The Busan Film Commission (Chairman Kang Sung-gyu) is set to strengthen the local film industry ecosystem by successfully attracting leading Korean film production company JK Film and advanced 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 springboard, transforming Busan from merely a filming location into a comprehensive content industry hub encompassing both production and technology.
Key Industry Players Boost Busan's Film Sector
JK Film (CEO Gil Young-min), a top domestic film production company, and Hwaryeokdaejeon (CEO Ok Im-sik), a specialized video technology firm, are establishing their Busan branches 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 meaning as two leaders 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 vitality into Busan's film and video industry ecosystem.
JK Film to Expand Content Production Hub in Busan
JK Film, known for producing numerous box-office hits like 'Haeundae,' 'Ode to My Father,' and 'Confidential Assignment,' plans to leverage Busan's excellent film infrastructure to expand its content production capabilities through its new Busan branch. The company intends to operate core production functions, including planning, production management, and post-production, 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 specialized talent and job creation. This will enable Busan to solidify its position as a genuine content production hub, where the entire process from planning to completion takes place, rather than simply serving as a filming location.
Hwaryeokdaejeon to Broaden Advanced Video Technology Services and Foster Local Talent
Hwaryeokdaejeon boasts unparalleled expertise in cutting-edge video technologies, including digital restoration, DIT (Digital Image Technician), digital beauty, and 3D scanning. The company has proven its technical prowess by participating in globally recognized 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 Seoul metropolitan area, to Busan. Furthermore, by establishing a specialized production and operations system centered on local talent, the company is expected to significantly enhance Busan's technology-driven film industry capabilities.
Synergy Through Collaboration and Future Vision
JK Film and Hwaryeokdaejeon plan to closely collaborate in the future to introduce new professional production models for short-form and mid-form content based on low budgets. The synergy between the two companies will maximize production efficiency, significantly contributing to the continuous creation and distribution of innovative content from Busan. This is expected to be a key driver in strengthening the competitiveness of the regional content industry and generating new added value.
Kang Sung-gyu, Chairman of the Busan Film Commission, emphasized, 'This initiative is a significant example that demonstrates Busan's progression towards becoming a content industry hub where both production and technology grow together, moving beyond merely being a filming location.' He added that the Commission will continue to support more film and video companies and creative professionals in settling and operating in Busan, thereby steadily strengthening the local creative ecosystem and industry competitiveness.
The entry of JK Film and Hwaryeokdaejeon into the Busan Film Complex will mark a crucial turning point for Busan's aspiration to become a global hub for the film industry, extending beyond Asia. All eyes are on these two companies as they generate new content through the convergence of production and technology, contributing to regional economic revitalization. With the ongoing support from the Busan Film Commission, Busan's film industry is anticipated to embrace an even brighter future.
