At the end of last year, the former president of Lee Soo Man of Sm Entertainment surprised the industry by launching a new group of girls under his A20 Entertainment company. The group, A2o MaggioIdentified to members of the members: Zhū Chenyu), Lëy Shījie (Shijie), Q * Chatt (Quchang) and singers Chen Jiāyí (Miche) and Chén Jiāyín.
This debut has marked the first Lee Soo Man project since he left SM after an internal power struggle, reporting both his return and a new bold direction.
Growing impact in China
A2o MaggioTrace of debut Under my skin He attracted attention to his similarity with the iconic success of DBSK MyrodicBy triggering the debate but also cementing the visibility of the group in the Chinese music scene. Although it is still relatively unknown among K-Pop fans, the group has been strategically aimed at Chinese and global markets.
Their return of August with BBB (larger bad guy)With A2o Ltg, it became rapidly viral, accumulating over 11 million views on YouTube and spreading through Tiktok.
Zhū Chényǔ: the voice that everyone remembers
Much of the buzz is reduced to a member: Zhū Chényǔ, the youngest star of the group. At just 17 years old, he stunned the public with such a profound and distinctive voice that many describe it as unparalleled in the sector.
His verse in BBB He has become one of the most repeated clips online, with fans who admit they have made the rounds of his part hundreds of times. Its tone-scrup, heavy and at the limit of a male vocal register, also distinguishes between idols with lower voices such as Yuqi (I -ll), J (Stayc), Moonbyul (mamamoo), Liu Yuhan and Zhao Xiaadong. Netizen even joke it If you close your eyes, you could confuse her with a male singer.
Born in 2008, Zhū Cényǔ also attracts attention with his surprising images. Standing at 173 cm, it has acute but harmonious characteristics that adapt to the ideals of Chinese beauty, together with a tonic figure that allows her to make any style. Although A2o Maggio It does not assign official positions, it naturally emerged as an extraordinary artist: excelled in rap, dance and presence on stage.
The influence of Lee Soo Man & Sunny
The observers of the sector praise the acute eye of Lee Soo Man for the talent, calling the test of Zhū Chényǔ that his talent to discover extraordinary voices remains more acute than ever.
In support of Sunny (SNSD), Lee Soo Man’s nephew, who now works behind the scenes of A20 Entertainment. With almost two decades of experience such as idol, it supervises training systems, mental health, choreography, style and creative direction programs, providing the next generation of idols with knowledge and insider.
BBB (larger, bad, better) It is a bold Pop Zalpha hymn – melting nostalgia with a futuristic touch – which sends a message of trust and individuality. The collaboration with the Rookie A2o LTG group adds a symbolic “flashlight” between artists.
With the unique voice in its kind of Zhū Cheény and the proven experience of Lee Soo Man, A2o Maggio He is positioning himself not only as a domestic act, but as a global contender in the next wave of Asian pop.
Sources: K14
