The current maknae of SM Entertainment turns out to be none other than actor Lee Jae Ryong (47)!

Reporters of KBS‘s ‘Entertainment Relay‘ recently visited the set of SM Entertainment’s photoshoot for the S.M.ART EXHIBITION, where they had the opportunity to interview several SM artists, actors, and even meet SM Entertainment chairman and founder Lee Soo Man.

Because veteran singer Kangta was unable to attend the photoshoot, singer BoA turned out to be the sunbae out of all SM artists that day. “It has already been 14 years since I jonied SM Entertainment,” she said.

To this, Lee Soo Man remarked, “Now that I see it, the current maknae of SM is now Lee Jae Ryong,” causing everyone in the studio to burst into laughs. Actor Lee Jae Ryong joined SM Entertainment back in 2011, making him the new maknae of the company.

The reporter then asked sunbae BoA how she thought of the new maknae, to which she replied, “I think he’s doing fine.” Lee Soo Man then pitched in, “He has already undergone the hazing,” giving another round of laughter.