Kakao wins control of SM Entertainment, one of South Korea's most iconic music agencies

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SM Entertainment Promotes CFO to CEO & Appoints New Directors Since Kakao Takeover - CelebrityAccess

In K-Pop's Quest for Global Growth, Korean Fans Feel Cast Aside - The New York Times

SM Entertainment and Kakao Launch North America Division – Billboard

CJ Denies Rumors About Teaming Up With Kakao To Become SM Entertainment's Top Shareholder

Kakao becomes SM's 2nd largest stakeholder

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SM Entertainment - Wikipedia

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Kakao wins control of K-pop powerhouse SM Entertainment - WTOP News