SM to Release 30th Anniversary Album: A Fresh Take on Iconic Hits


SM Entertainment (SM) will commemorate its 30th anniversary with the release of the 2025 SMTOWN: THE CULTURE, THE FUTURE album on February 14, the day of its founding.
The album, which will be available on various music platforms starting at 6 PM KST, marks SM's first group album in over two years since the release of 2022 Winter SMTOWN: SMCU PALACE in December 2022.
The commemorative album features 17 tracks, including the title song, "Thank You," a new group anthem for SM. It also includes remakes of legendary SM hit songs, reimagined by senior and junior artists to reflect their unique styles and group characteristics, offering a fresh perspective on SM's contributions to K-pop history.


Highlights include:
Kangta covering S.E.S.'s "Just A Feeling"BoA reinterpreting SHINee Jonghyun’s "End Of A Day"TVXQ offering a new take on Red Velvet’s "Psycho"Super Junior remaking Shinhwa’s "I Pray 4 U"Girls' Generation reimagining The Grace’s "My Everything"EXO covering H.O.T.'s "Git It Up!"Red Velvet bringing a new flair to Girls’ Generation’s "Run Devil Run"NCT 127 remaking Hyun Jin-young's "You In Vague Memory"NCT DREAM covering EXO’s "Love Me Right"WayV reinterpreting SHINee’s "Juliette"aespa reimagining f(x)’s "Rum Pum Pum Pum"RIIZE covering TVXQ's "Hug"NCT WISH remaking Super Junior’s "Miracle"NAVIS taking on BoA’s "Game."This album not only celebrates SM’s 30-year legacy but also offers fans a chance to experience the company’s musical heritage in a fresh and innovative way.


Written by Choi Hye Jin
Translated by Lee So Yun