SM Entertainment Founder Lee Soo Man’s Female Rookie’s New Performance Video Sparks Major Criticism

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It sparked hot reactions online.

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Earlier in the year, it was announced that SM Entertainment founder Lee Soo Man was creating a new company, A2O Entertainment.

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Recently, the female rookies released a performance video.

When the video was posted on TikTok, it garnered a lot of reactions.

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【A2O MAY ‘Under My Skin’】 Korean translation #a2omay #a2oentertainment #undermyskin #MIROTIC #A20 #A20_Rookies #A20_MAY #A20_MICHE #MICHE #Zalpha_Whatsup #Zalpha_Pop #Zal_Dance #Undermyskin #BeHumbleBeKindBeTheLove #WeAreA20

♬ オリジナル楽曲 – kan – kan

The comments seemed mixed about the performance. Some pointed out that it seemed like AI was obviously used with the members, and others pointed out that the song was similar to TVXQ‘s “Mirotic.” It was pointed out that the original song and lyrics weren’t from TVXQ, but they still found it odd that Lee Soo Man chose this particular song and melody, especially considering how the former members were treated after their legal action against the company.

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On Reddit, netizens also shared their views.

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Fans shared their general dislike for Lee Soo Man and his history as founder of SM Entertainment, while others continued to voice their concerns about the members’ ages and use of AI.

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