Lee Soo-man is a South Korean music producer and entrepreneur, best known as the founder of SM Entertainment, one of the largest entertainment companies in South Korea. He played a significant role in shaping the K-pop industry, introducing innovative training systems for artists and creating successful music groups like H.O.T., Girls' Generation, and EXO. Born on June 18, 1952, Lee began his career as a singer before transitioning into music production. His vision and strategies have greatly influenced the global spread of K-pop, making him a prominent figure in the music industry both in South Korea and internationally.