74-year-old Lee Soo-man caught coaching 13-year-old Ai-jjing's choreography

The sight of 74-year-old Lee Soo-man personally teaching choreography to a 13-year-old girl group member is drawing significant attention. The scene is so unexpected that some reactions have questioned whether it is an AI-generated composite video. As the girl group A2O LITE secured their first music show win with their debut song, interest in Lee Soo-man's activities as a producer has intensified following the release of footage showing him meticulously inspecting even the smallest movements of the young member behind the scenes.

On the 25th, Sunny, a member of Girls' Generation, posted a video on her social media with the caption, "Behind-the-scenes revealed celebrating A2O LITE's first terrestrial music show win for their debut song 'NEON'." In the video, which captures the stories behind the members' first achievement with their debut track, Lee Soo-man appeared as an unexpected protagonist.

In the video, Lee Soo-man personally coached member Ai-jjing on the back-kick move, which is a core part of the choreography for 'NEON'. Rather than simply demonstrating the move, he focused on increasing the perfection of the choreography by explaining detailed movements. The sight of a producer in his 70s pointing out every single motion alongside a member in her early teens drew attention as it is a scene rarely seen on stage.

In particular, this video has sparked even more interest as it coincides with an AI-generated video of Lee Soo-man's 'NEON' choreography that recently became a hot topic online. While attention was gathered by a video using AI technology to make it appear as though Lee Soo-man was dancing himself, this time, footage of him actually coaching Ai-jjing's choreography was revealed. Public attention has focused on the fact that the combination of Lee Soo-man and 'NEON', which was only imagined through composite videos, has been confirmed through real behind-the-scenes footage.

A2O LITE is a nine-member multinational girl group under A2O Entertainment, which was founded by Lee Soo-man. The group consists of members from South Korea, China, Japan, Thailand, and the United States, and released their debut song 'NEON' on the 13th. They quickly established their presence by taking first place on a music show just one week after their debut, and interest in the rookie group is growing as this behind-the-scenes video also gains attention.

This scene serves as an example showing that Lee Soo-man is directly involved in the production process of the new girl group. Having established the K-pop idol system over a long period, he has been focusing on nurturing artists aimed at overseas markets through A2O Entertainment. In particular, his appearance checking the members' choreography reveals his side as a producer who involves himself in the detailed elements of music and performance.

After entering a non-compete agreement in 2023, Lee Soo-man has focused on training trainees, primarily centered on overseas markets. Following the expiration of the restricted period, he has also fully resumed domestic activities. Composer Yoo Young-jin, a long-time musical partner, participated in 'NEON', and Sunny is also supporting A2O LITE's activities by assisting with trainee training and styling guidance.

As A2O LITE's first music show win with their debut song and the sight of Lee Soo-man directly coaching choreography are both drawing attention, interest is also gathering on the future steps of the rookie group. It is also interesting that in an era where AI videos are routinely distributed, a short video capturing the actual scene has generated even greater buzz. Attention is focused on what kind of stages and achievements the performance of the teenage member, touched by the hands of the 74-year-old producer, will lead to in the future.

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