Lee Soo-man paid for Bada of S.E.S.'s college tuition after learning about her family's financial situation… heartwarming story revealed [Star Issue]

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Girl group S.E.S. member Bada expressed her deep respect for former SM Entertainment Chief Producer Lee Soo-man, sharing a touching anecdote about him.

On the 16th, Bada shared a lengthy post on his personal social media account, recalling memories from 29 years ago with Lee Soo-man.

What particularly caught the public's attention was a heartwarming anecdote about Lee Soo-man that Bada shared. At the end of her post, Bada wrote, "Oh, and there is something I will truly never forget in my lifetime," before revealing a hidden story: "I would like to express my gratitude once again to my teacher, who knew about my family's difficult financial situation at the time and paid for my university tuition." The revelation brought a warm feeling.

Bada recalled her past encounter with Lee Soo-man, saying, "It felt as if I were conversing with someone who could see the future." She stated, "He accurately and meticulously described to me, an 18-year-old artist, the position and vision of South Korea's idols in the distant future," expressing gratitude for how he had dressed her, who had only completed basic training, in music with a sophisticated color before her debut, and instilled in her a sense of pride as South Korea's first female idol vocalist, just as her father had wished.

Bada also revealed that Lee Soo-man went beyond simply issuing instructions, posing excellent questions that enabled the artists to grow on their own. "During my time with S.E.S., I would carefully think about the answers to the questions he gave me every night and establish them independently," Bada said. "Those experiences were actually put to use in my journey as a solo artist, evolving over time. They helped preserve my will to stay true to the fundamentals," she added, paying tribute to his grace as her musical mentor.

Finally, the sea—referring to the fandom—expressed passionate support for Lee Soo-man's ongoing activities. "The teacher's soul does not age," he said. "I still feel that conviction, pure like a boy's innocence, both back then and in our recent conversations." He added, "It is truly a very special experience to watch him show us the belief of those days, which becomes more transparent and vivid with time, as he endlessly creates vibrant idol music alongside the era. Fighting, teacher!" conveying his unwavering respect and encouragement.

- The following is the full text of Bada's Instagram post from S.E.S.

Twenty-nine years ago, I felt as if I were having a conversation with someone who had seen the future.

The teacher accurately and meticulously described the positions and vision of our country's idols in the far future to me, a 19-year-old artist. Because the teacher spoke with such seriousness... I knew even at that moment that this experience would never change or be forgotten for the rest of my life.

Strange

The teacher's soul does not grow old.

I felt the same unwavering confidence, pure as a boy’s, from the teacher back then,

I still feel it even in our conversations these days.

Since my days with S.E.S., I have listened quite earnestly to the words of a teacher who is like a father to me, and above all

Lee Soo-man's basic inspiration is that everything

It was a story that came from the musical aspect.

Chun Jeon Choi Seong-hee, who loves music and singing, was able to listen to and learn many things from the sea.

Although I had nearly completed the basic training as a provisional member,

I was not at all prepared to enter the refined and clearly conceptual market of popular music, particularly that of idols.

Teacher Lee Soo-man dressed me in refined, colorful music, giving new life to my healthy voice.

You have even instilled in me a perfect sense of pride as Korea's first female idol vocalist.

While sharing various musical insights that are beyond words

while also encouraging artists to think and grow on their own

You have often asked very good questions.

During my time with S.E.S., I would spend every night recalling the questions assigned by my teacher, thinking deeply about them, and gradually formulating my own answers. I also listened to the demos sent by my teacher, did not put off my concerns, practiced in my own way, and shared the results with her.

Looking back now, I realize that during those times I was receiving education as a vocalist and artist, learning to understand music.

In fact, the process was even more exhilarating and enjoyable than actually performing on stage. As a child, she would have absorbed it all as it was.

Those experiences sparked and were actually utilized at various moments throughout my journey as a solo artist, evolving over time. In particular, they preserved my original intention to remain faithful to the fundamentals.

Watching an elder I know consistently demonstrate the clarity and conviction of that era from beginning to end, while endlessly creating vibrant Generation idol music within the realm of music and in step with the times, is truly a very special experience...

The beginning of K-pop idols in South Korea.

The reason I still remember those moments when everything was new and the time spent with my teacher so vividly and cherishing them is that everything felt as if I had seen the future, being incredibly clear.

The experience I have heard and undergone is incredibly enjoyable, happy, and reverent.

Ah, and something I will truly never forget in my lifetime…

I would like to express my gratitude once again to the teacher who, knowing of my family’s difficult financial circumstances at the time, paid for my university tuition.

Thank you.

Teacher, keep up the good work!!

#since #Lee Soo-man #Youthful Beauty #SES #Sea

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