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EtcSM Entertainment Marks 30th Anniversary with Star-Studded Album Release
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SM Entertainment (SM) is celebrating its 30th anniversary by releasing a new group album, 2025 SMTOWN: THE CULTURE, THE FUTURE.

The album will be available for streaming on various platforms starting Friday and feature all tracks released simultaneously. The highly anticipated title track, “Thank You,” will also drop alongside its music video, which will be available on the SMTOWN YouTube channel and other platforms.

“Thank You” is a modern and classic pop song featuring longtime SM composer Kenzie and 14 SM artists, including Kangta, BoA, TVXQ, Super Junior, Girls’ Generation, SHINee, EXO, Red Velvet, NCT 127, NCT Dream, WayV, aespa, RIIZE, and NCT WISH. The track expresses gratitude for the past 30 years and explores faith, love, and appreciation themes.

The “Thank You” music video promises a nostalgic journey. It blends emotional animations with a chronological showcase of music videos from past SM artists, evoking a deep connection with fans.

The album also includes a new track from Girls’ Generation, “My Everything,” a remake of the 2006 song by The Grace. The track highlights the group’s signature ballad style, with heartfelt lyrics and beautiful harmonies that convey the intensity of passionate love.

Other highlights include reimagined versions of iconic SM tracks: “Game” by NMIXX (originally by BoA), “View” by SHINee (remixed by Scream Records), and “My Name” by BoA (rearranged by SM Classics). With 17 tracks, the album offers a glimpse into SM’s diverse musical evolution over the past three decades, resonating with fans worldwide.

SM’s 30th anniversary album, 2025 SMTOWN: THE CULTURE, THE FUTURE, will also be released in physical format on Friday.

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