SM Entertainment

SM Entertainment (SM 엔터테인먼트) is a Korean entertainment company founded by Lee Soo Man. SM is the mastermind behind many prominent Korean artists, most of which have left SM Entertainment. SM recruits and trains new artists through SM Academy (formerly known as Starlight Academy).

The agency releases seasonal albums since 1999. The collective of artists that are featured on those releases are called SM Town.

In November 2015, the sub-label "Lable SJ" was created to house all activities of the group Super Junior.

Artists

Groups

• aespa (2020–)
• EXO (2012–)
  • EXO-CBX (2016–)
  • EXO-SC (2019–)
  • EXO-K (2012–)
  • EXO-M (2012–)
• Girls' Generation (2007–)
  • Girls' Generation-TTS (2012–)
  • Girls' Generation-Oh!GG (2018–)
  • Girls' Generation-HRS (2026–)
• Girls On Top (2022–2023)
• GPP (SM Entertainment Japan) (2025–)
• Hearts2Hearts (2025–)
• NCT (2016–)
  • NCT 127 (2016–)
  • NCT DREAM (2016–)
  • NCT U (2016–)
  • WayV (2019–)
  • NCT WISH (2024–)
• Red Velvet (2014–)
  • Red Velvet-IRENE & SEULGI (2020–)
• RIIZE (2023–)
• S.E.S (1997–)
• SHINee (2008–)
• Super Junior (2005–)
  • Super Junior K.R.Y. (2006–)
  • Super Junior-T (2007–)
  • Super Junior-M (2008–)
  • Super Junior-Happy (2008–)
  • SUPER JUNIOR-D&E (2011–)
• Super M (2019–)
• Tong Vfang Xien Qi (2004–)

Soloists

• Baekhyun
• Chen
• Hyoyeon
• J-Min
• Jonghyun
• Kai
• Kangta
• Key
• Kyuhyun
• Lay
• Max / CHANGMIN
• Onew
• Ryeowook
• Suho
• Sungmin
• Taemin
• Taeyeon
• U-Know / YUNHO
• Yesung
• Yoona
• Zhou Mi

Project Groups

• SM Rookies
• S.M. THE BALLAD
• SM The Performance
• YOUNIQUE UNIT

Actors / Actresses

• Choi Jong Yoon
• Go Ah Ra
• Kim Min Jong
• Kim Isak
• Lami
• Lee Jae Ryong
• Lee Yeon Hee
• Lina
• Min Jin Jung
• Yoo Ho Jung
• Yoon Da Hoon
• Yoon Do Yeon

Composers

• Kenzie
• Yoo Young Jin

Former Artists

Groups

Groups

• Black Beat (2002–2007)
• Chun Sang Ji Hee The Grace (2005–2021)
  • Chun Sang Ji Hee Dana & Sunday (2011)
  • Stephanie (2005–2016)
  • Sunday (2005–2020)
  • Dana (2005–2020)
• Deux (1993–1995)
• Fly to the Sky (1999–2004)
• f(x) (2009–2019)
  • Amber (2009–2019)
  • Luna (2009–2019)
  • Victoria (2009–2019)
  • Krystal (2009–2020)
  • Sulli (2009–2015)
• Girls' Generation
  • Jessica (2007–2015)
  • Tiffany (2007–2017)
  • Sooyoung (2007–2017)
  • Seohyun (2007–2017)
  • Sunny (2007–2023)
  • Yuri (2001–2026)
• H.O.T. (1996–2001)
  • Tony An (1996–2001)
  • Jae Won (1996–2001)
  • Woo Hyuk (1996–2001)
  • Hee Jun (1996–2005)
• Isak N Jiyeon (2002–2004)
  • Isak (2002–2012)
• KANGTA & VANNESS (2006)
• M.I.L.K. (2001–2003)
  • Jae Young
  • Hyun Jin (2001–2007)
• MYTRO (2024–2025)
• nadia
• Red Velvet
  • Wendy (2014–2025)
  • Yeri (2015–2025)
• S
• Shinhwa (1998–2003)
• SHINee
  • Taemin (2008–2024)
  • Onew (2008–2024)
• Shinvi (2002–2003)
• Sugar(2001–2006)
  • Ahyoomi (2001–2007)
  • Hwang Jung Eum (2001-2004)
• Super Junior
  • Han Geng (2005–2009)
  • Kibum (2004–2015)
• Super Junior-M
  • Henry (2008–2018)
• The Blue
• Tong Vfang Xien Qi
  • YUCHUN (2003–2009)
  • JEJUNG (2003–2009)
  • Kim Jun Su (2003–2009)
• TRAX (2004–2019)
  • Rose (2004–2005)
  • Attack (2004–2007)
  • Jay (2004–2019)
  • Jung Mo (2004–2019)

Soloists

• BoA (2000–2025)
• Choo Ga Yeol (2002–2012)
• Han Dong Joon (1991–1992)
• Hyun Jin Young (1990–1993)
• Kang Won Rae
• Kim Kwang Jin (1991–1992)
• Koo Jun Yup
• Sean
• Yoon Sang

Actor

• Kim Ji Hoon
• Kibum
• Sulli (2005–2019)†

Notable Trainees

Notable Trainees

• ANNA
• Chanmi (former member of Coed School)
• Cho Min Ah (former member of Jewelry)
• G.O (currently member of MBLAQ)
• G-Dragon (currently member of BIGBANG)
• Gayoon (former member of 4Minute)
• Goo Hye Sun
• Heo Young Saeng (currently member of SS501)
• Hwang Yun Kyung (member of Baby V.O.X Re.V)
• Hyun Young (former member of Rainbow)
• Jang Nara
• Jihan (member of Weeekly)
• Jung Min (currently member of SS501)
• Kahi (former member of After School)
• Kim Ji Hye (member of Cats)
• Kim Jong Min (currently member of Koyote)
• Lee Jong Suk (actor)
• Lee Jun Ki (actor/singer)
• Sim Hyun Kyoung (currently member of i Me)
• So Yeon (former member of T-ara)
• So Yi (currently member of Raspberry Field, former member of T.T.Ma.)
• Sung Yeol (currently member of Infinite)
• Wheesung
• ZICO (soloist, former member of Block B)

Branches

• SM Japan (2001) (2021)
• SM USA (2008) (2008)
• SM True (2011) (w/ True Corporation of Thailand)
• SM Entertainment Beijing (2012)
• SM Entertainment Indonesia (2019) (w/ Trans Media of Indonesia)
• SM Entertainment Vietnam (2020)
• SM & Kakao Entertainment America (2023)

Subsidiaries

Current

• SM Studios
  • SM Culture & Contents (2012–)
  • SM Life Design Group (2018–)
  • DEAR U (2017–)
  • MYSTIC STORY (2017–)
  • KeyEast (2018–)
• Dream Maker Entertainment (2006)
  • Beyond Live (2020)
• SM Brand Marketing (2008)
• SM Town Planner (2017)
• SM Culture Partners (2022)
• Studio Realive (2022)
• Kreation Music Rights (2023)
  • MonoTree (2023–)
  • THE HUB (2023–)
  • Smash Hit (2023–)
  • Kustomade (2024)
• Studio White (2023)

In-House

• ScreaM Records (2016–)
• SM Classics (2020–)
• KRUCIALIZE (2024–)

Investment

• ESteem (2015–)
• Galaxia SM (2015–)
• Dreamus (2017–)

Former

• Baljunso (2014–2021)
• Label SJ (2015–2023)
• Woollim Entertainment (2013–2016)
• All I Know Music (AIKM) (2019–)
• Million Market (2018–2023)

External Links

• Official Website
• Official Japanese Website
• Official YouTube Channel
• Official facebook