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JUNKY CREAM

Category: Foundation Models / LLMs

An AI-driven entertainment label and 'Entertech' studio specializing in the high-fidelity production of virtual artists, AI films, and next-generation K-POP content. JUNKY CREAM was founded in 2024. The company is led by Brian Kim. Based in Seoul, South Korea. Team size: 4-10. Total funding raised: Undisclosed. Latest round: Accelerator / Grant. Key investors include Plug and Play, Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA).

Founded
2024
Headquarters
Seoul, South Korea
Team size
4-10
Total funding
Undisclosed

Value proposition

Drastically reduces the cost and time of high-end visual production by replacing traditional manual CG workflows with a proprietary AI-integrated hybrid pipeline while maintaining 'Fine AI Look' quality.

Products and solutions

BRAZY (Flagship Virtual K-POP Artist Group), OCEAN (AI-generated Virtual Artist IP), AI Story Engine (Automated narrative and storyboard generation), High-End AI Film Production Service, 100% AI-produced Music Video Solutions

Unique value

Developed the 'Fine AI Look,' a proprietary visual standard that delivers high-fidelity AI imagery that transcends the 'uncanny valley' usually associated with virtual characters.

Target customer

Global entertainment agencies, film and animation production houses, K-POP labels, and digital-first advertising brands.

Industries served

Entertainment & K-POP, Film & Animation, Virtual IP & Digital Humans, Advertising & Digital Media

Technology advantage

Operates a 'Full-Chain' hybrid production pipeline that integrates Generative AI, Unreal Engine 5, and real-time motion capture, allowing a team of 4 to produce content typically requiring dozens of animators.

How they differentiate

Utilizes a proprietary 'Fine AI Look' and a full-chain hybrid pipeline (integrating Generative AI, Unreal Engine 5, and real-time motion capture) to produce high-fidelity virtual IP with a small 4-person team, significantly reducing costs and time compared to traditional manual CG workflows.

Main competitors

DeepBrain AI, Pulse9, Onmind

Key partnerships

MBC (Featured in Virtual Live Festival), Coupang Play (Content distribution/broadcasting), K-Startup Pavilion (Global acceleration partners for CES), MVEX (Asia's largest content expo - Opening Stage partner)

Notable customers

MBC, Coupang Play, YG PLUS (Global Distribution)

Major milestones

Selected as the only K-POP AI entertainer startup for CES 2026 roadmap, Won 3 categories (Best AI Video, etc.) at the Chroma Awards 2025 (hosted by ElevenLabs), Selected for Silicon Valley Plug and Play AI TOP 10 and KOCCA Launchpad (US Track), Featured on the opening stage of MVEX 2025 (Asia's largest content expo), Successfully launched flagship virtual artist group 'BRAZY'

Growth metrics

Achieved YouTube Silver Button (100K+ subscribers) for virtual group BRAZY within 7 months; produced 120+ high-end content assets in 3 months.

Market positioning

AI-driven entertainment (Entertech) and virtual IP studio challenger

Geographic focus

South Korea, North America (Silicon Valley expansion)

Patents and IP

Proprietary 'AI + Unreal' hybrid production logic and 'AI Story Engine' algorithms (specific public patent registry numbers not disclosed as of early 2025).

About Brian Kim

Brian Kim (Hyung-jin Kim), also known as KROME, is a 20-year veteran of the K-POP and visual production industry. Before founding JUNKY CREAM, he served as the Technical General Director at UGI Production for over a decade, where he led technical direction for high-profile K-POP music videos (including artists like aespa), global commercial advertisements, and feature films. He is a graduate of Simon Fraser University (SFU) with a degree in Communication, blending a deep understanding of media theory with advanced virtual production technology.

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