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- A publishing company that produces a variety of digital story content based on feature-length screenplay IPs. A self-publishing publisher, -N Style is based on eight feature-length screenplay IPs with all production rights secured. ebook, audiobook, webtoon, animation, and movie, with all production rights secured. commercialization. We also hope that the next generation of feature screenwriters will have a more realistic and effective understanding of the various commercialization directions and possibilities based on their works. and possibilities for the next generation of feature screenwriters.
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- Hello, I'm the representative of your Byte Works. We are currently running an indie game development studio, and we are developing games with 11 developers.
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Character Animation
- <BallBear Friends> Today, the BallBear friends are training hard at the Sports Academy to become the best sports balls. Together with Cutter, who dreams of becoming a sports commentator, they create a broadcast program. Among them is "Ace," a baseball that dreams of hitting home runs but works hard on dodging training because he hates getting hit by the bat. Then there's "Nova," a soccer ball who should be fast but is instead full of passion and enthusiasm, yet too slow in action. And "Lucky," a basketball that should be quick and bouncy but dreams of becoming a rapper and is always snacking. Unlike the typical sports balls we know, these unique and quirky BallBear characters have their own distinct personalities and unconventional values. Despite their chaotic and clumsy adventures, they strive to learn the rules of the game and uphold the spirit of sportsmanship. With their dreams in sight, the BallBear friends keep running forward every day!
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- # Kent Kim (김형섭) - Creative Director ## Education & Background **Harvard University, Economics Graduate** - Immigrated to the United States in 1989 as a high school freshman, accepted to Harvard University in just 3.5 years - Selected as New Jersey State representative artist in 1990-1991, exhibited at Morris Museum for two consecutive years ## The Beginning of a Creative Journey Kent Kim demonstrated exceptional entrepreneurial spirit from his college years. In 1996, he sent letters to 10,000 people worldwide and received personal handwritten responses from notable figures including Warren Buffett. In 1998, he produced the animation "The Battle Between Harvard Man and Gondra" at Harvard, and in 2000, he began serializing the "Harvard Man" inspirational comic in Dong-A Ilbo newspaper, marking the start of his professional creative career. ## Multifaceted Creative Activities **Publishing Achievements** - Published 20 books in Korea from 2000-2025 - Published "Crypto Wizard" and science fiction novel "Seraphim: The Awakening of Iron Dragon" on Amazon US in 2025 - Appeared on KBS Morning Yard 3 times and CBS Time to Change the World for 15 minutes **Music Industry** - Released 407 original songs on Spotify from 2012 to present - Handles all aspects from songwriting, composing, to producing **Film Production** - Won award in Horror category at Hollywood AOF Short Film Festival in 2017 for "Elegere" - Single-handedly managed production, screenplay, direction, music, and theme song creation ## Metaverse Challenge and Lessons Learned In 2022, secured 2 billion won in investment to launch metaverse platforms "Milliverse" and "Diader." Actively promoted at major international events including Gamescom in Germany, Tokyo Game Show in Japan, and CES in Las Vegas. However, failed to secure additional funding in 2023 due to the ChatGPT AI boom and metaverse market decline. This experience provided a crucial insight: "Metaverse platforms without clear end goals are difficult to sustain." He learned that only game-based platforms like Roblox and Minecraft can survive, while metaverse platforms without specific objectives cannot maintain customer retention. ## Current Ongoing Projects **AI-Based Content Creation** - Submitting 40 AI-powered animation and short-form content pieces monthly to competitions since May 2025 - Selected for Ministry of Science and ICT and Gyeonggi Province's metaverse Unity-based practical project **Webtoon and Web Novel Serialization** - Webtoon: "Blice: Footprints of Stars: The Dino Wars" (blice.co.kr) - Munpia Web Novel: "Seraphim" - Mofic Web Novel: "Goblin King and Lucifer: The 12 Heavenly Spirits War Chronicles" **Original IP Development** Currently owns 10 original IPs being submitted to various competitions: - Joseon Ninja Iljimae - Goblin King - Empire of Hearts - Gun Permission Day - Joseon Martial Arts Extinction Chronicles - Footprints of Stars: Haenam Dinosaur Epic - Mudeungsan Final Battle: Lucifer and the 12 Heavenly Spirits War Chronicles - Joseon Wolf: The Story of Byeongin Persecution - Black Hwarang Eulji Mundeok ## Vision and Philosophy Kent Kim goes beyond simply creating content—he develops new creative methodologies based on insights
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Character Startup
- Highest624 Co., Ltd. is a domestic brand that manufactures and distributes over 1,000 merchandise products, including various corporate collaborations and merchandise based on the character IP "Balloon Friends Mesh Adventure," distributed through various retailers both domestically and internationally. Its business model consists of 1) character IP licensing, generating licensing revenue through collaborations with brands like New Balance, Top Ten, Lock & Lock, Daesang, Japan's Don Quijote, and LOFT. 2) self-produced character design merchandise is distributed online and offline through brands like Musinsa, 29cm, Apple A Shop, and Kyobo Book Centre, and exported to Japan, Thailand, and Taiwan, expanding its global market. 3) Through its design studio, the company engages in diverse design projects, including brand consulting, product development, and character and worldview development for various companies. Furthermore, the company is preparing publishing and animation projects based on its character stories.
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Music
- Baby Lemon Entertainment minimizes risk through data-driven, efficient training (1-2 years) and market validation (MVP) to discover and launch promising K-ALT artists for the global market.
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Cartoon
- KidariStudio extends its reach through the operation of 11 platforms in 9 languages. This commitment to linguistic diversity allows us to connect with a global audience. Explore the array of entertainment on our platforms and experience the modest yet impactful offerings from KidariStudio.
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Game Character
- We are MKstudio, an indie game development team. We have developed and globally released titles such as Hatsuka and Bone To Gather. With experience in winning multiple game competitions and receiving external support through various industry programs, we continue to grow as a promising game development studio.
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Cartoon
- Hello, I'm the CEO of Toonlight, a company specializing in webtoons. At Toonlight, we create webtoon content that delivers both emotion and entertainment to readers, based on creative storytelling and outstanding artwork. Our company is growing as a total solution provider in the webtoon industry—covering everything from discovering new artists, planning and production, to distribution across platforms. We are also striving to expand beyond the domestic market and develop content that is competitive on a global scale.
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Game
- AGK is a unique game development studio operated by a game development educational institution. Our team is composed of instructors, alumni (who are active developers), and current students working together on real-world game projects, seamlessly blending education with industry practice. We specialize in developing games across various platforms including mobile, console, and PC. By combining structured academic programs, hands-on experience from professionals, and fresh ideas from students, we create innovative and engaging games with a competitive edge in the global market. AGK, we go beyond just making games—we foster the next generation of game developers and build a true creative hub where learning and real-world experience grow together.