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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