Lee Soo-man

Lee Soo-man is a South Korean business executive and record producer who founded SM Entertainment, a multinational South Korean entertainment company based in Seoul.

Entrepreneur

June 18, 1952

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Lee Soo-man, a South Korean business executive and record producer, is best known as the founder of SM Entertainment, a multinational entertainment company based in Seoul. Before establishing his career in the entertainment industry, Lee Soo-man was a successful singer in South Korea. He later studied engineering in the United States, where he was inspired by the success of American superstars like Michael Jackson. This led him to envision taking South Korea’s pop music to the global stage. As a result, he played a crucial role in the rise of K-pop and is considered a pioneer in the industry. Lee Soo-man’s net worth has made him one of Korea’s wealthiest individuals, and he has been named one of the 500 most influential business leaders shaping the global media industry.