Bada, 30 Years of Connection with Lee Soo-man "Predicting the Future of K-pop...Grateful to the 'Father of S.E.S.'"

Bada, formerly of S.E.S., recently shared photos with producer Lee Soo-man, expressing her deep affection. On the 20th, Bada posted several photos on her SNS with the caption, ″With Lee Soo-man, the eternal producer of S.E.S.″ The released photos showed Bada dining at a restaurant with Lee Soo-man, posing warmly. Bada sat next to Lee Soo-man, linking arms and resting their faces close together, showing a friendly demeanor. In her post, Bada expressed gratitude toward Lee Soo-man, saying, ″From the moment I started music until now, you have made me think, learn, and experience so much.″ She continued, ″Even before the term K-pop existed, 30 years ago, you often clearly told me, as the leader of S.E.S., that Korean idol music would become the center of the global market, that such an era would surely come in the near future, and that we must prepare for it.″ She also showed respect, stating, ″Now, all of your words from back then are so astonishing and resonate deeply in my heart.″ Bada added, ″Although I was just an 18-year-old child, you always treated me as an artist and never forgot the many days you gave me good questions and gentle guidance.″ She said, ″Thanks to your precious teachings, I believe I have come this far.″ Finally, she concluded, ″Even as time passes, I respect and love the father of S.E.S., who remains in my heart with gratitude.″ Meanwhile, Lee Soo-man is the founder and chief producer of SM Entertainment. In early 2023, he sold SM shares to HYBE. After a three-year non-compete agreement ended, he recently resumed activities as a producer at A2O Entertainment and launched the global girl group A20 MAY.