SM ENTERTAINMENT

The news sent shockwaves through the K-pop world: Taeil, a member of the popular boy band NCT, has left the group after being accused of an unspecified sexual crime. The announcement was made by his label, SM Entertainment, which stated that Taeil would depart from the group due to the severity of the issue. But what does this mean for the future of NCT, and what are...

Imagine a world where a single messaging app has become the heart of South Korea's 15th largest conglomerate by assets. That's the reality for Brian Kim, the founder of Kakao Corp. He's now facing trial for allegedly rigging prices during the takeover battle for K-pop powerhouse SM Entertainment Co. The stakes are high, with Kim's future and the future of Kakao's emp...