the 23rd, the schedule poster of KANGTA's 25th anniversary project was released on various SMTOWN SNS accounts.

KANGTA foretells active music activities such as sound sources and albums through the project to commemorate the 25th anniversary of her debut this year, and this single, following her first single 'Freezing' released in March, is also expected to get a lot of attention.

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2021-07-23 Press Release

NCT SHOTARO, first solo pictorial has been revealed!

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Stylish visual + colorful atmosphere!
“I want to become a person who gives dreams and impressions”

The first solo pictorial of NCT SHOTARO (SM) has been revealed.

SHOTARO conducted a photo shoot for the August issue of Vogue Korea, a fashion magazine, and stylishly digested a unique and colorful concept, and captivated the attention with his seductive eyes and mature charisma.

In particular, since SHOTARO is the first solo pictorial shoot since his debut, he not only expressed his excitement by saying, “I prepared a lot for today,” but also improved the completeness of the pictorial with thorough preparation such as rehearsing for an interview with a Korean teacher in advance.

In addition, SHOTARO said, "Singing is a job that makes people happy. There are many people who listen to our music and watch our performances, and I am happy to be able to add even a little bit of strength, and I want to become more like that in the future.”

In addition, when asked what his final dream is as a musician, he said, “A being who gives dreams and emotions. I want to become an artist who will not be forgotten even after the years pass.” He also expressed his desire to become a person with a good influence, saying, “I want to dance someday, but I want to teach dance to children who are not in good conditions.”

Meanwhile, pictorials and interviews featuring SHOTARO's stunning visuals and various charms can be found in the August issue of Vogue Korea and the official website.

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