He is currently in Beijing, China, actively conducting idol auditions targeting Chinese teenagers. Lee Soo-man’s closest associate, Kim Han-gu, who is known as an information source for the Chinese-speaking region, is also involved in this schedule.

Lee Soo-man is discovering new K-pop idol talents in the Chinese market, marking a fresh start as a producer. Recently, there have been reports of Lee Soo-man setting up an office in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, indicating the beginning of his activities after leaving SM. Furthermore, a photo of him with SM producer Yoo Young-jin taken at Hong Kong Airport was also revealed on the internet.