[NEWS] SM Holds the writers & publishers conference in Paris

SNSD's Tiffany and Lee Soo Man

June 13, 2011

SM Holds the Writers & Publishers Conference in Paris, France on the 11th!

The Producer, Soo Man Lee Received a Standing Ovation on His Speech of CT Theory!

S.M.Entertainment held not only the ‘VISIT KOREA YEAR 2010-2012’ SMTOWN LIVE WORLD TOUR in PARIS, but also the conference aimed at European writers and publishers.

Approximately 50 famous European writers and publishers attended the conference held at the Marriott Rive Gauche hotel at 1:00 p.m (Paris time) on June 11th and showed their interests for SM and its music.

Especially, the producer Soo Man Lee gave a speech on the steps and future of Hallyu(Korean-wave) as well as the SM’s producing based on CT(Culture Technology) theory. He also introduced the overall system and features of the process of music production drawing European writers and publishers’ attention and received a standing ovation.

Also, a world-renowned producer, Teddy Riley who has produced albums of Michael Jackson and Lady Gaga said in his speech “I became interested in K-pop while I was working on music with SM. After I saw ‘SMTOWN LIVE in PARIS’ concert, I realized that K-pop which started with SM is a Movement. When I first made and used New Jack Swing, it wasn’t just a musical genre but it was a phenomenon or a Movement and I had a similar feeling through ‘SMTOWN LIVE in PARIS.’

In addition, the famous European publisher, Willy Morrision also stated his view on SM’s future by saying “I saw the SMTOWN LIVE concert for the first time yesterday and it was very impressive. The scene of the audience was like enthusiastic fans at the Beatles concert in Britain. SM will be the most powerful company in the world in 5~10 years. The SM’s driving force to grow this much is Philosophy. Because there has been CT, the foundation of philosophy that wants everything to be perfect, it’s different from European music and it could have grown this much.

Moreover, Tiffany from Girls’ Generation attended the conference and intrigued the attendee by introducing the training courses in SM and how she feels the change in global status as an Asian pop artist.

This conference was designed to let European writers and publishers know musical style which SM pursues and to build more active exchange and ties with them. Actually, they gained results by interacting good music and ideas through the conference.

Meanwhile, Universal Music Publishing Sweden representative, Pelle Lidell, the composer group from ‘Design Music’ who composed Girls’ Generation’s ‘Genie’, Alex Cantrall who composed f(x)’s ‘Pinocchio and other composers who involved in SM artists’ hit songs also attended. SM is planning to hold continuously a conference or a Song Writing camp in other countries like this event and build networks with foreign composers and publishers.

Wow! The Korean wave is really hitting globally! We should look forward to what K-Pop brings us! :D

Source: SM TOWN Facebook page

[DKP Exclusive] 2NE1 Presscon in Manila Photo Spam!

2ne1 entrance

We are indeed very grateful that Happee Sy let us be a part of a big Kpop event produced by Pulp Magazine Live!

cr: Frances Lim @dkpopnews.net

[DKP Exclusive] 2NE1 makes Press Conference entertaining in Manila!!

Alright. This is the first time 2NE1 visited Philippines of course except Sandara Park who made her career first in Philippines as an actress.

Here's how the presscon went... Dara said that they don't have secrets to tell in response to the 1st question, because blackjacks knew already and because they are very transparent since they have 2NE1 TV. Even at the beginning ,after their introduction, they made us laugh. CL suddenly interrupts when she noticed that Dara is uncomfortable to her seat and said they will just adjust the seat because Dara's little too high.

Then after that, media are laying their questions one by one. When asked who from other male idol groups they like, Dara answered immediately (in Tagalog), " Favorite boy group ko ano.. MBLAQ?" (My favorite boy group would be... MBLAQ?). And mentioned her brother. She added that we already know why, everyone bursts in laughter.

While, Bom's is Big Bang, CL's is 1TYM and Minzy's is Se7En. About the Filipino fans, CL stated in pure English that she haven't met their Filipino fans yet but she thinks that they are fun and great especially the warm welcome they received at the airport and she assures everyone that they will have fun tonight at the concert. They also shares how they contribute in their albums and songs. CL answered in English that they all give ideas even their stylists and support each other.



Dara is being cheeky throughout the presscon. When asked what will she say about Filipino singer Christian Baustista's worry of being booed, she stated that there's no need to worry. She likes him and even call him "Papa Christian" (Papa here is an expression. saying it in flirty but funny way) and even sing a line from his song (The Way You Look at Me).

Here also, Minzy was asked about her being in line with the best kpop idol dancer in the recent poll and questioned who's male idol she wants to dance/showdown with aside from YG's artists. She said "Taeyang". She explained that she can't think of any because she confessed that they are not exposed to other idol groups. They don't have time to mingle with others or have bonding moments with them bec they keep on rehearsing for their album promotions.

Dara shared that she misses Philippine foods like Sinigang, Pinakbet and Sisig. She said that at first, she's nervous that her fans in Philippines will forget her the time she moved to Korea and everyone said "NO!" Bom and CL expressed their excitement to be here in Philippines because Dara tells a lot about the country. They also said they already tasted some of Filipino foods because Dara's fans from Philippines send her foods in their dorm.

Before the presscon ended, Bom and Dara said "Mahal ko kayo" (I love you). Dara even sing a bit of her song In or Out (her 1st single when she's still here in Phil as an actress). Even the 3 girls amused with her.

For their messages, CL said she wants to come back not just to perform but to visit and have a tour here in Phil. Minzy and Bom said they want to visit Phil again. They like the foods and places Dara often told them. Dara said that she really misses her Filipino fans and it's always her dream to come back here to perform with 2ne1.

To conclude, the whole event is entertaining and the girls responded with enthusiasm. They are so nice and very charming yet cool. We really hope to see them again.

An LQ fancam i took from my phone. Sorry. That's all i have. We have better than this, to follow.

2NE1 PressCon Manila- Minzy about relationship w/ other idol groups& Dara bout "Papa Christian"

2NE1 PressCon Manila-Who are the male idol groups 2NE1 girls like?

written by shaynekay@dkpopnews.net
video by shaynekay@dkpopnews.net

P.S. Are you looking for photos? Presscon and Concert photos are to follow... Don't worry, DKP's photos are worth the wait. Let's wait for our staff Frances Lim for her awesome photos. Hwaiting! Thank you for reading all through out the end :) Such a long article, isn't?