A2O Entertainment's key producer and visionary leader Lee Soo-man, and producer Yoo Young-jin were selected as members of the "Golden Disc Powerhouse 40."
The "Golden Disc Awards" office, marking its 40th anniversary, said Lee Soo-man and Yoo Young-jin were named to the "Golden Disc Powerhouse 40," a selection of 40 figures who illuminated the history of Korean popular music.
"Golden Disc Powerhouse 40" is a list prepared as a meaningful project to look back on the pop music industry's past, assess the present, and jointly explore the future direction of Korean popular music. The list's credibility was strengthened by direct selection from 50 industry selectors, composed of pop music producers, composers, lyricists, music producers, media and content officials, reporters from news organizations, and critics.
First, Lee Soo-man, key producer and visionary leader of A2O Entertainment, is a pioneer who created the start of K-pop and the unique planner who spans idol generations. He created H.O.T., S.E.S., BoA, TVXQ!, Super Junior, Girls' Generation, SHINee, EXO, Red Velvet, NCT, aespa and others, and further opened the path of the Korean Wave worldwide including the United States, China and Japan, proving his singular sensibility. Currently at A2O Entertainment he is planning future-style idols centered on Gen Z and Alpha and has successfully launched the first artist A2O MAY.
Yoo Young-jin, a producer at A2O Entertainment, is a hitmaker who established the identity of K-pop idol music. As a producer he created hit songs loved by global listeners such as H.O.T.'s "We are the future," Super Junior's "SORRY, SORRY," EXO's "MAMA," and aespa's "Next Level." He is currently at A2O Entertainment, led by producer Lee Soo-man, working with global newcomers including A2O MAY to create another original musical world called Zalpha Pop.
Meanwhile, the global girl group A2O MAY, planned by producers Lee Soo-man and Yoo Young-jin, is promoting in the United States ahead of the release of its first EP album PAPARAZZI ARRIVE on the 24th. A2O MAY has confirmed appearances on Good Day New York, the morning news program representing New York, and Z100, a radio station under iHeartRadio, the largest radio network in the United States, and immediately after their comeback will hold a media day and an offline showcase in Los Angeles in succession to present performances of the new songs.
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