SM Culture & Contents (Korean:에스엠컬처앤콘텐츠;SM C&C) is a South Korean advertising, production, travel and talent company underSM Studios, a wholly-owned subsidiary ofSM Entertainment. The company operates as a talent agency, television content production company, theatrical production company and travel company.
After being listed on theKOSDAQ in April 2006 through a merger and acquisition with Volvik, a professional golf ball brand, Intercontinental Travel Agency[a] changed its name to BT&I[b] as part of establishing a "more professional" corporate image.[5] On July 11, 2007, Daum Communications announced that it has signed a contract with BT&I to transfer shares and management rights of Tour Express, an online travel agency established in 1999.[6] The company reported that it purchased 90 percent of its shares in Tour Express for eight point six billion won from Daum and Tiger Fund, with Daum handing over 55.27 percent of its 65.27 percent stake in Tour Express for 5.3 billion won.[7] It will be able to expand its business into the online travel market and secure the exclusive right to operate a travel site on the Daum portal in the future.[8] On July 5, 2010, BT&I announced that Hotel Trees, which operates a hotel reservation system globally that a system that can provide "high-quality total travel services" linked to aviation and accommodation, has been incorporated as a subsidiary of the company.[9][10]
On April 13, 2012, Kim Young-min, the former chief executive officer ofSM Entertainment, held a board meeting and announced that it has decided to acquire BT&I by acquiring old and new shares of the company.[11] By April 16, it was reported that the company implemented a third-party allocated capital increase for a total of 2,031.75 million won to SM in order to raise operating funds.[12] It also decided to issue two billion won worth of new equity bond with a maturity rate of four percent until April 13, 2015.[13] SM signed a stock transfer agreement to acquire a total of 3,174,010 shares on BT&I at 1,375 won per share and 43,640,263,750 won in total.[14] Additionally, SM intended to "maximize synergy" between the company's existing tourism, leisure, and travel businesses, withHallyu and K-pop contents.[15]
On May 29, 2012, it held a general meeting of shareholders to appoint directors, auditors, and change the articles of association; the largest shareholder of the company will be changed from the existing Kang Soo-jung and Song Ki-han to SM.[12][16] The entertainment company planned to pursue drama production and global video content business in "earnest" through the acquisition of BT&I; while, the remaining business of the company will be promoted by combining it with SM's existing businesses along with the "rapid spreading" of Korean Wave and K-pop fever.[17] On August 17,Kang Ho-dong signed an exclusive contract with now SM Culture & Contents,[c] accompanied by the plans to resume broadcasting activities and to show further improvement through cooperation with the company's management and SM.[19] Moreover,Shin Dong-yup also signed an exclusive contract with the company, stating that he will show different sides through "new and diverse programs" that will create "synergy" with Asia's top singers and actors.[20] With the recruitment of Kang and Shin, SM Entertainment Group has expanded not only the management of existing singers and actors, but also the production ofMC management, dramas, and comprehensive broadcasting programs, completing the foundation for becoming a comprehensive entertainment group.[21]
On September 19, 2012, SM C&C stated on a press release that it have merged with AM Entertainment,[d] expanding the company's video and actor management business that planned to target the Asian market.[22]
On January 13, 2013,Gong Hyun-jin signed an exclusive contract with SM C&C and is expected to play as a multi-entertainer in various fields, including dramas, movies and entertainment programs, based on its "systematic and global" management support.[23] On March 14, the company absorbed and merged with Hoon Media at a ratio of 1 to 5.2433197 to increase management efficiency, with a total of 534,889 shares issued.[24][25] Hoon Media was founded by producer Lee Hoon-hee, who organized and directed a number of entertainment programs such asKBS 2TV'sHappy Together,Happy Sunday,Fly Shoot Dori, andMusic Bank.[26]
^According to the "History" section of the official SM Town Travel website, Intercontinental Travel Agency was established in July 1987.[3]
^Business Travel and Incentive (BT&I) was described as the "leading business travel agency in Korea" that offered professional services in conducting large-scale seminars, trainings, and incentive tours for companies.[4]
^According to the "About us" section of the official SM Culture & Contents (SM C&C) website, the company was changed to SM C&C in May 2012.[18]
^AM Entertainment (AMT) was dissolved into the company after the merger.
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^Song, Sun-ok (July 13, 2007).볼빅, 다음 자회사 투어익스프레스 인수 [Volvik Acquires Tour Express, A Subsidiary of Daum].Money Today [ko] (in Korean).Archived from the original on August 14, 2021. RetrievedAugust 14, 2021.
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^인터뷰, 송경애 BT&I 대표 "여행업계 여성 진출 더 늘릴 것" [Interview, "We will increase the number of women entering the travel industry", said Song Kyung-ae, CEO of BT&I].Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). July 18, 2010.Archived from the original on August 14, 2021. RetrievedAugust 14, 2021.
^Kim, Jin-kyung (April 16, 2012).SM, BT&I 인수…글로벌 종합 엔터테인먼트 그룹으로 발돋움 [SM, BT&I Acquisition…Become a Global Comprehensive Entertainment Group].TV Daily (in Korean).Archived from the original on August 13, 2021. RetrievedAugust 13, 2021.
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^Park, Yeon-mi (April 16, 2012).비티앤아이, 200억 규모 유상증자 [BT&I has a 20 Billion Paid-in Capital Increase].Asia Business Daily (in Korean).Archived from the original on August 13, 2021. RetrievedAugust 13, 2021.
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^Lee, Jung-hyuk (April 16, 2012).SM, 여행업체 BT&I 인수 통해 드라마 제작 본격화 [SM, To Start Producing Dramas in Earnest by Acquiring Travel Agency BT&I].Sports Chosun (in Korean).Archived from the original on August 13, 2021. RetrievedAugust 13, 2021.
^기업소개 - History [About Us - History] (in Korean). SM Culture & Contents.Archived from the original on June 29, 2021. RetrievedAugust 14, 2021.
^Kang, Seung-hoon (August 17, 2012).강호동, 잠정 은퇴 1년여만에 SM C&C와 계약..활동 재개 [Kang Ho-dong Signs with SM C&C After 1 Year of Temporary Retirement..Resumes Activities].TV Report (in Korean).Archived from the original on August 15, 2021. RetrievedAugust 15, 2021.
^Kim, Gun-woo (August 17, 2012).강호동·신동엽 모셔간 'SM C&C', 어떤 회사? [What Kind of Company is 'SM C&C' Where Kang Ho-dong·Shin Dong-yeop were Brought in?].Money Today [ko] (in Korean).Archived from the original on August 15, 2021. RetrievedAugust 15, 2021.
^Hwang, Mi-hyun (August 17, 2012).강호동-신동엽, SM C&C와 전속 계약 "연내 활동" [Kang Ho-dong-Shin Dong-yup, Signed an Exclusive Contract with SM C&C "Activities Within the Year"].OSEN [ko] (in Korean).Archived from the original on August 15, 2021. RetrievedAugust 15, 2021.
^Kim, Mi-ri (September 19, 2012).SM C&C, 장동건·김하늘 소속사 AM엔터 흡수합병 [SM C&C, Jang Dong-gun·Kim Ha-neul's Agency AM Entertainment's Merger and Acquisition Unit].My Daily (in Korean).Archived from the original on August 15, 2021. RetrievedAugust 15, 2021.
^Jung, Ji-won (January 3, 2013).공형진 SMC&C와 전속계약, 강호동-장동건과 한솥밥 [Gong Hyun-jin Signed an Exclusive Contract with SM C&C, Kang Ho-dong-Jang Dong-gun Living Under the Same Roof].Newsen (in Korean). RetrievedAugust 15, 2021.
^Kim, Gun-woo (March 14, 2013).SM C&C, '남자의 자격' 제작사 흡수합병(상보) [SM C&C, 'Men's Qualification' Production Company Absorption Merger(Commercial Report)].Money Today [ko] (in Korean). RetrievedAugust 15, 2021.
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^Jeon, Won (March 14, 2013).SM 방송제작사 훈미디어 합병, 프로그램 제작에 손 뻗는다 [SM Broadcasting Corporation is Going to Merge with Hoon Media and Reach out to Production of Programs].Newsen (in Korean). RetrievedAugust 16, 2021.
^Management – 아티스트 (Actor) [Management – Artist (Actor)].SM Culture & Contents (in Korean).Archived from the original on December 8, 2021. RetrievedDecember 8, 2021.
^Management – 아티스트 (Entertainer) [Management – Artist (Entertainer)] (in Korean). SM Culture & Contents.Archived from the original on December 8, 2021. RetrievedDecember 8, 2021.
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^Lee, Flower (January 23, 2014).최강창민, 엠넷 드라마 '미미' 주인공 발탁 [Max Changmin, Chosen as the Main Character of Mnet Drama 'Mimi'].EToday (in Korean).Archived from the original on December 6, 2021. RetrievedDecember 6, 2021.
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^abcdeLee, So-dam (July 16, 2015).유재석 정형돈 품은 FNC, SM-코엔과 예능 3대기획사 되나 [Will Yoo Jae-suk and Jung Hyung-don be with the Top 3 Entertainment Agencies with FNC, SM-Koen?].Newsen (in Korean).Archived from the original on December 6, 2021. RetrievedDecember 6, 2021.
^Kim, Mi-ri (March 14, 2013).SM C&C, '남자의 자격' 제작사 훈미디어 합병 [SM C&C, Merges with Hoon Media, Producer of 'Qualifications of Men'].My Daily (in Korean).Archived from the original on December 6, 2021. RetrievedDecember 6, 2021.
^Yeon, Seung (January 22, 2018).아는형님…슈가맨…인생술집…요즘 잘나가는 예능 뒤엔 SM이 있다 [Knowing Bros…Sugar Man…Life Bar…There is SM Behind the Most Popular Entertainment Shows these Days].Seoul Economy (in Korean).Archived from the original on December 6, 2021. RetrievedDecember 7, 2021.
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^abcPark, Sang-hoon (November 22, 2018).이예지 SM C&C 본부장 "아티스트 활용한 온라인 예능 제작 수익? '맨땅에 헤딩'하는 기분" [Lee Ye-ji, Head of SM C&C, "Revenues from online entertainment production using artists? 'Heading to the ground'"].Interview365 (in Korean).Archived from the original on December 6, 2021. RetrievedDecember 6, 2021.
^abKim, Young-jin (January 22, 2018).XtvN 측 "SM C&C와 협업을 시작으로 자유로운 콘텐츠 만들어낼 것" [XtvN said, "We will work with SM C&C to create free content"].Asia Today (in Korean).Archived from the original on December 6, 2021. RetrievedDecember 6, 2021.
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^Park, Jin-young (March 19, 2018).이수근·보아에 박성광까지..SM패밀리 新예능 '식량일기' 론칭 [Lee Soo-geun·BoA·Park Sung-kwang..SM Family Launches New Entertainment 'Food Diary'].OSEN [ko] (in Korean).Archived from the original on March 22, 2018. RetrievedDecember 6, 2021.
^Hwang, Soo-yeon (April 20, 2018).라이프스타일 채널 'JTBC4' 오늘(20일) 개국 [Lifestyle Channel 'JTBC4' Opening Today (20th)].Newsen (in Korean).Archived from the original on December 6, 2021. RetrievedDecember 6, 2021.
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^Lee, Seung-gil (June 19, 2019).'썸바이벌 1+1' 썸 타고 싶은 자, 마트로 오라! ['Matching Survival 1+1' If You Want to Have a Fling, Come to the Mart!].My Daily (in Korean).Archived from the original on December 6, 2021. RetrievedDecember 6, 2021.
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