Overview
- At a global showcase in Kintex, Goyang, Monday, Lee Soo‑man introduced 15‑member A2O Soul and nine‑member A2O Lite and said their debut singles “SUPERSTAR” and “NEON” would be released the next day.
- Lee presented 4D Gaussian Splatting (4DGS), a multi‑camera volumetric method that reconstructs moving performers in 3D so viewers can change camera angles after filming, and said both groups’ music videos were shot using that process.
- Longtime SM collaborator Yoo Young‑jin is credited on the new material, and early reviews praised the polished production and melodies that recall Lee’s earlier work while noting fresh elements.
- Both groups have multinational rosters and are framed inside an A2O fictional universe called the A2O Cosmic Epic, a strategy that supports multi‑unit storytelling and global marketing.
- The launch marks Lee’s first major domestic project since his three‑year noncompete ended, and A2O’s Singapore headquarters plus the announced Samsung XR tie‑up signal a business push to pair legacy pop production with new hardware and data applications beyond entertainment.