May 13 (US time), the documentary “Lee Soo Man: King of K-Pop“Which highlights Lee Soo-Man’s musical journey and cultural influence as a key manufacturer and visionary leader of A2o Entertainment, will come out globally on Amazon Prime.
Before its official release, the screening of “Premiere & After Party” was held on May 12 in Neuehouse Hollywood in California, participated in about 300 professionals, actors, singers, models, models and influencers of Hollywood. The event was a sensational success, with over 30 songwriters, including longtime collaborators Dem Jointz, Ferris, Stereotypes and Stuth tone, adding Power Star.
In particular, Choi Siwon and Shinee Taemin of Super Junior, both produced by Lee Soo-Man, appeared on the red carpet that closely holding the hand of their mentor, attracting the attention of over 100 media representatives. Following them, the members of the generation of Tiffany Young, Hyoyeon and SNSD Sunny girls, together with the members of A2o May, embellished the red carpet, showing their elegance.
Hyoyeon, performing as DJ Hyo, excited the After-Party on the roof with a DJ set against the Hollywood skyline, captivating participants. He combined the playful dance moves of Lee Soo-Man on the turntable, raising the festive atmosphere.
During the event, Lee Soo-Man recognized the artists present, affirming, “I owe everything to my singers, who are more similar to the family than to students. Without their talent and their choice to work with me, I would not be here today.” He also expressed gratitude to producers Kenzie and Yoo Young-Jin, saying, “Thanks for staying by my side and for creating the music I imagined for so long.” In addition, he thanked the director Ting Poo and Amazon Prime Video and MGM Studios, noting, “Thanks for listening to my story with patience, understanding, study and analyzing it.”
A2o May, a group of global rookie recently produced by Lee Soo-Man and propagated as a contender for the top girl group of the world, express, “We are electrified and honored to be part of this special evening that celebrates Lee Soo-Man and his new documentary. Thanks, Mr. Lee.” They performed under my skin and my boss, gaining enthusiastic applause. The event also saw the Rookie groups of A2o Entertainment, A2O LTB and A2O LTG (Low Teen Boys and Girls), currently studying in the United States, who presented themselves and offered improvised performance.
“Lee Soo Man: King of K-Pop“It is a documentary that highlights the revolutionary role of Lee Soo-Man in modeling K-Pop and expanding it into a global cultural phenomenon. The film explores how its innovative vision has transformed K-pop into an important content industry and has influenced the global music scene, also providing valuable intuitions in the current state of K-pop through its personal journey and philosophy.
However, the documentary also aroused controversy for the inclusion of the films of the Jonghyun funeral, a member of Shinee. This decision aroused criticism from fans and Netizen, who questioned the adequacy of the use of this sensitive material in the film.
Despite the recourse, the documentary received significant attention from the media. Forbes described it as “A documentary that explores a legendary k-pop inheritance“, While other main stores such as Gma Lifestyle, The Hollywood Journal and The Nerds of Color characterized the coverage that highlights the musical results of Lee Soo-Man and its lasting cultural impact.
