K-Studio Announces Launch Event

For New Comic Art Studio in Los Angeles

An ICv2 Release.  Korean government agency KOMACON (the Korea Manhwa Contents Agency) will host a launch event for K-Studio, a new studio of talented young Korean comic artists, in Los Angeles this Thursday.

KOMACON (the Korea Manhwa Contents Agency) supports and promotes Korean comics and animation.  It established a physical headquarters for K-Studio in Los Angeles in August 2012 to directly meet and partner with American comic publishers, studios, and creators.  Six of Korea's emerging comic artists, selected via a national competition, moved to Los Angeles to work alongside American editors and creative teams.  KOMACON is working with experienced and highly respected American comic industry support and will also commit to financially support appropriate collaborations between K-Studio and American companies, studios, or creators.

The event will include brief remarks by officials of KOMACON (including Chief Directory Hyun-se Lee) and KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency), opportunities to meet the artists and view their art, and a reception to follow.

Press, comic publishers, creators, and other comic professionals are invited.

Date and time: 5:00 p.m., October 18, 2012

Venue: Garden Suite Hotel, 681 S., Western Ave. (at Wilshire), Los Angeles, CA

RSVP: Milton Griepp, ICv2, Mgriepp@ICv2.com

The artists of K-Studio are:

Yoon, Jung Geun

An ambitious and experienced young artist with stunning skill in painting, Yoon has done character design and other work for videogame companies, a poster illustration for the TV series Falling Skies commissioned by Dark Horse Comics, and is an accomplished graphic novel artist.

Kim, Rockhe

His drawing shows a firm foundation in anatomy, yet still retains a stylish feel. He is a highly accomplished storyboard artist for many major Korean films.

Lee, In Hyuk

His full color graphic novel art is done with an unbelievably speedy hand. His work for videogame producers includes an adaptation of a prose novel.

Jang, Haemi

She is a rising graphic novel artist and illustrator, who received Korean industry acclaim due to an exhibition of her astonishing black and white ink work.

Lee, Chan Hyuk

His art developed after a tour of duty in Iraq with the Korean Army.  He has a great passion for graphic novels, with a cinematic style.

Choi, Jun Huck (Cory)

An experienced and prolific comic artist, Cory's work, including the popular series "The 77th Mutant," is featured on the popular Korean Website Daum.  He was the Grand Prize Winner of the Lycos Comic Award.