Kim Jae-joong, also known mononymously as Jaejoong in South Korea and Jejung/J-Jun (ジェジュン) in Japan, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, actor and director. He is currently a member of the Korean pop duo JX, a member of the inactive pop group JYJ and was one of the original members of boy band TVXQ!, where he was formerly known by the stage name Hero Jae-joong. Since 2013, he has expanded his range of activities as a solo artist, and in 2023, he formed his own agency iNKODE where he serves as the Chief Strategy Officer.
SM Entertainment (Korean: SM엔터테인먼트) is a South Korean entertainment company established in 1995 by Lee Soo-man. It is currently one of the largest entertainment companies in South Korea. The company operates as a record label, talent agency, music production company, event management and concert production company, and music publishing house.
Kim Jun-su, known mononymously as Junsu or known under the stage name XIA is a South Korean singer, songwriter, dancer and musical actor. He is a member of JYJ, and was one of the original members of boy band TVXQ, where he was formerly known by the stage name Xiah Junsu (시아준수). In November 2021, Kim formed his own agency PALMTREE ISLAND with he charges as CEO.
WayV is a Chinese boy band and the fourth overall sub-unit of the South Korean boy band NCT, managed by SM's Chinese sub-label, Label V. The group is currently composed of Kun, Ten, Winwin, Xiaojun, Hendery, and Yangyang; Lucas was part of the original lineup but departed in May 2023. The group debuted on January 17, 2019, with the digital extended play (EP) The Vision.
Gasoline is the second studio album by South Korean singer Key. It was released on August 30, 2022, through SM Entertainment. It consists of eleven tracks, including lead single "Gasoline". The album was commercially successful, debuting at number one on South Korea's Circle Album Chart, and received positive reviews from music critics. A reissue, titled Killer, was released on February 13, 2023. It features three new songs, including the lead single of the same name. Gasoline and Killer form the second and third parts of the "retro trilogy" Key started with his 2021 EP Bad Love.
Candy is the fifth extended play (EP) by South Korean boy band NCT Dream. It was released digitally on December 16, 2022, and physically on December 19, 2022, by SM Entertainment through Dreamus. Marketed as a special winter mini-album, the EP consists of six Christmas-themed tracks, including its lead single of the same name, originally released by H.O.T. in 1996.
Riize is a South Korean boy band formed by SM Entertainment. The group consists of six members: Shotaro, Eunseok, Sungchan, Wonbin, Sohee, and Anton. Originally a seven-piece ensemble, Seunghan departed from the group in October 2024. They debuted on September 4, 2023, with the single album Get a Guitar.
Get a Guitar is the debut single album by South Korean boy band Riize. Released on September 4, 2023, by SM Entertainment through Kakao Entertainment, the single album consists of two tracks, "Memories" and the title track of the same name, which both were released to promote the single album on August 21 and September 4, respectively.
Beautiful Night is the fourth EP by South Korean singer Yesung. It was released on May 3, 2021, by SM Entertainment and Label SJ, and distributed by Dreamus. The EP consists of seven tracks in total, including the lead single of the same name.
Babymons7er is the debut extended play by South Korean girl group Babymonster. It was released by YG Entertainment on April 1, 2024.
Blossom is the third EP by South Korean singer and actor Doh Kyung-soo. The EP was released on May 7, 2024, under Doh's newly established agency Company SooSoo and it was distributed by Dreamus. This release marks the singer's first comeback after departing SM Entertainment after 11 years with the agency.
Give Me That is the fifth EP by the Chinese boy band WayV, released on June 3, 2024, through SM Entertainment. It includes six songs, including the lead single, "Give Me That", in both Mandarin and Korean versions. The EP debuted at number one on the Circle Album Chart. It is the group's first release without member Winwin.
Eternal is the fifth Korean extended play (EP) by South Korean singer Taemin. It was released on August 19, 2024, through BPM Entertainment. It contains seven songs, including the two lead singles, "Sexy in the Air" and "Horizon". The EP also marks his tenth anniversary as a soloist.
Black Out is the debut extended play by South Korean rapper Chanyeol. It was released on August 28, 2024, by SM Entertainment through Kakao Entertainment, and contained six tracks, including the lead single of the same name.
Gold is the ninth extended play by South Korean girl group Itzy. It was released by JYP Entertainment on October 15, 2024, and contains 11 tracks, including the singles "Gold" and "Imaginary Friend" and five tracks from Born to Be (2024) re-recorded as a quintet. The EP marks the return of Lia to group activities following her health-related hiatus.
The Highest is the first Japanese and sixth overall EP by the Chinese boy band WayV. It was released on digitally August 8, 2024 and physically on September 25, 2024 through their Japanese record label Avex Trax. The EP comprises six songs, including the lead single, "Go Higher". It is the group's second consecutive release without the participation member Winwin, who was on hiatus from the group due to schedule conflicts with his solo activities. The album was a commercial success, debuting at number-one on the Oricon Albums Chart.
"Impossible" is a song recorded by South Korean boy band Riize. It was released on April 18, 2024, through SM Entertainment and distributed by Kakao Entertainment and RCA Records, as the fourth single and later included as the third track on the group's EP Riizing.
Summer Beat! is the second extended play (EP) by South Korean boy band TWS, released on June 24, 2024, through Pledis Entertainment. It was promoted by the singles "Hey! Hey!" and "If I'm S, Can You Be My N?". It debuted atop the Circle Album Chart and at number two on the Japanese Oricon Albums Chart.
The Star Chapter: Sanctuary is the seventh Korean-language extended play (EP) by South Korean boy band Tomorrow X Together. It was released on November 4, 2024, through Big Hit Music, Republic Records and YG Plus. It consists of six tracks, including the lead single "Over the Moon".
