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K-Pop Newcomers A2O Lite & Soul Debut Globally
13 Oct
Summary
- Two new K-pop groups, A2O Lite and A2O Soul, have debuted.
- Groups feature members from South Korea, USA, Japan, China, and Thailand.
- Lee Soo-man returns to production with A2O Entertainment.

Rookie girl group A2O Lite and boy group A2O Soul have made their debut under the newly established A2O Entertainment. The two groups jointly held a global showcase in Goyang, South Korea, on Monday, October 12. Their debut singles, "NEON" for A2O Lite and "SUPERSTAR" for A2O Soul, were released digitally.
The A2O Soul boy group comprises four Korean members, one Korean-American, three Japanese, six Chinese, and one member from Thailand. A2O Lite, the nine-member girl group, includes three Korean members, one Japanese, three Chinese, one from Thailand, and a member with dual U.S. and Japanese citizenship.
This launch signifies Lee Soo-man's return to music production in South Korea after departing SM Entertainment in 2023. He established Singapore-headquartered A2O Entertainment in 2024, previously launching the girl group A2O May.