The Busan Film Commission (Chairman Kang Sung-gyu) is set to strengthen the local film 산업 ecosystem by successfully attracting 대표 Korean film production company JK Film and 첨단 video technology specialist Hwaryeokdaejeon to its Film Complex. Both companies were selected as new tenants through the Busan Film Commission's '2026 First Call for Film Complex Tenants' screening process and are scheduled to establish their new offices at the Centum City Film Complex this June. This strategic move is expected to serve as a crucial 계기, transforming Busan from merely a 촬영지 into a comprehensive content hub encompassing both 제작 and 기술.
Key Industry Players Boost Busan's Film Sector
JK Film (CEO Gil Young-min), a top 국내 film 제작사, and Hwaryeokdaejeon (CEO Ok Im-sik), a specialized 영상기술 기업, are establishing their 부산지사 at the Film Complex operated by the Busan Film Commission. These companies were chosen through a rigorous tenant selection process and are scheduled to commence full-scale operations at the Centum City Film Complex next month.
This attraction holds significant 의미 as two 대표 in Korea's film production and advanced video technology sectors are establishing new bases in Busan. The Busan Film Commission anticipates that this will further strengthen the local content production environment and inject new 활력 into Busan's film and 영상산업 생태계.
JK Film to Expand Content Production Hub in Busan
JK Film, known for producing numerous 흥행작 like 'Haeundae,' 'Ode to My Father,' and 'Confidential Assignment,' plans to leverage Busan's excellent film infrastructure to expand its content 제작 capabilities through its new Busan branch. The company intends to operate 핵심 production functions, including 기획, production management, and 후반작업, primarily from Busan, pursuing a diverse range of projects.
JK Film's expanded presence in Busan is expected to positively impact the nurturing of local 전문 인력 and 고용 creation. This will enable Busan to solidify its position as a genuine content 제작 중심지, where the entire process from planning to 완성 takes place, rather than simply serving as a 촬영지.
Hwaryeokdaejeon to Broaden Advanced Video Technology Services and Foster Local Talent
Hwaryeokdaejeon boasts unparalleled expertise in 최첨단 video technologies, including digital restoration, DIT (Digital Image Technician), digital beauty, and 3D scanning. The company has proven its 기술력 by participating in 세계적 major projects such as Netflix's 'Squid Game' and 'Sweet Home.'
Through the establishment of its Busan branch, Hwaryeokdaejeon plans to build a system that can consistently provide digital production technology services, previously concentrated in the 수도권, to Busan. Furthermore, by establishing a specialized production and 운영 system centered on local 인력, the company is expected to significantly enhance Busan's technology-driven film 산업 역량.
Synergy Through Collaboration and Future Vision
JK Film and Hwaryeokdaejeon plan to closely 협력 in the 미래 to introduce new professional 제작 models for short-form and mid-form content based on 저예산. The synergy between the two companies will maximize production 효율성, significantly contributing to the continuous creation and distribution of innovative content from Busan. This is expected to be a key driver in strengthening the 경쟁력 of the regional content 산업 and generating new 부가가치.
Kang Sung-gyu, Chairman of the Busan Film Commission, emphasized, 'This initiative is a significant 사례 that demonstrates Busan's progression towards becoming a content 산업 중심지 where both 제작 and 기술 grow together, moving beyond merely being a 촬영지.' He added that the Commission will continue to 지원 more film and video 기업 and creative professionals in settling and operating in Busan, thereby steadily strengthening the local creative 생태계 and industry 경쟁력.
The entry of JK Film and Hwaryeokdaejeon into the Busan Film Complex will mark a crucial 계기 for Busan's aspiration to become a 세계적 hub for the film 산업, extending beyond Asia. All eyes are on these two companies as they generate new content through the 융합 of production and technology, contributing to regional 경제 활성화. With the ongoing 지원 from the Busan Film Commission, Busan's film 산업 is anticipated to embrace an even brighter 미래.
