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2021-05-11 Press Release

The powerful “taste” of NCT DREAM! At the same time, the first album was released and ranked no. 1 on the global charts!

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no. 1 on the Korean album + music chart!
no. 1 in 37 iTunes Regions! China and Japan charts are also no. 1!

NCT DREAM (SM) came back with its first album, ‘맛 (Hot Sauce)’ and at the same time, it swept the no. 1 chart outside Korea and showed a strong taste.

NCT DREAM's first album ‘맛 (Hot Sauce)’, released on the 10th, topped the charts of various albums such as Hanteo Chart, Synnara Record, Kyobo Book Center, HOTTRACKS, YES24, and the title song'Hot Sauce'. Again, it ranked first on major music charts such as Genie, Bugs, and FLO, as well as lined up songs, realizing its high popularity.

In addition, this album is also featured on the iTunes Top Album Chart in the US, Canada, Mexico, Chile, Brazil, Australia, Denmark, Finland, Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, Sweden, Poland, Peru, Turkey, Brunei, Ecuador, Russia, Israel, Guatemala, and Japan. , Hong Kong, India, Kazakhstan, Indonesia, Taiwan, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Ukraine, Vietnam, Colombia, etc.

In addition, with this album, NCT DREAM received the'Platinum Album' certification given to the album that achieved sales of 1 million yuan by QQ Music in China. It proved its global power, ranking 1st on the 100 charts and 1st on the Rakuten Music real-time charts.

In addition, NCT DREAM will be on YouTube, NAVER V Live, Twitter, and TikTok's official account at 7 PM on the 11th, through the online comeback show '7DREAM RETURN! 7+맛=SHOW' will be held and the stage of the first album, including the title song ‘맛 (Hot Sauce)’, will be released for the first time, so interest is expected.

On the other hand, NCT DREAM will appear on SBS Power FM '최화정의 파워타임', which will be broadcast at 12 noon on the 11th.

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2021-05-11 Press Release

TAEMIN’s new mini album B-side track ‘If I could tell you’ to have TAEYEON as the featuring artist!

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Amplify the expectation of a combination that you believe and listen to!

SHINee TAEMIN (SM) and 'Vocal Queen' Girls' Generation TAEYEON matched the duet breath.

TAEMIN's third mini-album 'Advice' will be released on various music sites on May 18th at 6 pm, and it contains a total of 5 songs, including the title song 'Advice', where can meet TAEMIN's dark charisma.

In particular,'If I could tell you' in this album is an R&B pop song with a dreamy electric piano and soft synth sound.The lyrics depict the subtle feelings of love that two close friends feel toward each other, Girls' Generation. 'S TAEYEON is expected to participate as a feature, complete a beautiful harmony with TAEMIN, and attract music fans with a vocal combination that they believe and listen to.

In addition, TAEMIN will host a live broadcast 'PROTAGONIST: TAEMIN' through the NAVER V LIVE SHINee channel at 8 pm on the 11th, and before her comeback, she will have a time to review her history of her previous solo performances with her fans. Seems to get.

Meanwhile, TAEMIN's third mini-album “Advice” will also be released on May 18th.

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2021-05-11 Press Release

EXO Special Album [DON'T FIGHT THE FEELING] to be released on June 7th! Pre-orders from the 11th!

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'K-POP King' EXO(SM)'s special album 'DON'T FIGHT THE FEELING' to be released on June 7th.

This special album is a new album released after 1 year and 6 months after EXO's 6th album'OBSESSION' released in November 2019, and you can meet music like a gift prepared for fans.

In particular, EXO is not only continuing its global popularity by recording mega hits for each album it releases, but also has proven its power in all directions, including group, unit, and solo activities.

On the other hand, EXO's special album 'DON'T FIGHT THE FEELING' will start pre-sale at various online and offline record stores from the 11th.

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2021-05-11 Press Release

aespa, Comeback Celebration V Live on the 17th at 8pm!

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Home party concept with the first V live! Online communication notice!

SM's rookie girl group aespa (SM) is making a comeback to communicate with fans online.

aespa is expected to have a close communication with fans, as aespa plans to communicate closely with fans by conducting a live broadcast ‘Next Level of aespa’ on the aespa channel of NAVER V LIVE on May 17, when the new song ‘Next Level’ is released.

On this day, the broadcast will be held under the concept of a home party celebrating aespa's first V LIVE, and it is expected to get a hot response as you can meet various corners such as preliminary fan signing events as well as introducing new songs directly.

Meanwhile, aespa's new song 'Next Level' will be released on various music sites on May 17th at 6pm.

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2021-05-11 Press Release

LIM YOONA, has been selected as one of the'KOREAN ACTORS 200'! Shows off her her perfect visual her in the pictorial for the KOFIC campaign

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In the movie'기적', the lovely muse'송라희' plays the role of'expectation'

LIM YOONA (Girls' Generation YOONA, SM) shows off her her perfect visual her in the pictorial.

LIM YOONA shot a pictorial for the “KOREAN ACTORS 200” campaign in which the Film Promotion Committee introduces 200 actors who represent the present and future of Korean films to the world film industry.

Over the past 10 years, the Korea Film Promotion Committee selected 200 actors by comprehensively considering whether they appeared in Korean movie box offices, won film festivals, contributed to independent films, and participated in global projects, and released pictorials and videos through KoBiz, a platform for overseas expansion of Korean films. have.

In the released photos, LIM YOONA evokes her deep atmosphere with lyrical eyes and delicate expressions, and through her video, she reveals her presence as an actor that has been firmly built up until now, and is gaining a hot response.

In the meantime, LIM YOONA has demonstrated her stable acting skills through her screen debut film “공조” and her first starring film “엑시트”, as well as demonstrating her box office power. She is continuing her trend by being cast in popular films such as the movies “기적”, “공조2: 인터내셔날,” and “해피뉴이어”.

In particular, LIM YOONA is receiving a lot of attention by lovingly digesting her retro costumes and dialect acting by taking the role of activist muse'송라희' in the movie'기적', which was confirmed to be released in June. We are looking forward to her performance to show through.

Meanwhile, the “Korean Actors 200” campaign held by the Korea Film Promotion Committee will continue to promote overseas promotions of Korean actors by planning global exhibitions in North America and Europe, including the publication of the book “THE ACTOR IS PRESENT”.

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2021-05-11 Press Release

DOH KYUNG SOO, has been selected as one of the'KOREAN ACTORS 200'!

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Shows off his intense eyes his in the black and white pictorial for the KOFIC campaign!
'더문' →'말할 수 없는 비밀'! Popular activity 'Expectation'

DOH KYUNG SOO (EXO D.O., SM) released a campaign pictorial with intense eyes.

DOH KYUNG SOO is gaining interest by participating in the “KOREAN ACTORS 200” campaign, where KOFIC introduces 200 actors representing the present and future of Korean cinema to the world film industry and shooting a photo shoot.

Meanwhile, DOH KYUNG SOO has appeared in the movies'카트','순정','7호실','형','신과 함께','스윙키즈', etc. The Blue Dragon Awards New Actor of the Year, Director's Cut Awards. He won awards and has been recognized for his outstanding acting skills in a wide spectrum, and has solidified his presence as an actor.

In particular, DOH KYUNG SOO confirmed an appearance with SEOL KYUNG GU in the next film '더문' directed by Kim Yong Hwa as soon as he was discharged, and is expecting to draw the story of a man left alone in space due to an unexpected accident. It is also cast in succession to the male protagonist of '말할 수 없는 비밀' and is receiving attention in one body.

On the other hand, the'KOREAN ACTORS 200' campaign selected 200 actors in a comprehensive consideration of whether they appeared in Korean movie box offices, won film festivals, contributions to independent films and participation in global projects over the past 10 years, and made a pictorial through KoBiz, an overseas expansion platform for Korean films. We are preparing for continuous overseas promotion by releasing video and video, publishing a book 'THE ACTOR IS PRESENT', and planning global exhibitions.

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2021-05-11 Press Release

KEYEAST actor Kim Seo Hyung, a fashion aura that cannot be imitated! Additional pictorial cuts released

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-'Mine' Kim Seo Hyung, Marie Claire pictorial with outstanding charm

The pictorial of KEYEAST actor Kim Seo Hyung was released.

As soon as the lid was opened, an additional cut from the May issue of Marie Claire's May issue was released, containing the unique charm of the female protagonist Kim Seo Hyung of the tvN drama “Mine,” who calmed the weekend drama with amazing acting skills and explosive story.

Kim Seo Hyung, who once again proved his overwhelming presence in the drama'Mine', which recorded an average of 7.9% of households in the metropolitan area, the highest of 9.6%, and an average of 6.6% and 7.8% of households nationwide, perfectly digests the role of'Jeong Seo-hyun'. It attracted attention with a variety of fashions in the drama.

In this pictorial, Kim Seo Hyung, who stands out with a chic yet elegant charm, presented a modern daily look with a bright lime colored cardigan, tropical pattern blouse and pants from women's wear brand Della Lana, followed by a chic suit setup and a see-through jacket made of organza. Completed a luxurious office look.

In addition, the black asymmetrical off-shoulder blouse and wide pants perfectly match the chic yet charismatic image of Kim Seo Hyung and continue to sell out.

The new tvN drama'Mine', which depicts the story of strong women who escape from the prejudice of the world, is taking a big challenge as an actor once again. The pictorial of actor Kim Seo Hyung is in the May issue of 'Marie Claire' and the website of Marie Claire ( www.marieclairekorea.com).

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2021-05-10 Press Release

NCT DREAM breaks their own record with over 1.71 million pre-orders for NCT DREAM The 1st Album ‘맛 (Hot Sauce)’!

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A 243% growth compared to their previous album!
Title track ‘맛 (Hot Sauce)’ and its MV to be released today at 6PM KST!
Time to immerse yourself in the hot'taste' of NCT DREAM!

NCT DREAM (SM) breaks their own record with over 1.71 million pre-orders for NCT DREAM The 1st Album ‘맛 (Hot Sauce)’.

NCT DREAM's 1st album'맛 (Hot Sauce)', which will be released on the 10th, recorded a total of 1,716,571 copies (as of May 9) in pre-order only, a 243% increase compared to the previous album'Reload', breaking its own record, and NCT DREAM It confirmed the strong power of.

This album includes the title song'Hot Sauce','Diggity','고래 (Dive Into You)','우리의 계절 (My Youth)','Rocket','Countdown (3, 2, 1). ', 'ANL', '주인공 (Irreplaceable)','지금처럼만 (Be There For You)','Rainbow (책갈피)', etc. A total of 10 songs in various genres are included.

In particular, the title song'맛 (Hot Sauce)' is a hip-hop song with a strong addiction with a unique signature sound that seems to memorize an order.The lyrics are as stimulating as hot sauce, but with the message that it will show a strong charm that cannot be escaped once tasted, NCT DREAM It is enough to meet the confident and relaxed charisma of

In addition, NCT DREAM hosted a live broadcast'Hot Sauce Restaurant' for the new release of'NCT DREAM' on the NCT DREAM channel of NAVER V Live from 5 pm today, telling a variety of stories related to the 1st album, and having a pleasant time with fans around the world.

On the other hand, NCT DREAM's 1st album'맛 (Hot Sauce)' will be released on various music sites at 6 pm today, and the title song'Hot Sauce' music video will also be opened at the same time through YouTube and NAVER TV SMTOWN channels.

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2021-05-10 Press Release

TAEMIN to show off his dark charisma for his new mini album title track ‘Advice’ !

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SHINee TAEMIN (SM) presents the upgraded dark charisma with her new song'Advice'.

TAEMIN's 3rd mini album'Advice' will be released on various music sites such as FLO, Melon, Genie, iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, QQ Music, Kogou Music, Kuwo Music on May 18th at 6 pm, and the title song'Advice There are a total of 5 songs including'.

In particular, the title song'Advice' is an R&B song that creates a magnificent atmosphere with minor piano melody and choir on the trap beat. Expressed TAEMIN's sharp singing rap added charm.

In addition, this choreography is expected to capture her attention by meeting her performances that maximize TAEMIN's charisma, including hand gestures that seem warning according to her lyrics.

In addition, a teaser image that predicts TAEMIN's new transformation through SHINee's various SNS accounts will be released on the 10th at 6 pm, which is expected to increase the expectation of a comeback.

On the other hand, TAEMIN's third mini-album'Advice' will be released as a record on May 18th, and it is currently available for pre-order at online and offline record stores.

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2021-05-10 Press Release

aespa's new song ‘Next Level’, a hip-hop dance song with a worldview story!

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Member NINGNING teaser image released!

aespa(SM) presents a strong charm with the new song'Next Level'.

aespa's new single'Next Level' is scheduled to be released on various music sites on May 17th at 6 pm, so a hot response from many music fans is expected.

In particular,'Next Level' is a hip-hop dance song that stands out with a groovy rap and an energetic bass riff. aespa's powerful voice and variety of songs are attractive.

In addition, in the lyrics, an interesting worldview story about the journey to ‘KWANGYA’ to find ‘Black Mamba’, the entity that disturbed the connection between aespa and avatar ae and left the world in chaos, was explained in an interesting way.

In addition, aespa opened a teaser image for each member through various social media accounts from the 7th, and at noon on the 10th, NINGNING's image of NINGNING, which transformed intensely to match the concept of the new song, was revealed.

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