Lee Soo Man and SM part 2

I have a question that I've been dying to know the answer. Are LSM and SM the same thing? Does SM overwork and underpay its artists the same thing as LSM is a terrible person? I don't know the answer. and fans are divided on this issue. Even though many fans (most I believe) think that SM = LSM and LSM = SM. Since SM is hurting their (fans) idols and their idols want to leave SM, then their idols must hate LSM as well. There are also other fans who think that LSM is just one person. Many other people are involved in decision making and the future of idols. LSM should not be the scapegoat.

LSM now and 30 years ago when he was a popular singer



The answer to the questions I proposed at the begin is especially important now because LSM is leaving SM. I personally do not think LSM is a bad person and LSM = SM. I'm sure he cares about the company he created single-handedly as well as the stars he trained. After all, he was in their shoes more than 30 years ago. I think he is probably very strict teacher/boss and ask 300% from everyone, but that is what is necessary to be top stars. SJ, DBSK, HOT, etc. they are all grateful to LSM. From what I can sense (which honestly is not very much at all), sincerely grateful.

You got to admit that LSM is one of the top in the business. He is a musician; he is a business. For example, he was personally involved in the making of DBSK's first Oricon #1, Purple Line. For example, he was able to convince AVEX to support all SM artists' Japanese activities. No other Korean, no other none Japanese, artists has been as successful in the Japnese market, second biggest music market in the world, as DBSK. From HOT to DBSK to SNSD, SM has produced the most number of top stars in the business.

Now, LSM and AVEX are leaving SM at the same time. SM stated that LSM will no longer take part in SM's operational decision, he will remain as a teacher/trainer of new stars and participate in furthering SM artists' foreign activities. The company also stated that AVEX selling all SM stocks does not mean that SM-AVEX cooperation is ending. I honestly can't believe the second part about AVEX. but the first part, LSM is going back to what he does best.

CEO of AVEX


Anyways, I'm not sure what I'm trying to say any more. lol. I guess I'm just trying to give as much background and my opinion as possible. THE ONLY CONCERN I have is actually how all this will effect SM artists, especially DBSK.
For the people who believe that LSM = SM and Junsu/Jaejoong/Yoochun left SM because they are not happy with their contracts and LSM, LSM leaving SM is a good thing. Some of the tension is gone, therefore DBSK has a better chance of continuing activities in Korea. For people like me who think that LSM is just the scapegoat, LSM leaving is not such a great thing. It decreases the chance of DBSK staying as 5.
What about AVEX? DBSK's contract with AVEX is ending soon (I believe in June of this year). Unless DBSK renew their contract with AVEX, their Japanese activity is over. I believe Junsu, Jaejoong, Yoochun, and AVEX probably want to continue their work. But since AVEX is no longer a stock holder of SM, Yunho and Changmin, who are still with SM, will probably have a harder time renewing with AVEX. Also, if DBSK do not renew their contract with AVEX, then I can say with 99% confidence that DBSK's end has come.


After updating my blog for the past few days, I have 2 questions/concerns. 1) Should I use DBSK/SJ/SNSD/etc. as singular proper nouns or plural? well, maybe it depends on how I use it lol. 2) am I just wasting my time and breath? I don't care if people read this or not, but 10 years from now when I look back will I think "OMG I was so naive wasting time on boy bands!"? whatever, I'm worrying too much again lol.