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Has Lee Soo-man’s cutting-edge tech unlocked a new worry?

The ability to roam among virtual stars — and even approach the avatars — could change the way content is viewed, but also opens the door to misuse.

2026.10.14

SM founder introduces alien-themed idols, cutting-edge technology in return to K-pop

Lee Soo-man is back with A20 Entertainment and its first girl group and boy band in Korea in a classic showcase by the industry legend.

2026.10.12

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SM Entertainment founder's A2O Entertainment to debut A2O Soul and A2O Lite

A2O Entertainment will debut boy band A2O Soul and girl group A2O Lite together, with former SM producer Yoo Young-jin overseeing their music and performances.

2026.10.11

Lee Soo-man arrives at the Asian Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at The Biltmore Los Angeles in Los Angeles on Nov. 1, 2025. [AP/YONHAP]

SM founder's new label A2O Entertainment Korea to hold first open audition

A2O Entertainment Korea, founded by Lee Soo-man, SM Entertainment’s founder and former executive producer, will hold its first open audition.

2026.3.24

A fan poses with a group photo of BTS during a celebration marking the band's 12th debut anniversary in Goyang, Gyeonggi, on June 13, 2025. [AP/YONHAP]

BTS, Big Bang, Blackpink: What we know about K-pop in 2026

The new year has dawned, and 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year for K-pop. From long-awaited comebacks and major anniversaries to anticipated announcements, the year ahead is poised to kick off with a bang.

2026.1.4

Lee Soo-man arrives at the Asian Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 1, at The Biltmore Los Angeles in Los Angeles. [AP/YONHAP]

K-pop pioneer Lee Soo-man honored with induction into Asian Hall of Fame

Lee Soo-man, the key producer of A2O Entertainment and founder of SM Entertainment, was inducted into the Asian Hall of Fame. The organization recognized his role as a pioneer of the global music and entertainment industry.

2025.11.4

Lee Soo-man, founder of SM Entertainment and A2O Entertainment, speaks during the JoongAng 60th Anniversary Global Media Conference held at the Lotte Hotel in central Seoul on Sept. 18. [JOONGANG ILBO]

SM founder says AI is key, not threat, to next stage of K-pop's global dominance

Lee Soo-man, founder of SM Entertainment and A2O Entertainment, said at the JoongAng 60th Anniversary Global Media Conference that AI holds the key to the expansion of K-pop's influence, from a consumable to a producer abroad.

2025.9.18

Lee Soo-man, producer and founder of A2O Entertainment, meets with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace in Paris on June 20. [A20 ENTERTAINMENT]

K-pop industry giant meets French president, builds cultural bridges between two countries

SM Entertainment founder Lee Soo-man, who recently established new entertainment company A2O Entertainment, met French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palais de l'Élysée on June 20, marking a significant moment for international cultural diplomacy.

2025.6.22

K-pop company SM Entertainment's agency-wide concert ″SMTOWN Live″ held in Mexico City and Los Angeles in May [SM ENTERTAINMENT]

HYBE to sell entire stake in SM Entertainment to China's Tencent

K-pop powerhouse HYBE will sell all of its 9.4 percent stake in SM Entertainment to China's Tencent for 200 billion won ($146 million), the BTS agency said Tuesday.

2025.5.27

Chinese girl group A2O May, produced by Lee Soo-man [A2O ENTERTAINMENT]

A2O May becomes first Chinese act to perform at major U.S. music festival

Chinese girl group A2O May, produced by Korean K-pop legend Lee Soo-man, performed at the 102.7 KIIS FM Wango Tango music festival on Saturday, becoming the first Chinese act to take the stage at a major U.S. music festival.

2025.5.12