Lee Sang-min is back in his element as a producer after a long break! Having cleared his debts, he is once again putting his sharp instincts to work to discover raw talent.
In a video released on the YouTube channel “232 Project” on the 13th at 6 PM, Lee Sang-min was seen conducting auditions at an academy. “232 Project” is an idol-raising reality show where Lee Sang-min, who once dominated the music industry, aims for a fresh start as a producer.
During the auditions, Lee Sang-min used his years of producing expertise to keenly analyze the contestants. He caught everyone’s attention with a unique judging style, asking every single participant to “show me your forehead.” Far from just being a joke, this highlighted the persistence of a veteran producer meticulously checking the overall harmony and impression of their faces.
Lee Sang-min’s “sharp intuition” didn’t miss a single detail.
He focused on Shin Seung-kwon’s impressive jumping ability and dove deep into his musical goals. For Song Ji-woo, he instantly spotted a pure side amidst a charming “on-off” contrast. To test Kim Min-jung’s performance skills, he even asked for an impromptu dance in a genre other than K-pop to verify her potential from various angles.
He continued his deep dive by asking the participants the fundamental question of why they want to become idols. While teasing the fierce competition of the second offline audition, he confidently declared his selection criteria: “They just have to catch my eye,” raising expectations for the birth of a “Lee Sang-min style” idol.
Having chosen the path of a producer again after enduring difficult times, it is said that his eyes were filled with more sincerity and passion than ever before.
Currently, “232 Project” has already completed work on two songs, “GENIUS” and “I AIN’T THE ONE.” Lee Sang-min is continuing his journey to find the perfect members who can pull these tracks off flawlessly.
