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Lee Soo-man 이수만

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Lee Soo-man (Korean: 이수만, born 18 June 1952) 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. 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.

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Lee Soo-man (이수만) — verified Korean artist. Agency: SM Entertainment.

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• Genre: K-pop
• Awards: Golden Disk Awards, Seoul Music Awards, Order of Cultural Merit, 2nd class
• Born: 18 June 1952
• Nationality: South Korean
• Occupation: Business executive and record producer
• Founded: SM Entertainment
• Debut Year: 1971
• Retired: 1996년 8월경

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