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Lee Soo-man is a South Korean record producer, songwriter, and businessman. He is the founder of SM Entertainment, one of the largest entertainment companies in South Korea. Lee Soo-man has been credited with pioneering the Korean idol industry, and has helped to launch the careers of many successful Korean artists, including BoA, TVXQ, Super Junior, Girls' Generation, SHINee, EXO, Red Velvet, NCT, and aespa.