Lee Soo Man Kicks Off New Chapter in Korea With Open Auditions After Non-Compete Ends - ZAPZEE - Premier Korean Entertainment Magazine Former SM producer Lee Soo Man launches first Korean audition project 'A2O ZALPHA AUDITION' after non-compete ends.

SM founder #LeeSooMan returns to Korea with a talent search.
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Lee Soo Man returns to face SM Entertainment and Min Hee Jin in K-pop power struggle The landscape of the music industry is facing a significant turning point as the non-compete restriction on Lee Soo Man officially concludes. His an…

#LeeSooMan returns to face SM Entertainment and Min Hee Jin in K-pop power struggle

Lee Soo Man set for comeback in Korea with new boy group as non-compete clause nears expiration As the expiration of former SM Entertainment executive producer Lee Soo Man’s non-compete agreement approaches, the Korean music industry is cl…

#LeeSooMan set for comeback in Korea with new boy group as non-compete clause nears expiration
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イスマン新ボーイズグループ「A2Oソウル」、デビューへ！「競業避止義務」消滅でKPOPに復帰 - デバク SMと袂を分かった「イ・スマン」氏。「競業避止義務」が解ける2026年、K-POP界に復帰する見通しです。

イスマン新ボーイズグループ「A2Oソウル」、デビューへ！「競業避止義務」消滅でKPOPに復帰
#A2OSoul #LeeSooMan
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イスマン、K-POP界復帰へ！A2Oコリア設立 - 2026年2月に「競業避止義務」消滅 - デバク SMと袂を分かった「イ・スマン」氏。最近、韓国に「A2Oエンターテインメント・コリア」を設立しています。

イスマン、K-POP界復帰へ！A2Oコリア設立 - 2026年2月に「競業避止義務」消滅
#LeeSooMan
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"SM決別3年"イスマン、新ボーイズグループ準備中！2026年上期デビュー...「競業避止」終了迫る - デバク SMと袂を分かった「イ・スマン」氏が、ボーイズグループを準備中です。

"SM決別3年"イスマン、新ボーイズグループ準備中！2026年上期デビュー...「競業避止」終了迫る
#Leesooman #이수만
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Shinhwa's Minwoo reveals email from Lee Soo Man after leaving SM “He wanted me to be the second Usher” Minwoo of the group Shinhwa has revealed for the first time the contents of an email he personally received from former SM chief producer Lee Soo Man…

And instead SK had to wait until 2013 to get its Usher. I'm just glad LSM wasn't holding his reins. Fuck that guy. #TeamShinhwa #TeamFuckSME #Minwoo #LeeSooMan #Usher #ParkJimin #KPop #KPopNews #KPopSky

Meet the 'King of K-pop': This U.S.-educated computer engineer pioneered music industry practices that fueled the genre's global expansion | Fortune Lee Son Man's technical background would later inform his approach to everything from visualization and cutting-edge production technologies.

#leesooman #kingofkpop #kpop #sm #hallyu #korea #korean #koreanwave #history

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#kpop #sm #leesooman

Lee Soo-man Honored with Asian Hall of Fame Induction K-pop pioneer Lee Soo-man, founder of SM Entertainment, has been inducted into the Asian Hall of Fame, recognized for his global music industry contributions.

#LeeSooMan is in the Asian Hall of Fame! zapzee.net/2025/11/04/l...

Lee Soo Man Akhirnya Terima Julukan Raja K-pop, Setelah 30 Tahun Menolak Gelar Itu - seketika.com Pendiri SM Entertainment, Lee Soo Man, akhirnya menerima julukan “Raja K-pop” setelah tiga dekade membentuk industri musik Korea menjadi fenomena global.

"Saya sempat menolak disebut Raja K-pop,” ungkap Lee Soo Man.

Setelah 30 tahun membentuk industri K-pop, pendiri SM Entertainment itu akhirnya menerima gelar yang dulu ia tolak, SEOUL FM WITH SKYNANI. 👑
#LeeSooMan #Kpop #update #news #seketika
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#ai is going to influence #kpop, for sure, because it is going to influence everything...but a bit of an overstatement saying #k-pop is going to depend on it, IMO
#sm #bangsihyuk #leesooman #animation #music #metaverse #jypark #a20 #a20may #cawman #cartoon #webtoon #avatar #novel #motiongraphic

Jung Won Kwan Reflects on i-13 Failure, Praises Lee Soo Man’s SM System Jung Won Kwan reflects on the failure of 13-member girl group i-13, praising Lee Soo Man and SM Entertainment’s structured system while sharing updates on his career. The post Jung Won Kwan Reflects on i-13 Failure, Praises Lee Soo Man’s SM System appeared first on KbizoOm. KbizoOm - Breaking news about Korean Wave, Culture, Sports and worldwide entertainment KbizoOm - Breaking news about Korean Wave, Culture, Sports and worldwide entertainment

#KPop #LeeSooMan #SMentertainment

Sunny embarks on new journey as producer with uncle Lee Soo Man “No need to worry” Sunny, a member of Girls' Generation, has opened up about her fresh start as a producer under A20 Entertainment, a company founded by her uncle, form…

#Sunny embarks on new journey as producer with uncle #LeeSooMan “No need to worry”
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Girls’ Generation’s Sunn Opens Up About Her Producer Journey: “I Was Always Anxious” " data-image-caption=" sunny girls generation producer sm departure " data-medium-file="https://cdn.kbizoom.com/media/2025/08/21025714/sunny-girls-generation-producer-sm-departure-thumbnail-20250821t022415000z-390x260.webp" data-large-file="https://cdn.kbizoom.com/media/2025/08/21025714/sunny-girls-generation-producer-sm-departure-thumbnail-20250821t022415000z.webp" /> Girls’ Generation’s Sunny shares why she pursued producer training under Lee Soo-man’s A2O Entertainment, opening up about anxiety, self-acceptance, and her future goals. The post Girls’ Generation’s Sunn Opens Up About Her Producer Journey: “I Was Always Anxious” appeared first on KbizoOm. KbizoOm - Breaking news about Korean Wave, Culture, Sports and worldwide entertainment KbizoOm - Breaking news about Korean Wave, Culture, Sports and worldwide entertainment

#KPop #LeeSooMan

Lee Soo-man Hits Big with Chinese Girl Group? Impressive Break into US Radio Charts A Chinese girl group produced by SM founder Lee Soo-man is making waves in the US with impressive chart success. The post Lee Soo-man Hits Big with Chinese Girl Group? Impressive Break into US Radio Charts appeared first on KBIZoom. KBIZoom - Breaking news about Korean Wave, Culture, Sports and worldwide entertainment KBIZoom - Breaking news about Korean Wave, Culture, Sports and worldwide entertainment

#KPop #LeeSooMan

BoA Reveals She Argued With Lee Soo Man Until 4 AM Over “Knowing Bros” Appearance BoA revealed she argued with SM founder Lee Soo Man until 4 AM over her appearance on "Knowing Bros," sharing a hilarious behind-the-scenes story. The post BoA Reveals She Argued With Lee Soo Man Until 4 AM Over “Knowing Bros” Appearance appeared first on KBIZoom. KBIZoom - Breaking news about K-pop, K-drama, Anime/Manga and worldwide entertainment KBIZoom - Breaking news about K-pop, K-drama, Anime/Manga and worldwide entertainment

#Celebrity #BoA #KnowingBros #LeeSooMan

Lee Soo Man meets Macron to discuss K-pop partnership Lee Soo Man, executive producer and visionary leader of A20 Entertainment, was personally invited by French President Emmanuel Macron to collaborate…

#LeeSooMan meets Macron to discuss K-pop partnership

Trot Competition Winner Reveals Turned Down SHINee Offer from Lee Soo-man to Pursue Own Dream Trot singer Kim Yong-bin shares that SM founder Lee Soo-man once invited him to debut in SHINee, shocking guests on "Dolsing Four Men." The post Trot Competition Winner Reveals Turned Down SHINee Offer from Lee Soo-man to Pursue Own Dream appeared first on KBIZoom. KBIZoom - Breaking news about K-pop, K-drama, Anime/Manga and worldwide entertainment KBIZoom - Breaking news about K-pop, K-drama, Anime/Manga and worldwide entertainment

#Celebrity #LeeSooMan #SHINEE

Girls’ Generation’s Sunny Bonds with Lee Soo Man’s Girl Group A2O MAY in LA “Heartwarming Chemistry” Girls' Generation’s Sunny shows off her close bond with Lee Soo Man's girl group A2O MAY in LA. The post Girls’ Generation’s Sunny Bonds with Lee Soo Man’s Girl Group A2O MAY in LA “Heartwarming Chemistry” appeared first on KBIZoom. KBIZoom - Breaking news about K-pop, K-drama, Anime/Manga and worldwide entertainment KBIZoom - Breaking news about K-pop, K-drama, Anime/Manga and worldwide entertainment

#Celebrity #A2O #LeeSooMan #SNSDSunny

Sunny Joins Uncle Lee Soo-man’s Tree-Planting Campaign in LA, Raising 1.7 Billion KRW for Urban Greening Lee Soo-man and Sunny join forces in a successful LA tree-planting campaign that raised 1.7 billion KRW, creating a greener future for underserved communities. The post Sunny Joins Uncle Lee Soo-man’s Tree-Planting Campaign in LA, Raising 1.7 Billion KRW for Urban Greening appeared first on KBIZoom. KBIZoom - Breaking news about K-pop, K-drama, Anime/Manga and worldwide entertainment KBIZoom - Breaking news about K-pop, K-drama, Anime/Manga and worldwide entertainment

#Celebrity #LeeSooMan #SNSDSunny

Lee Soo Man and Hyoyeon reunite at LA rooftop party for documentary celebration Lee Soo Man, the visionary producer and founder of SM Entertainment, shared a DJ booth with Girls’ Generation member Hyoyeon at a rooftop part…

#LeeSooMan and Hyoyeon reunite at LA rooftop party for documentary celebration

Girls’ Generation Trio Reunites with Lee Soo-man, Stunning in Black Dresses with Unmatched Chemistry Tiffany, Hyoyeon, and Sunny reunited at Lee Soo-man’s documentary premiere in Los Angeles, showcasing their elegance and enduring bond. The post Girls’ Generation Trio Reunites with Lee Soo-man, Stunning in Black Dresses with Unmatched Chemistry appeared first on KBIZoom. KBIZoom - Breaking news about K-pop, K-drama, Anime/Manga and worldwide entertainment KBIZoom - Breaking news about K-pop, K-drama, Anime/Manga and worldwide entertainment

#Celebrity #Hyoyeon #LeeSooMan #SMentertainment

'Lee Soo Man: King Of K-Pop' Documentary Premiere In Hollywood: Recap K-Pop stars like Taemin of SHINee, Siwon of Super Junior and several members of Girls' Generation attended the Lee Soo Man documentary premiere in LA. Here's a recap.

Check out my @forbes.com recap of the LA premiere of "Lee Soo Man: King of K-Pop," and be sure to watch the film on Prime Video if you haven't yet, as it gives a great window into the K-pop industry and one of its most influential figures 🫰

#kpop #leesooman #documentary #kingofkpop #primevideo

The 5/12 Hollywood premiere of Prime Video’s new #documentary film "Lee Soo Man: King of K-Pop" was a star-studded event, with K-pop stars Taemin, Siwon, and Sunny, Tiffany and Hyoyeon of Girls’ Generation in attendance.

Here's my @forbes.com recap:
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#kpop #leesooman

Finally decided to bite the bullet with the #LeeSooMan documentary on Prime and… woof.

This is even messier than I expected

I’m more put off as a doc junkie than a K-pop fan, structurally this is so all over the place…

Documentaire ‘Lee Soo Man: King of K-Pop’ staat nu op Prime Video Vanaf vandaag kan je op Prime Video kijken naar de documentaire Lee Soo Man: King of K-Pop. Daarin wordt dieper ingegaan op Lee Soo-man, de oprichter van het K-popagentschap SM Entertainment. Prime Video heeft vandaag de documentaire Lee Soo Man: King of K-Pop gelost. De documentaire gaat – zoals de naam al doet vermoeden – […] The post Documentaire ‘Lee Soo Man: King of K-Pop’ staat nu op Prime Video appeared first on Newsmonkey.

Documentaire ‘Lee Soo Man: King of K-Pop’ staat nu op Prime Video #LeeSooMan #KPop #Documentaire #SMEntertainment #PrimeVideo

“Lee Soo Man: King of K-Pop” Premieres on Amazon Prime, Stirring Debate Over Sensitive Content Lee Soo-man’s documentary "King of K-Pop" premiered on Amazon Prime after a star-studded Hollywood event, spotlighting his K-pop legacy despite controversy. The post “Lee Soo Man: King of K-Pop” Premieres on Amazon Prime, Stirring Debate Over Sensitive Content appeared first on KBIZoom. KBIZoom - Breaking news about K-pop, K-drama, Anime/Manga and worldwide entertainment KBIZoom - Breaking news about K-pop, K-drama, Anime/Manga and worldwide entertainment

#Celebrity #choisiwon #Hyoyeon #LeeSooMan

Lee Soo-man Reunites with K-Pop Stars at LA Documentary Premiere Lee Soo-man reunites with K-pop stars at his documentary premiere in LA, highlighting his ongoing influence in the global music scene. The post Lee Soo-man Reunites with K-Pop Stars at LA Documentary Premiere appeared first on KBIZoom. KBIZoom - Breaking news about K-pop, K-drama, Anime/Manga and worldwide entertainment KBIZoom - Breaking news about K-pop, K-drama, Anime/Manga and worldwide entertainment

#Celebrity #choisiwon #Hyoyeon #LeeSooMan

Lee Soo-man’s New Girl Group, A2O MAY Stuns in Historic U.S. Debut at Wango Tango A2O MAY, the Chinese girl group produced by Lee Soo-man, debuts at the U.S. Wango Tango Festival—marking a new era of global ambition in pop music. The post Lee Soo-man’s New Girl Group, A2O MAY Stuns in Historic U.S. Debut at Wango Tango appeared first on KBIZoom. KBIZoom - Breaking news about K-pop, K-drama, Anime/Manga and worldwide entertainment KBIZoom - Breaking news about K-pop, K-drama, Anime/Manga and worldwide entertainment

#Celebrity #A2O #LeeSooMan