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"The key figure behind K-pop's global rise" ... Lee Soo-man named recipient of the 2026 WCIF Award
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Lee Soo-man is a South Korean business executive and record producer who is best known for being the founder of SM Entertainment, a multinational entertainment company based in Seoul. He has also been referred to as the "president of culture", as one of the pioneers of the Korean
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"If I had known aespa would become this big..." Lee Hye-young's surprising past participation in their 'universe' after Lee Soo-man's invitation
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A2O Entertainment, Founded by SM Founder Lee Soo-man, to Hold First Open Audition
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Non-compete ends: Lee Soo-man returns to Korea, "New boy group to launch in the first half of this year"
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Lee Soo Man: The "King of K-pop" on his career, the global music industry, and what comes next
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Korean Entertainment Pioneer Lee Soo-Man Wants Korea To Become “A Nation Of Producers”
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Lee Soo-man's Blooming Sky to build Gia Lai culture, sport, and entertainment complex
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'K-pop Father' Lee Soo-man to build $99 mln entertainment-tourism complex in central Vietnam
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This app from SM Entertainment founder Lee Soo-man’s new company A20 will let fans chat with AI versions of K
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‘Lee Soo Man: King of K-Pop’ Director and Subject Talk New Prime Video Documentary
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Lee Soo Man Shares Letter Explaining His Decision To Work With HYBE Following Court's Decision To Ban SM From Issuing New Shares
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