SM Entertainment has finalized its acquisition of a controlling stake in GREAT M Entertainment, home to rising boy group 82MAJOR. The deal, completed this week, comes just as the hip-hop-influenced group confirms an extensive North American tour kicking off in June.
SM Entertainment has officially become the second-largest shareholder of 82MAJOR’s agency, GREAT M Entertainment, as of May 27. Through this agreement, SM will collaborate with GREAT M’s CEO Kim Young Sun to support 82MAJOR’s ongoing development and promotions.
This partnership expands SM’s multi-label business model while allowing GREAT M to operate independently.
On the other hand, 82MAJOR is set to kick off their “82 SYNDROME” North American tour on June 11, wrapping up on July 19. The six-member group, consisting of Seongil, Yechan, Seongmo, Seongbin, Seokjoon, and Dogyun, will perform in several cities, including
82MAJOR’s North American tour dates:
- June 11: Orlando, FL
- June 13: Charlotte, NC
- June 14: Richmond, VA
- June 16: Washington, D.C.
- June 17: Philadelphia, PA
- June 18: New York City, NY
- June 20: Boston, MA
- June 22: Montreal, QC
- June 23: Toronto, ON
- June 26: Columbus, OH
- June 27: Detroit, MI
- June 29: Louisville, KY
- June 30: Nashville, TN
- July 2: Chicago, IL
- July 3: Minneapolis, MN
- July 5: Omaha, NE
- July 6: Des Moines, IA
- July 8: Kansas City, MO
- July 9: Oklahoma City, OK
- July 11: Dallas, TX
- July 12: Houston, TX
- July 13: San Antonio, TX
- July 15: Albuquerque, NM
- July 17: Phoenix, AZ
- July 19: Los Angeles, CA
During the tour, 82MAJOR will show off their performance skills with a diverse set list and high-energy live performances. Fans can expect an exciting experience, with options for general admission, VIP packages, and special experiences like hi-touch and photo opportunities.
Their third mini-album “SILENCE SYNDROME” was released on April 15, 2025, and has achieved significant success. Notably, “SILENCE SYNDROME” (61,398 copies) nearly doubled the initial sales of their second mini-album “X-82” (38,927 copies) released last year.
Now that SM Entertainment has closed Great M’s share purchase, it will provide full-fledged support to 82MAJOR for their future endeavors.
