DIVE Studios

We're looking forward to joining DIVE Studios, Rakuten Viki, & Regina Kim at SXSW to discuss why K-Entertainment is here to stay! #WEBTOON

Excited to share I’ll be speaking at SXSW 2025 on the panel “Sustaining Fandom: Why K-Entertainment is Here to Stay” alongside Jini Cho, Regina Kim, and Karen Paek! ?? When: March 10, 2025 | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM CT ?? Where: Austin Convention Center,?Room 17AB If you’re attending SXSW, let me know in the comments or send me a DM. Let’s connect! WEBTOON | Forbes | Rakuten Viki | DIVE Studios #SXSW

Thank you GroupM for having us! DIVE Studios

Happy Lunar New Year! GroupM API+ celebrated the Year of Snake at our 3WTC office yesterday. This year, we focused on making the celebration intentional—bringing together voices that inspire, empower, and amplify the API community. ? Jeannine Shao Collins, Chief Client Officer at Kargo, delivered an uplifting talk on leadership and representation. ? Brian Nam, Founder & CEO of DIVE Studios, shared how his platform bridges brands with the passionate K-Pop fandom, and authentically connect with the API audience.? ? Kevin Ha, Founder of Asian American Dream, highlighted the importance of AAPI mentorship and career growth. Great to celebrate with Dale Li, Jia Deng, Steve Williams, and Ritu Trivedi for this important holiday. Deep appreciation to Karen Chan, Irene Tseng, Bich Vu, Benjamin Chiang, Caden Cox, and Michelle Wright, this event wouldn’t have been possible without you! We ordered a ton of Sanzo sparkling water, from AAPI entrepreneur Sandro Roco. A big thank you to Kargo for sponsoring the event! ?? Wishing everyone prosperity, joy, and success in the Year of the Snake!

Excited to Be in Singapore Next Week! I’ll be in Singapore next week and am looking forward to connecting with founders and anyone working on exciting projects in the region. I’d also love to connect with anyone exploring opportunities to collaborate with K-pop and Korean celebrity talent. If you’re open to meeting up for a chat or a coffee, I’d love to hear more about what you’re working on and exchange ideas. Feel free to drop me a message or comment below—let’s make it happen! DIVE Studios

DIVE Studios in Times Square :) Thank you ADCOLOR Conference and Awards ??

?? NEW CONTENT ALERT ?? We're thrilled to announce the launch of our latest DIVE Studios episode: 2024 DIVELYMPICS with P1Harmony - check out the episode now on our YouTube channel https://lnkd.in/gbMtmUjW! This episode wouldn't have been possible without the incredible partnership with Crocs, our amazing sponsor, who brought their unique style to the game! HUGE shoutout to the rockstar team at Digitas North America (Chelsea Real Ina Joseph Shannon Whalen Aislynn Murphy Ameera Masud) for the seamless collaboration that truly brought this idea to life. SO proud of what we've accomplished together, and looking forward to more! Shoutout to our DIVE Studios team (Eric Nam Brian Nam Eddie Nam David J Kim Charlie Yamamoto Hyunjo Kim HeungRyeol Kim Minah Kim @Wan Jessica Chan) for all the hard work that was put behind the scenes. We're always exploring new ways to partner with brands and create meaningful, innovative content that resonates with our audiences. If you're looking to be a part of something exciting, let's connect! #DIVELYMPICS #Crocs #Digitas #DIVEStudios

Vote for Viki! The Rakuten Viki team applied to bring a dynamic panel to the 2025 SXSW Conference & Festival that explores the explosive growth of Korean entertainment. Discover how brands like Viki, WEBTOON, and DIVE Studios are fueling the passion for K-dramas and K-pop worldwide. Help us make this conversation a reality! Voting is open to the public now through August 18th. To cast your vote: ? Click?on Viki’s submission page: https://lnkd.in/gyg-MZ42 ? Sign in with your existing SXSW credentials or create a new account ? Once signed in, it will redirect you to the panel entry ? Vote by selecting the upward arrow?on the right side of the page Thank you for the support!

?? Exciting news!??? I’m very excited to share that DIVE Studios was just named a 2024 Catalyst Award Honoree by ADCOLOR Conference and Awards! We appreciate this prestigious recognition as a testament to our team’s hard work and dedication in marketing and advertising. We are deeply grateful for this honor and to be in the company of such inspiring and distinguished trailblazers. Thank you to everyone who has supported us on this journey. Here’s to continuing to build where we’ve been told it’s impossible! ?? #ADCOLORAwards #OffMute