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Lee Soo Man & Yoo Young Jin spotted in China with a group of male idol trainees

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Posted by Susan-Han Saturday, June 15, 2024

Photos of SM Entertainment founder Lee Soo Man in China have surfaced online, further fueling rumors that the producer will soon return to the idol industry.

Allegedly, Lee Soo Man was recently spotted in China alongside his longtime colleague, producer Yoo Young Jin, as well as a group of young male teens. Many suspected that the young male teens were new idol trainees hand-selected by Lee Soo Man.

Previously in May, it was reported that Lee Soo Man had filed for a trademark for a business known as A20 Entertainment. However, Lee Soo Man's stock purchase agreement with HYBE Labels prevents him from promoting in the Korean entertainment industry as a potential rival against HYBE Labels for 3 years, or until 2026. It is unknown whether or not this applies to idol industries overseas. 

SEE ALSO: Lee Soo Man declines invitation to attend 'SMTOWN LIVE 2025'

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iciviuja
iciviuja754 pts Saturday, June 15, 2024 1
Saturday, June 15, 2024

the kids seems too young at this point. so my guess is he's training them to debut in 3-4 years time.

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kazuyakamenashi2,367 pts Saturday, June 15, 2024 1
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He picked fairly attractive guys sounds weird saying that about kids but this is the "SM" ENT look he gets guys that will turn out looking like jaejoong Taemin and kai of exo when they are adults and some of these trainees have that look already so yes he's making sm 4.0

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