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SM Entertainment opened its first official merchandise store in China, marking a notable step in the K-pop powerhouse's push into a market where cultural ties with Seoul have long been strained. The company launched SMTOWN STORE Shanghai, Wednesday, at Xinliubai YOUNG in Shanghai’s Xujiahui District, as part of a broader effort to expand its global retail footprint. Spanning about 335 square meters, the store offers official merchandise from SM artists — aespa, the NCT subunits, RIIZE, Girls' Generation, Red Velvet and more — alongside a light stick display zone, album photo walls and large multimedia screens, positioning the space as more than a conventional retail outlet. Located near the city's Xujiahui Station, which serves subway lines 1, 9 and 11, the site benefits from steady foot traffic and proximity to major universities such as Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Fudan University, drawing a young, trend-driven consumer base. According to an SM press release, interest was strong ahead of the opening, fueled by social media buzz. A themed pop-up tied to the label's boy band

Tiffany Young of Girls' Generation is celebrating a decade as a solo artist with a new single next month. The singer dropped a teaser for "Summer's Not Over" on her official social media channels at noon Friday, ahead of the single's release on May 8. The clip features dreamlike imagery — water, a forest and a piano — with Young appearing on screen to reveal the title and release date. “Summer's Not Over” explores the feeling of a loved one being "as comforting as home," with the lyrics dwelling

Hyoyeon of Girls' Generation is set to return with the new single “Moveurbody” on Monday at 6 p.m., SM Entertainment announced Thursday. The track fuses Brazilian phonk and hard techno into a high-energy hybrid sound, powered by Hyoyeon’s dynamic vocals and a pulsating rave atmosphere. She participated in the song’s writing, composition and arrangement, delivering lyrics with a commanding message that urges listeners to dance. Since debuting as a DJ with “Sober” in 2018, Hyoyeon has established

Seohyun of Girls' Generation is drawing praise after successfully completing a classical concert debut that initially sparked accusations of “celebrity privilege” — only for the narrative to shift as her donation plans and intense preparation came to light. The singer-actor took the stage Friday at the Lotte Concert Hall in Seoul as a special guest performer for the eighth regular concert of the Sol Philharmonic Orchestra. The appearance quickly became a trending topic online, not only because it marked her first violin performance on a major stage, but also because she had resumed playing the instrument just seven months ago after years away. Criticism emerged from some classical music circles, with skeptics questioning how an amateur could debut as a violinist at a prestigious venue. The backlash, often framed as a “celebrity privilege” issue, spread across online communities and social media. But the tone shifted as more details surfaced. Organist Jung-sook, known from the dating reality show “I Am Solo,” defended Seohyun. “I don’t understand what the problem is. The