KSE LA Event: Explosion of K-Content
Join Korean Startups & Entrepreneurs (KSE) in Los Angeles for an evening spotlighting the Korean leaders driving the future of global entertainment. From K-pop and K-dramas to gaming, fashion, and webtoons, discover how K-Content is shaping global culture with insights from top producers, executives, artists, and investors.
Highlights ✨
Welcome from Foley & KSE
Special guests
Happy Hour @ Eastwood (Separate RSVP Required)
Whether you're in media, tech, venture, or simply a fan of Hallyu, this is your chance to hear from and connect with the creators and visionaries behind Korea’s cultural rise.
【Agenda】
5:00-5:30: Registration/Check-in
5:30-5:50: Opening Remarks (KSE (Sang Lee) / Foley)
5:50-6:30: Fireside Chat - Power of K-Content & It's Global Influence (Moderator: Bernard Moon / Speakers: Ted Kim & Chang Kim)
6:30-7:30: Networking / Wrap-up
【Speaker Profiles】
Ted Kim
Ted last served CJ as the CEO and President of MNET America, setting vision, mission and strategy as well as overseeing all aspects of operations. As primarily a Korean music and lifestyle cable network, MNET America identified and aggregated the then nascent KPOP audience which culminating in the inaugural launch of KCON, the world’s leading KPOP music festival and K-lifestyle convention. KCON ushered in and planted the flag for CJ, cementing its position as the global leader in KPOP and all Korean content.
Chang Kim
Chang Kim (“CK”) is a 3x founder and angel investor/adviser for 50+ companies and venture funds. CK is currently co-founder and CEO at Saywise, a new startup with a mission to use AI to unlock more human wisdom. Formerly, CK was the founder and CEO of Tapas Media, a mobile storytelling platform for original IP creators, which was acquired by Korea’s Kakao Entertainment at $510M in 2021. Prior, he was a product manager at Google’s Blogger. CK joined Google when the company he co-founded, TNC (a leading blogging software company in Korea), was acquired by Google. Prior to TNC, CK was at Samsung Electronics, in charge of Samsung’s mobile content strategies. CK has a B.S. in Physics from the University of Michigan and also studied Biology Education at Seoul National University.
Bernard Moon
Bernard is Co-founder & Partner at SparkLabs Group, which has invested in over 600 startups across the globe since 2013. A frequent speaker and writer on innovation and tech, he has been featured in TechCrunch, VentureBeat, and The New York Times, and advises institutions like Seoul National University and NTU.
【About Foley】 LinkedIn | Website
Foley is a full-service AmLaw 45 law firm consistently ranked among top-tier practices. We provide an unmatched level of client service, innovation, and value — all tailored to meet your specific needs. Foley attorneys understand the complex and diverse needs of both venture funds, their portfolio companies, and startups. From garage to global, we offer a broad range of services at each stage of development, including IP portfolio management, equity and debt financing, regulatory and compliance, among others.
【About KSE】 LinkedIn | Website
Korean Startups & Entrepreneurs (KSE) empowers Korean and Korean-American founders through mentorship, educational programs, and startup support. Founded in 2012 in New York City, KSE has grown into a vibrant nationwide network and is now expanding to the West Coast, launching new events in Los Angeles to foster deeper connections and opportunities across the U.S. startup ecosystem.