
SM Entertainment
SM Entertainment is a South Korean multinational entertainment agency established in 1995 by Lee Soo-man. One of South Korea's largest entertainment companies, SM has been instrumental in fostering and popularizing K-pop globally, managing iconic groups like TVXQ!, Girls' Generation, EXO, Red Velvet, NCT, and aespa.
Sources
Wikipedia, SM Entertainment official website, Forbes
Updated:
Jun 5, 2025

SM Entertainment
SM Entertainment is a South Korean multinational entertainment agency established in 1995 by Lee Soo-man. One of South Korea's largest entertainment companies, SM has been instrumental in fostering and popularizing K-pop globally, managing iconic groups like TVXQ!, Girls' Generation, EXO, Red Velvet, NCT, and aespa.
Sources
Wikipedia, SM Entertainment official website, Forbes
Updated:
Jun 5, 2025
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