Lee Soo Man on his system of management, upcoming groups M1 & M2, and his dreams

[nobodyelse_care]

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[pancakeonmyhead]

didn't even read it,
here to say that that is the first picture I've ever seen of the dude.

[nobodyelse_care]

It's a quite an interesting read, actually. Come on, read a little and voice your opinion.

[pancakeonmyhead]

I read about half way, but my eyes are blurring out,
which means time to sleep.

[nobodyelse_care]

Good night and sweet dreams! ^_^

[xshina]

He knows how to make money that's for sure... But Ahhh he frustrates me.

[angel_9_lives]

mte. I have the name problem with Johnny K:\

based on what I've heard/read about these men - as basic human beings - they piss me off. but when it comes down to their business...they know what they're doing, that's for damn sure:\

[xshina]

His system is GENUIS but has some kinks in it. And it doesn't seem to foster the kind of individuality you'd find in musical artists that are remarkable. There is not much room for creative growth and artistry to form but more so for tried and true methods that have worked over and over again. Yes it will generate revenue but will these artists ever reach the status or have the longevity of artists like Michael Jackson,  Madonna, Elvis, or even Taylor Swift.

If his artists want to go beyond a certain image/concept, what happens? I do wonder if this could have applied to groups/individuals that have left SM. 

[lee_chikin]

This.
It's risky to count on "creativity" and "originality", but when it is pulled off correctly it works magic.

[yukahoo]

I always find myself rooting for the underdog. Must be pathological.

[snoorella]

i don't care what anyone else says, i still think he's a great businessman and also, the comments on allkpop are horrible since most of them still say what a horrible man he is.

SM Entertainment has three sources of power: training, adherence to the system, and songs
that's true. i think all of the title songs for SM groups are really catchy and as much as people say they hate it, it catches on really quick.

13 years is a long time to the trainees, but it’s also a long time for the management as well, since they are making a 13 year promise to take responsibility in transforming the trainees into stars.there's that too, i mean, people always complain about the idols but it does take a lot of effort on the company's par tot make them stars and train them to be the best

[nobodyelse_care]

My guess it's after Super Junior becomes inactive or disbanded, which is probably after Leeteuk goes to the military.

[miuratenshi]

No one knows for sure when M1 and M2 will debut. Rumors are currently saying November, but since a song hasn't even been picked for them yet, I'm thinking more December/early next year.

[umbrella_smile]

idg why everyone hates him so much

The bulk of the hate started with the disbandment of DBSK. People are convinced the he is solely responsible for any bad thing that goes on within SME.

[miuratenshi]

Even the U.S. couldn’t establish a management system like ours. Picking trainees, signing a long term contract, and teaching trainees for a long period of time, this just can’t happen in the U.S.

Ummm didn't Motown use this formula?

[oonalala]

Motown was similar. I think you would find several similar examples in the earlier days of American rock'n'roll. Even more similar was the early studio system in Hollywood.

The reason this type of system can't happen in the US now is because we used to do stuff like this. It didn't work out in the long run. The artists felt abused, underpaid, without control over their own careers so they rebelled. Unions were formed. The industry changed forever.

TVXQ is an early sign that the same thing may be happening in Korea.

[weerainbow]

I think you totally hit the nail on the head with this comment!

[joongielover]

i totally agree