K-POP ICON MAEJIN LEE SOO MAN MAKES HOLLYWOOD DEBUT IN docu-series LEE SOO MAN: THE KING OF K-POP

Los Angeles, California - In a highly anticipated event, prominent entrepreneur and founder of SM Entertainment, Lee Soo Man, attended the exclusive premiere of his documentary 'Lee Soo Man: The King of K-Pop' at the iconic Hollywood venue. The Los Angeles Screening became a mini-reunion for several notable K-pop artists who debuted under Lee's guidance, showcasing the warm bonds he had nurtured over the years.

Members of 'Super Junior', 'SHINee', and 'Girls' Generation' took part in the special screening, which also offered a glimpse into Lee Soo Man's enduring influence on the global music scene. A particularly heartwarming image captured by attendees depicted Lee sharing hand-holding moments with his younger idols Taemin and Choi Siwon, exuding unwavering pride as a devoted 'big brother'.

The Los Angeles event also marked a momentous milestone in Lee Soo Man's post-SM Entertainment strategy, following the highly publicized management dispute that led to the dissolution of his long-standing partnership. Following the completion of his 14.8% stake sale in SM Entertainment to HYBE chairman Bang Si-Hyuk, Lee Soo Man successfully shifted focus towards ESG-driven ventures and launched A2O May under his newly formed agency Blooming Grace.

The strategic move saw a completely non-Korean formation lineup for 'A2O May', an approach dictated by terms stemming from the previously mentioned clause in his agreement with HYBE. This acquisition stipulated Lee cannot participate in K-pop productions within Korea for three years but allowed him to collaborate globally.

Lee's attendance at this exclusive Hollywood screening signifies the ongoing hold of SM Entertainment's legacy, alongside new international directions he appears set on embarking upon, further solidifying his standing as a pivotal figure within contemporary K-pop.