On the 13th (U.S. time), the documentary 'Lee Soo Man: King of K-Pop,' which highlights the music career and cultural influence of Lee Soo Man, key producer and visionary leader of A2O Entertainment, will be simultaneously released worldwide through the global online streaming platform Amazon Prime.
Ahead of the official release, a premiere screening of the documentary's 'Premiere & After Party' took place on the 12th at NeueHouse Hollywood in California. Approximately 300 music and film industry professionals, actors, singers, MCs, models, and influencers attended the event, with Lee Soo Man, the documentary's protagonist, in attendance. Over 30 songwriters, including Dem Jointz, Ferras, Stereotypes, and Tone Stith, who have maintained a close relationship with Lee Soo Man for a long time, adorned the occasion.
Notably, Super Junior's Choi Siwon and SHINee's Taemin, who were produced by Lee Soo Man, made a striking entrance on the red carpet, holding their long-time mentor's hand and attracting the spotlight of over 100 media representatives present. Following them, Girls' Generation members Tiffany, Hyoyeon, and Sunny, as well as members of A2O MAY, also graced the red carpet and showcased their charm.
Hyoyeon prepared a DJ set at a rooftop party overlooking the Hollywood skyline as DJ HYO, exciting attendees, and matched the playful turntable dance of her mentor, Lee Soo Man, further enhancing the festive atmosphere.
On this day, Lee Soo Man expressed his gratitude by naming the attending artists, saying, "I want to thank my singers, who are like family to me rather than just my students, for making all of this possible. Without their talents, and if they hadn't chosen me, I wouldn't be here today." He also warmly thanked producers Kenzi and Yoo Young Jin for being by his side for a long time and helping him create the music he desires.
He added, "I would like to thank director Ting Poo, who listened to my story with patience, understood, studied, and analyzed it, as well as Amazon Prime Video and MGM Studio."
Furthermore, A2O MAY, a global newcomer and the world's No. 1 girl group as confidently claimed, expressed, "We are truly happy and honored to be part of a special night celebrating our teacher, Lee Soo Man, and the new documentary." They also performed 'Under My Skin' and 'BOSS,' earning enthusiastic applause. Additionally, a special moment was created where A2O Entertainment's rookies A2O LTB and A2O LTG, who are currently studying in the U.S., introduced themselves to the audience and presented an impromptu performance.
'Lee Soo Man: King of K-Pop' is a documentary that focuses on Lee Soo Man's journey as a producer who pioneered the genre of K-Pop and led it to become a global phenomenon. It is expected to provide meaningful insights into understanding the current state of K-Pop by highlighting how Lee Soo Man transformed K-Pop into a global mega-content and how he changed the dynamics of the world music industry.
The U.S. economic magazine Forbes introduced 'Lee Soo Man: King of K-Pop' as "a documentary exploring the legendary K-Pop legacy." Additionally, numerous prominent global media outlets, including GMA Lifestyle, The Hollywood Journal, and The Nerds of Color, have reported on Lee Soo Man's music career and cultural influence.
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