beSUCCESS, KPOPPOST, and KoreaProductPost are coming together in a virtual event: K-Style Expo Q2 2025. Designed to connect visionary startups and savvy investors, this online gathering promises a concentrated, two-hour showcase of the latest in K-Beauty, K-Food, and K-Content (Entertainment) innovation.
The Power of K-Style: A Global Investment Opportunity
With the global rise of K-style, consumer demand for Korean skincare, culinary experiences, and entertainment is stronger than ever.
The K-Style Expo Q2 2025 offers investors a first-hand look at the startups shaping this global wave and provides a front-row seat to K-style’s next unicorns.
Mark Your Calendar
Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM KST
Location: Online (Link will be sent upon registration. Join from anywhere!)
What to Expect at K-Style Expo Q2 2025
Participants will experience a dynamic blend of startup pitches, investor networking, and strategic partnership opportunities in just two hours within a curated virtual environment.
For Investors (VCs, CVCs, Angels):
- Meet early-stage and growth-stage startups shaking up K-beauty, K-food, and K-content.
- Gain early access to innovative companies redefining how the world experiences Korean culture.
- Discover high-potential investments in sectors backed by surging global demand.
For Startups:
- Pitch your business directly to active investors seeking the next breakout idea in K-style.
- Receive valuable feedback and exposure that could lead to funding and strategic growth.
- Network with founders, collaborators, and industry stakeholders in a high-impact space.
“This isn’t just a pitch event. It’s a catalyst for strategic investment and global expansion in the industries driving the Korean Wave (Hallyu).”
K-Style Expo team.
Who’s In: A Glimpse at Registered Participants
Leading Investors
- Lyra Ventures (Singapore): an early-stage VC firm investing globally in innovative companies transforming fashion and retail. With a broad focus across the value chain—from materials and circular models to SaaS and new retail concepts—Lyra supports founders with proven product-market fit, offering not just capital but also deep industry expertise and strong networks in Japan and Southeast Asia.
- Edison (Mexico)
- SparkLabs Group (USA): a network of accelerators and venture capital funds that has invested in over 600 companies across 6 continents since 2013. SparkLabs primarily invests in early-stage startups across various industries. These companies include OpenAI, Vectara, Wanted, Andela, Anthropic, Nex Team, Kraken, Lune AI, and others.
Visionary Startups
1. Flixfluent
FlixFluent uses AI to turn TV shows into engaging language learning experiences. With tools like Double Subtitles and Deconstructor AI, it makes the process enjoyable, intuitive, and effective. Instead of traditional apps, FlixFluent lets users learn naturally through real dialogue, enhanced with smart, context-aware language support.
2. WildTale
Wildtale established in 2021, is a global media company that leverages AI technology to create compelling nature and wildlife content. Blending innovation with storytelling, Wildtale reimagines nature-themed narratives into various formats—including books, films, webtoons, animations, and games. Through captivating content and immersive digital experiences, the company seeks to promote environmental awareness and wildlife conservation, while expanding its creative intellectual property across multiple media channels.
3. STRA AI
STRA AI is a South Korean company that provides AI-driven solutions for multilingual dubbing and voice cloning. Their technology allows creators and media producers to localize audio content—like YouTube videos, TV shows, audiobooks, and K-pop performances—while maintaining the original voice’s tone, style, and emotional expression.
4. Toonimotion
Toonimotion is a South Korean animation studio established in 2019 and based in Dobong-gu, Seoul. The studio focuses on adapting popular webcomics into short-form animated series designed for global OTT platforms, with a particular emphasis on adult audiences.
5. ANKR Entertainment
ANKR Entertainment aims to connect global music communities—especially linking international audiences with K-pop artists—by crafting immersive and meaningful experiences that go beyond passive fandom. Its long-term vision is to become a reliable platform for cultural exchange and a catalyst for discovering talent on a global scale.
6. K+BROWN
K+BROWN delivers next-generation Korean skincare solutions designed specifically for melanin-rich skin. Their clean, vegan, and Muslim-friendly formulations are crafted to meet the needs of skin types IV–VI, targeting key concerns like hydration, barrier strengthening, and hyperpigmentation. By blending the latest innovations in K-beauty with a specialized understanding of deeply pigmented skin, K+BROWN is addressing a $1.3 billion+ market—driven by the 30% of U.S. K-beauty users with darker skin tones who remain largely overlooked yet highly invested in skincare.
Why You Can’t Miss This Event
Whether you’re fueling the next wave of global content, launching a revolutionary skincare brand, or introducing a new twist to Korean food, or having innovation in how to enjoy Korean content, K-Style Expo Q2 2025 is your chance to connect, collaborate, and grow.
With the global appetite for Korean culture showing no signs of slowing, the timing couldn’t be better to plug into the ecosystem defining Asia’s cultural edge.
Spots are limited — Secure your place in Korea’s premier startup-investor experience of the season!
Join us on Kpoppost’s Instagram, Threads, Facebook, X, Telegram channel, WhatsApp Channel and Discord server for discussions. And follow Kpoppost’s Google News for more Korean entertainment news and updates.
