Singer Bada (바다) prepared a special fan appreciation gift for fans of a new group from producer Lee Soo-man (이수만), distributing bread from her husband's bakery. Fans shared numerous photos online, showcasing the unique gifts they received.
Bada's husband operates a bakery, which supplied the bread for this fan appreciation event. The gesture delighted the receiving fans, who promptly shared verification photos across social media.
Bada's gesture not only demonstrated her support for the junior group but also conveyed warmth to the fans. This thoughtful act, delivered through delicious bread, added a special touch to the new boy group's debut activities.
Here are translations of Korean netizen comments:
1. Wow, this is amazing, such incredible loyalty.
2. Why? What's the connection? Is Bada a fan of A2O?
3. Bada also debuted thanks to Lee Soo-man; S.E.S. still maintains a great relationship with him.
4. Lee Soo-man is the CEO of A2O.
5. As expected, she's Grandpa's favorite.
6. Bada seems to genuinely respect Lee Soo-man.
7. Perhaps he was a benefactor who helped her during difficult times; such a bond lasts a lifetime.
8. I saw in the news last time that Grandpa paid Bada's university tuition; he was very good to her.
9. She's been posting support on Instagram since the showcase.
10. Wow, but seeing so many stories of Lee Soo-man doting on Bada, it makes sense, hahaha.
11. Wow, Bada is the best! When Bada's family was struggling, Lee Soo-man paid all her tuition fees and took good care of her, so she's always been grateful.
12. Bada also wrote A20, hahaha.
13. Wow, their relationship is really good, so heartwarming…
14. They haven't even greeted each other yet, but the loyalty is undeniable.
15. I thought she was giving gifts to the members, but it's a return gift for the fans, wow hahaha.
16. I'm also an A2O fan, and I thought if the members were giving return gifts, they'd record a video or do a live stream first, so I found it strange. Turns out it was Bada.
17. Their relationship is really good.
18. Oh, it seems she gets along well with Lee Soo-man.
19. It looks super delicious.
20. It feels like it's not for the members, but for the fans, which is very thoughtful.
21. Oh, it's for the fans? Wow.
22. Bada's family was very poor, and paying tuition for art high school (Anyang Arts High School tuition was comparable to university) was difficult. At that time, SM wasn't a guaranteed success company either, but Lee Soo-man promised Bada would debut and guaranteed he'd pay her university tuition. Later, she practiced with Eugene (유진) and Shoo (슈), preparing to debut as a trio, but Lee Soo-man said he wanted to remove Shoo and add two more members to make it a four-member group. Bada strongly opposed this, saying she liked the current trio and absolutely couldn't add members, getting very angry. Lee Soo-man then told her to leave, and Bada actually did. But later, Lee Soo-man insisted on bringing her back; she was one of the few people who could make Lee Soo-man do that. When she was in art high school, her practical skills were always top-notch, but her academics weren't good, hahaha. Preparing for the college entrance exam was difficult, and at that time, Eugene and Shoo really took good care of her. When she went solo, she also parted ways with Lee Soo-man amicably. Anyway, that's the story.
23. This loyalty is insane, boohoohoohoo.
24. Bada and Lee Soo-man are still in contact; is their relationship special? It's surprising since they're with different agencies now.
25. Even thinking about it in a workplace context, it's impressive.
26. For Bada, Lee Soo-man feels like a mentor.
27. Bada grew up so poor she lived in a plastic-sheet house (Bada's parents even appeared on 'Human Theater' when she was young). Lee Soo-man offered to pay Bada's university tuition as a condition for her debut… so Bada has considered Lee Soo-man a benefactor her entire life.
28. Was Bada a trainee from an audition, or was she scouted by Lee Soo-man like a talent agent?
29. As an aside, Bada's father was also a singer, but not a famous one; he performed at nightclubs… Anyway, he wasn't in good health, and her older sister had already started working to help the family, so she attended a commercial high school. Bada's parents also asked if she could attend a commercial high school like her sister, but she still chose to go to art high school. To pay her tuition, her father worked even harder. Although her practical skills at art high school were good, she was in the drama department and knew nothing about dance, but after joining SM, she practiced dancing every night until her clothes were soaked. She knew her family was sacrificing for her, so she was determined to become a singer and worked very hard. With Lee Soo-man… during her trainee period, Bada said she wouldn't do it if it was a four-member group, but in the early days of S.E.S., Bada was also quite active in expressing her opinions on music, and Lee Soo-man rarely (?) took her seriously… Ah, why am I talking like this, hahaha… Anyway, she's that kind of singer.
30. An SM casting director saw Bada singing at a school festival and had her audition, and Lee Soo-man personally selected her.
31. It's amazing how Grandpa can discover so many raw talents, truly miraculous.
32. So return gifts can be sent by others too; what's the watch merchandise? I want that more.
33. As expected, she's Grandpa's favorite.
34. For Bada, Lee Soo-man is truly a benefactor.
35. Bada unnie's loyalty is insane, shivers.
36. These things are all due to Lee Soo-man's good connections; Bada is so cool, she's repaying a kindness.
37. How warm is this senior, boohoohoohoo. Her support for the A2O members is also amazing, senior…❤️
38. S.E.S.'s 20th-anniversary album was also the first time SM released an album for them without a contract.
39. I personally don't like Lee Soo-man much, but I heard he praised Bada's singing and encouraged her to build confidence, so… well.
40. Wow, that's amazing. Even if he's a benefactor, it's not easy to take care of someone like this.
41. I hope Bada unnie can meet Lee Soo-man again and he gives her good songs, boohoohoohoo, please, boohoohoohoo, a second golden age, boohoohoo.
42. Soo-man Grandpa's character seems good; I heard he even helped pay for funeral meals when Kim Min-ki (김민기) passed away.
43. Wow, what? I received this today! I was so happy to receive a return gift for the first time, and it was from Bada unnie? 🥹🥹🥹
44. Bada is truly a good person…
45. Such amazing loyalty, daebak!
46. So cool, the bread here is delicious!!!
47. I only found out from the comments that for Bada unnie, Lee Soo-man is almost like a father… or uncle? level, hahaha, I didn't know.
48. Bada has always taken good care of junior female idols.
49. Bada has such a warm heart 👍🏻
50. Bada unnie's loyalty is insane.
51. Wow, so heartwarming…
52. Bada also writing A20 is funny, hahaha. I also couldn't distinguish between A2O and A20 at first, hahaha.
53. Calling herself the mother of K-POP, truly certified. Impeccable character and skill.
54. So warm, thinking about it, this isn't a return gift for her own idol's fans, but a return gift given on behalf of someone else, truly touching.
55. It's baked so well, looks delicious.
56. Tsk, she was criticized for her young age, and now she's using Bada again, the 'Daddy Long Legs' helping a child from a difficult background, hehe.
57. As expected, she's Lee Soo-man's favorite…
