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Lee Soo-man

South Korean businessman and record producer · South Korea · On the map · Musicians · Born 1952 · age 74

Lee Soo-man is a South Korean business executive and record producer who is best known for being the founder of SM Entertainment, a multinational entertainment company based in Seoul. He has also been referred to as the "president of culture", as one of the pioneers of the Korean Wave.

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A typical day, 30 days to 10 November 2026

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Awards

Order of Cultural Merit, 2nd class2011
Golden Disk Awards
Seoul Music Awards

About this person

Lee debuted as a singer in 1971 while he was a student at Seoul National University. In 1989, he founded SM Entertainment, which has since become one of the largest entertainment companies in the country.

Country
South Korea
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1952 · age 74