HYBE has purchased all of Lee Sooman's remaining shares (3.68%) in SM Entertainment for 104 billion won (~$78.1 million USD)

[달fromisDal]

 

[Polaris_Tae]

anticipating Kakao x HYBE duking it out again in 2024 as well

 

[jellokitty88]

Really feeling allergic to this.

 

[UMJI MOODS]

 

[Seriously]

Is Kwangya safe?

 

[Lilac]

would SM ever change its name since LSM's no longer part of it?

 

[Your Biggest Fan]

would SM ever change its name since LSM's no longer part of it?

Brand recognition with the public is too strong. Maybe in 5 to 10 years, when most of the acts from the current roster leave/disband, but it's too soon right now.