Region / Office | Phone Number | Notes |
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Headquarters (KR – Seoul) | +82 2-6240-9800 | Main corporate office |
SM Entertainment Japan (Tokyo) | +81 3-6234-0700 | Regional subsidiary |
SM Entertainment USA (Los Angeles, CA) | +1 213-784-4690 | North America office |
China Office (Beijing) | +86 10-5825-2200 | China regional branch |
SM C&C (KR – Seoul) | +82 2-6240-9300 | Subsidiary for culture & content |
SM Entertainment is a leading South Korean entertainment company, founded in 1995 by Lee Soo-man. It is one of the “Big 4” K-pop agencies (alongside HYBE, JYP, and YG), credited with pioneering the K-pop idol system and shaping the global spread of Hallyu (Korean Wave).
SM manages some of the most iconic and influential artists in K-pop history, including BoA, TVXQ, Super Junior, Girls’ Generation, SHINee, EXO, Red Velvet, NCT, and aespa. The company operates across music production, artist management, concerts, merchandise, publishing, and global cultural initiatives.
It has expanded globally with subsidiaries in Japan, the USA, China, and Southeast Asia, and has collaborated with international partners like Universal Music Group.
Pioneer of K-pop: Credited with building the modern idol training system.
Global Artist Roster: Home to BoA, TVXQ, Super Junior, Girls’ Generation, EXO, Red Velvet, NCT, aespa, and more.
Cultural Impact: One of the main drivers of Hallyu (Korean Wave) worldwide.
Subsidiaries: Operates SM Entertainment Japan, SM C&C, DearU, and SM Culture Universe (SMCU).
Concerts & Tours: Hosts SM Town concerts, drawing global fans.
Music Publishing & Distribution: Involved in global distribution through partnerships.
Innovation in Virtual IP: Developed aespa’s metaverse concept and SMCU storytelling.
Global Expansion: Active in Japan, USA, China, Southeast Asia, and beyond.