SM Entertainment's top artists lit up tvN's Fifteen Nights on Business Trip, airing a special episode to celebrate the company’s upcoming 30th anniversary. The lineup included Kangta, TVXQ’s Changmin, Super Junior’s Leeteuk, Girls’ Generation’s Hyoyeon, SHINee’s Key, EXO’s Suho, Red Velvet’s Seulgi, NCT’s Doyoung, aespa’s Karina, and RIIZE’s Wonbin, creating buzz even before its release. The episode scored an impressive 2.6% nationwide rating (Nielsen Korea), claiming the #1 spot among all cable shows for the day.

The episode opened with a cheerful vibe, as the artists donned pink outfits, SM's signature color. Kicking things off, each group showcased their legendary choreography. The highlight of the first segment was the classic music quiz. Karina and Key wowed everyone with their deep K-pop knowledge, while Kangta relived the past with his spontaneous dance moves. Hyoyeon, Suho, and Wonbin brought endless laughter with their funny wrong answers.

In another memorable moment, Kangta joined the group for a performance of NCT DREAM’s Candy, seamlessly blending in. The episode also gave fans heartwarming interactions, such as senior-junior chats between Changmin and Suho, and Kangta and Doyoung, showing the strong bonds within SM.

Later, the show turned into a riot during a character quiz, with Seulgi’s hilarious mistakes and Leeteuk’s quick humor stealing the spotlight. The episode wrapped up with a celebratory dinner, where the artists expressed gratitude for SM’s 30-year journey. “We thank all our seniors and juniors. This milestone is possible because of everyone,” they shared.

Fans were treated to even more fun as behind-the-scenes clips were uploaded on Fifteen Nights' YouTube channel, keeping the excitement alive.

Looking ahead, SM Entertainment is gearing up for its grand 30th anniversary celebration with SMTOWN LIVE 2025, set for January 11–12, 2025, at Seoul’s Gocheok Sky Dome.

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Actor Chun Jung Myung has opened up about a devastating betrayal by his former manager, who swindled tens of billions of won from his family. The former manager, who had been trusted like family, is now serving prison time for his actions.

In the December 8 episode of SBS’s My Little Old Boy, Chun Jung Myung shared the shocking details of his financial fraud ordeal with fellow cast members Lee Sang Min and Kim Heechul.

He explained, "I was financially defrauded by the manager I had worked with for 16 years since my debut. He forged documents to steal money and even caused huge financial losses for my parents."

A close source confirmed on December 9, "The manager mentioned on the show ultimately couldn’t repay the damages and is now serving his prison sentence for fraud."

The source also revealed that Chun Jung Myung suffered losses in the tens of billions of won. The emotional toll was severe, leading to social anxiety, and he even considered retiring from the entertainment industry due to the devastating betrayal.

Chun Jung Myung debuted in 1999 with the drama School 2 and became a household name with roles in Beijing, My Love, Fashion 70s, and What's Up Fox? However, after his role in the 2019 drama Urban Cops: KCSI, he suddenly disappeared from the spotlight, sparking concerns from fans.

An entertainment agency CEO weighed in, saying, "Celebrities, especially those with limited real-world experience, are vulnerable to scams because of their public status. Some get trapped and lose vast amounts of money after being used as figureheads."

An entertainment law expert added, "Fraud cases are tricky because proving the intent to steal is difficult. If someone makes an enticing offer, always ask, ‘Why me and not them?’ Skepticism is key."

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