SM Entertainment‘s producer Lee Soo Man once again ranked within the top 10 producers on “Oricon’s Yearly Hit Ranking Producer TOP 100.” It is the third year in a row in which Lee Soo Man has been ranked among the top 10 producers on Oricon’s yearly chart. Back in 2011 and 2012, the SM Entertainment’s… Continue reading SM Entertainment’s Lee Soo Man Ranks Within Top 10 Producers on Oricon’s Top 100 List
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EXO’s Tao Takes a ‘Love Shot’ with SM Entertainment’s Lee Soo Man
On May 26, EXO’s Tao posted on his personal Instagram, “LOVE YOU BOSS. Thank you for creating EXO. I love you,” along with a photo of himself and the one and only founder and chairman of SM Entertainment, Lee Soo Man. In the picture from the wrap-up party celebrating the end of EXO’s three-day solo concert,… Continue reading EXO’s Tao Takes a ‘Love Shot’ with SM Entertainment’s Lee Soo Man
EXO’s Tao and Lay Take Friendly Selcas with SM’s Lee Soo Man
Tao and Lay, members of male group EXO, have shared happy selcas taken together with the founding chairman of SM Entertainment, Lee Soo Man. On May 9, the two idols uploaded photos on their Instagram accounts. Lay kept his title short and simple, “Mister Lee Soo Man,” whereas Tao expressed his strong affection for their… Continue reading EXO’s Tao and Lay Take Friendly Selcas with SM’s Lee Soo Man
SM Entertainment Join Forces with China’s Biggest Portal Baidu
SM Entertainment is looking to expand their presence in the Chinese market by collaborating with China’s biggest portal site Baidu. On May 8, SM Entertainment chairman Lee Soo Man met with Baidu Group’s CEO Robin Lee to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU). SM Entertainment, SM C&C, Baidu, and Baidu’s online video service iqiyi will… Continue reading SM Entertainment Join Forces with China’s Biggest Portal Baidu
SM, Universal Music Japan and AVEX Collaborate to Establish Everysing Japan
SM Entertainment will be holding hands with AVEX Group Holdings and Universal Music Japan to start a new company in Japan. SM Entertainment’s representative Lee Soo Man met with Universal Music Japan’s president Naoshi Fujikura and Shinji Hayashi of Avex Vanguard on April 30 to talk about establishing “Everysing Japan.” “Everysing Japan” will be a company that will greatly… Continue reading SM, Universal Music Japan and AVEX Collaborate to Establish Everysing Japan
Lee Soo Man and SM Entertainment Give Generous Donation of One Billion Won to Sewol Ferry Relief Fund
On April 28, SM Entertainment – along with Lee Soo Man (founder and chairman) – contributed a total of one billion won (~1 million USD) toward helping the families of the victims of the Sewol Ferry tragedy. The Korean National Red Cross revealed, “Lee Soo Man and SM Entertainment donated one billion won to be used to help… Continue reading Lee Soo Man and SM Entertainment Give Generous Donation of One Billion Won to Sewol Ferry Relief Fund
Celebrities Who Own the Most Wealth in Real Estate
On February 2, Chaebul.com assessed 42 buildings owned by 36 celebrities following the standards of the National Tax Service. The results showed Lee Soo Man, president of SM Entertainment, owns the most expensive building among the celebrities on the list. A building located in Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul under Lee Soo Man’s name is worth over… Continue reading Celebrities Who Own the Most Wealth in Real Estate
Suzy Views Lee Hyori As Her Role Model, Wants A Duet Together
Rising actress and singer Suzy recently expressed her respect for veteran artist Lee Hyori. On December 27, miss A member Suzy was an emcee for “2013 KBS Music Festival” along with Lee Hwi Jae and Yoon Shi Yoon. On that day, Suzy was asked, “Who would you like to have a duet with?” When Suzy… Continue reading Suzy Views Lee Hyori As Her Role Model, Wants A Duet Together
SM Entertainment’s Lee Soo Man Pushes Out Yang Hyun Suk As the Wealthiest Celebrity Shareholder
It’s a return to the throne! SM Entertainment founder Lee Soo Man is back as the wealthiest celebrity shareholder. According to the information released on chaebul.com on December 3, Lee Soo Man’s shares are worth roughly 186,680,000,000 won ($176,000,000), edging out Yang Hyun Suk to number two, and taking the spot as the wealthiest celebrity… Continue reading SM Entertainment’s Lee Soo Man Pushes Out Yang Hyun Suk As the Wealthiest Celebrity Shareholder
Why did Lee Soo Man Pick BoA for SM?
BoA is arguably one of SM Entertainment’s biggest artists and was one of the pioneers in getting Korean artists into foreign markets. Suffice to say, she has had a lot of influence in the K-Pop industry and for SM Entertainment itself. But how did BoA actually end up in SM Entertainment and why was she… Continue reading Why did Lee Soo Man Pick BoA for SM?