Is SM Entertainment founder’s ‘CAWMAN’ the next evolution of K-pop?

While K-pop continues to thrive globally, industry heavyweights are proposing various paths for its next evolution. Hybe ChairBang Si-hyuk and JYP Entertainment founder J.Y. Park advocate for the localization of K-pop’s production model — applying thegenre’s rigorous training and talent development system to debut locally based idol groups around the world. SM Entertainmentfounder Lee Soo-man, now a visionary leader at Singapore-based A20 Entertainment, agrees with the system’s importance but