Founded by singer Lee Soo Man in 1995, is now one of the leading entertainment companies in music right now. Although SM Entertainment have been involved in many unfortunate events such as slave contracts, disagreements with broadcasting companies, and lawsuits again the company by their own artists, SM has also created many of the most popular artists in Kpop.
H.O.T. (High Five of Teenagers)
Moon Hee Jun-leader, vocalist
Jang Woo Hyuk- rapper
Tony Ahn- vocalist, rapper
Kangta- main vocalist
Lee Jae Won- rapper, vocalist
Started in 1996 as SM’s first boy band, became the hottest boy band at the time. They also were part of the first Hallyu wave. When asked what was the first thing that came to their minds when you say South Korea, Asians all around the world would asnwer Kimchi and H.O.T. This just shows how popular these boys were.
Also all five of the members actively participated in the composition of their music. Their later albums were completely consisted of members produced by the members.
The disbandment of H.O.T. caused a shock to all kpop lovers. The end of their contract and unfair pay was the reason for their disbandment.
Currently the members are either in the army or are involved in solo careers. Member Kangta is the only member still under SM Entertainment.
S.E.S. (Sea Eugene Shoo)
Sea- main vocalist
Eugene- vocalist
Shoo- vocalist
SM’s first girl group released in 1997 took the kpop world by storm. Their cute and innocent image made all the fanboys to fall for them.
Their disbandment was a mutual agreement between the girls. Each girl decided to pursue their solo careers whtether through music, musicals, or acting.
Shinhwa
Eric Moon- leader, rapper
Lee Minwoo- vocalist, rapper
Kim Dongwan- vocalist
Shin Hyesung- main vocalist
Junjin- vocalist, rapper
Andy- rapper, vocalist
Six boy-band Shinhwa first shined the kpop stages in 1999. Although their rise to popularity took a lot longer than H.O.T. and S.E.S., they still remain on of the top groups today.
In between member Andy did not participate in their 4th album due to doubts about the future as a singer. However, a year after returned to the group.
Lee Minwoo’s music composition has been known not only in Shinhwa but other groups as well including Jewelry. Eric Moon and the other members have also participated in music composition for Shinhwa.
In 2003, their contract with SM Entertainment was not renewed and they moved to Good Entertainment. There they continued as a group but also participated in solo careers in music and acting.
Currently the members are either in the army or are still in the kpop scene.
Fly to the Sky
Hwanhee- vocalist
Brian- vocalist
SM’s first RnB duet first coming out in 1999. Their pretty image and soul full voice won them lots of popularity. Although the groups popularity had its ups and downs, no one doubted their singing ability.
Fly to the Sky will no longer be releasing a full album but there are chances of seeing these two together as Fly to the Sky in the future.
Currently both Brian and Hwanhee are actively pursueing their singing career.
BoA
Kwon Bo Ah
At the young age of 15 (korean age), her debut in 2000 was greatly anticipated by kpop lovers. Her dancing skills and singing ability awed even the most experienced kpop artists.
Although she received attention in Korea, her rise to fame occurred in Japan. Her fame in Korea and Japan continued and won her the spot one of Korea’s top singers.
She also has written music for herself such as Valenti.
She is currently in America preparing to enter the American music industry.
TVXQ or DBSK (Dong Bang Shin Ki)
Xiah Junsu- main vocalist
Hero Jaejoon- main vocalist
U-know Yunho- vocalist, leader, rapper
Micky Yoochun- vocalist, rapper
Max, ChangMin- vocalist
Known to have the largest fanbase in the world, DBSK was released 2003. The power of these five boys have awed all kpop lovers. These boys have shown their great skills vocally and through dancing.
Although their fanbase has been known to have the image of “scary” fans, their fanbase is the largest fanbase reaching as far as 800,000 members.
DBSK has also been active in Japan and finally reached #1 on the Oricon charts with song “Purple Line”.
Currenty, Junsu, Micky, and Jaejoong are a part of a lawsuit again SM Entertaiment and as a group is on hiatus with their Japanese activities. The members are currently participating in solo activities.
CSJK the Grace
Stephanie- vocalist
Dana- vocalist
Sunday- vocalist
Lina- vocalist
The four girls united in 2005 wowing the audience with their vocals and then their dancing. Although their rise to fame was slow, their talents are well-known.
They have been active in Japan but it has been awhile for the girls to perform on stage in Korea.
Super Junior
Lee Teuk
Hee Chul
Yesung
Kang In
Han Geng
Shin Dong
Sung Min
Eun Hyuk
Dong Hae
Si Won
Ryeo Wook
Ki Bum
Kyu Hyun
SM released the first 13 member boy band in 2005. The members from the start were actively participating in their acting careers and appearing on variety shows and now even have their own radio shows.
Super Junior has also been active all over Asia especially in China. The members have also broken up into smaller units and singing in China and Korea.
Currently the members are active in their solo activities. Han Geng is currently in a lawsuit against SM Entertainment and King In is currently under hiatus due to an assault case and a hit-and-run case days afterward.
Girls Generation (So Nyeo Shi Dae or SNSD)
Taeyeon- leader, main vocalist
Sunny- vocalist
Jessica- main vocalist
Hyo Yeon- vocalist
Tiffany- vocalist
Yuri- vocalist
Soo Young- vocalist
Yoona- vocalist
Seohyun- vocalist
Even before their debut in 2007, their popularity was rising quickly due to their pretty and innocent faces. Their music gathered a lot of fame through their dance and catchy lyrics.
The girls have also been active on variety shows, musicals, and acting. Although the girls were targets for misleading events such as fan letters found in the trash cans, it was soon forgotten through their charms.
The power of the nine girls has been massive and they still continue to be active all over Asia.
Shinee
Onew- leader, vocalist
Jong Hyun- main vocalist
Minho- rapper, vocalist
Key- vocalist
Taemin- vocalist
After the release of DBSK, the first five boy- band Shinee was released in 2008. The boys are known for their pretty faces and pure appearance.
Shinee has gathered a lot of interest in countries all over Asia. Although they are still young as a group, they have produced hit songs such as “Ring Ding Dong” and are highly active on variety shows.
F(x)
Victoria- leader, vocalist
Luna- main vocalist
Crystal- vocalist
Amber- vocalist
Sulli- vocalist
Just released in 2009 during the girl group craze, these grils have caught many kpop lover’s attention. The girl’s bright and cute image as well as their catchy music has been popular.
Although the girls have not won #1, their future is rbight.
Currently they are active in MCing and variety shows.
Others…
Trax, Black Beat, and others.
H.O.T. (High Five of Teenagers)
Moon Hee Jun-leader, vocalist
Jang Woo Hyuk- rapper
Tony Ahn- vocalist, rapper
Kangta- main vocalist
Lee Jae Won- rapper, vocalist
Started in 1996 as SM’s first boy band, became the hottest boy band at the time. They also were part of the first Hallyu wave. When asked what was the first thing that came to their minds when you say South Korea, Asians all around the world would asnwer Kimchi and H.O.T. This just shows how popular these boys were.
Also all five of the members actively participated in the composition of their music. Their later albums were completely consisted of members produced by the members.
The disbandment of H.O.T. caused a shock to all kpop lovers. The end of their contract and unfair pay was the reason for their disbandment.
Currently the members are either in the army or are involved in solo careers. Member Kangta is the only member still under SM Entertainment.
S.E.S. (Sea Eugene Shoo)
Sea- main vocalist
Eugene- vocalist
Shoo- vocalist
SM’s first girl group released in 1997 took the kpop world by storm. Their cute and innocent image made all the fanboys to fall for them.
Their disbandment was a mutual agreement between the girls. Each girl decided to pursue their solo careers whtether through music, musicals, or acting.
Shinhwa
Eric Moon- leader, rapper
Lee Minwoo- vocalist, rapper
Kim Dongwan- vocalist
Shin Hyesung- main vocalist
Junjin- vocalist, rapper
Andy- rapper, vocalist
Six boy-band Shinhwa first shined the kpop stages in 1999. Although their rise to popularity took a lot longer than H.O.T. and S.E.S., they still remain on of the top groups today.
In between member Andy did not participate in their 4th album due to doubts about the future as a singer. However, a year after returned to the group.
Lee Minwoo’s music composition has been known not only in Shinhwa but other groups as well including Jewelry. Eric Moon and the other members have also participated in music composition for Shinhwa.
In 2003, their contract with SM Entertainment was not renewed and they moved to Good Entertainment. There they continued as a group but also participated in solo careers in music and acting.
Currently the members are either in the army or are still in the kpop scene.
Fly to the Sky
Hwanhee- vocalist
Brian- vocalist
SM’s first RnB duet first coming out in 1999. Their pretty image and soul full voice won them lots of popularity. Although the groups popularity had its ups and downs, no one doubted their singing ability.
Fly to the Sky will no longer be releasing a full album but there are chances of seeing these two together as Fly to the Sky in the future.
Currently both Brian and Hwanhee are actively pursueing their singing career.
BoA
Kwon Bo Ah
At the young age of 15 (korean age), her debut in 2000 was greatly anticipated by kpop lovers. Her dancing skills and singing ability awed even the most experienced kpop artists.
Although she received attention in Korea, her rise to fame occurred in Japan. Her fame in Korea and Japan continued and won her the spot one of Korea’s top singers.
She also has written music for herself such as Valenti.
She is currently in America preparing to enter the American music industry.
TVXQ or DBSK (Dong Bang Shin Ki)
Xiah Junsu- main vocalist
Hero Jaejoon- main vocalist
U-know Yunho- vocalist, leader, rapper
Micky Yoochun- vocalist, rapper
Max, ChangMin- vocalist
Known to have the largest fanbase in the world, DBSK was released 2003. The power of these five boys have awed all kpop lovers. These boys have shown their great skills vocally and through dancing.
Although their fanbase has been known to have the image of “scary” fans, their fanbase is the largest fanbase reaching as far as 800,000 members.
DBSK has also been active in Japan and finally reached #1 on the Oricon charts with song “Purple Line”.
Currenty, Junsu, Micky, and Jaejoong are a part of a lawsuit again SM Entertaiment and as a group is on hiatus with their Japanese activities. The members are currently participating in solo activities.
CSJK the Grace
Stephanie- vocalist
Dana- vocalist
Sunday- vocalist
Lina- vocalist
The four girls united in 2005 wowing the audience with their vocals and then their dancing. Although their rise to fame was slow, their talents are well-known.
They have been active in Japan but it has been awhile for the girls to perform on stage in Korea.
Super Junior
Lee Teuk
Hee Chul
Yesung
Kang In
Han Geng
Shin Dong
Sung Min
Eun Hyuk
Dong Hae
Si Won
Ryeo Wook
Ki Bum
Kyu Hyun
SM released the first 13 member boy band in 2005. The members from the start were actively participating in their acting careers and appearing on variety shows and now even have their own radio shows.
Super Junior has also been active all over Asia especially in China. The members have also broken up into smaller units and singing in China and Korea.
Currently the members are active in their solo activities. Han Geng is currently in a lawsuit against SM Entertainment and King In is currently under hiatus due to an assault case and a hit-and-run case days afterward.
Girls Generation (So Nyeo Shi Dae or SNSD)
Taeyeon- leader, main vocalist
Sunny- vocalist
Jessica- main vocalist
Hyo Yeon- vocalist
Tiffany- vocalist
Yuri- vocalist
Soo Young- vocalist
Yoona- vocalist
Seohyun- vocalist
Even before their debut in 2007, their popularity was rising quickly due to their pretty and innocent faces. Their music gathered a lot of fame through their dance and catchy lyrics.
The girls have also been active on variety shows, musicals, and acting. Although the girls were targets for misleading events such as fan letters found in the trash cans, it was soon forgotten through their charms.
The power of the nine girls has been massive and they still continue to be active all over Asia.
Shinee
Onew- leader, vocalist
Jong Hyun- main vocalist
Minho- rapper, vocalist
Key- vocalist
Taemin- vocalist
After the release of DBSK, the first five boy- band Shinee was released in 2008. The boys are known for their pretty faces and pure appearance.
Shinee has gathered a lot of interest in countries all over Asia. Although they are still young as a group, they have produced hit songs such as “Ring Ding Dong” and are highly active on variety shows.
F(x)
Victoria- leader, vocalist
Luna- main vocalist
Crystal- vocalist
Amber- vocalist
Sulli- vocalist
Just released in 2009 during the girl group craze, these grils have caught many kpop lover’s attention. The girl’s bright and cute image as well as their catchy music has been popular.
Although the girls have not won #1, their future is rbight.
Currently they are active in MCing and variety shows.
Others…
Trax, Black Beat, and others.
