A2O May Led by Lee Soo-man Ranks No. 1 on China’s QQ Music New Songs Chart

A2O May, the rookie girl group under A2O Entertainment founded by former SM Entertainment chief producer Lee Soo-man, has topped China’s music market with its latest release. The title track of A2O May’s new single, “Love Got Me Ooh,” reached No. 1 on QQ Music’s new songs chart as of 8 a.m. on the 18th, just two days after its release in China on the 16th.

This achievement is seen as proof that the production expertise and global strategies developed by K-POP can succeed across borders in actual market conditions. A2O May was formed based on K-POP’s production philosophy and systems, marking another successful outcome of Lee Soo-man’s long-established Culture Technology strategy for managing cultural operations.

“Love Got Me Ooh” combines the retro vibe of new jack swing with modern pop production. It reinterprets the fresh yet nostalgic 1990s atmosphere through pop sounds, while the members’ distinctive vocals capture the excitement and certainty of falling in love. The group’s stylish music video direction and performances have also received positive feedback.

A2O May is a five-member girl group consisting of Chen Wei, Tu Zhiye, Qu Chang, Mi Xie, and Cat. They made their Debut in December 2024. Recently, they won rookie awards at various global and Chinese award shows, including the “2025~2026 Music Business Industry Awards” (MBIA), “Weibo Music Awards 2025,” “2025 Asian Hall of Fame,” and Weibo’s “Night of Competitions,” solidifying their position as the next generation of global girl groups.

The group is scheduled to attend the “2026 Tencent Music Entertainment Awards” (TMEA), held in Macau on August 16th. Meanwhile, Lee Soo-man left SM Entertainment in 2022 and founded A2O Entertainment in 2024.