Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and KOCCA Announce U-KNOCK 2025: Connecting Global Capital with Korea’s “Next K” Entertainment Wave
High-Level Business Forum in Los Angeles Features Industry Leaders Behind Baby Shark, Parasite, and Tony Award-Winning Productions
LOS ANGELES, CA — October 07, 2025 — The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea, together with the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA), today announced U-KNOCK 2025 in USA, a three-day international business forum connecting Korea’s premier creative content companies with global investors, studios, and distributors.
Taking place November 5–7 in Los Angeles, U-KNOCK 2025 celebrates the rise of the “Next K” wave—a new era where Korean entertainment has evolved from regional popularity into a cornerstone of the global media economy.
Event Schedule & Structure
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November 5: International Content Investment Forum featuring keynote presentations, industry panel discussions, and market insights.
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November 6–7: Exclusive, curated 1-on-1 business matchmaking sessions between Korean IP creators and global financial stakeholders.
Spotlighting the “Next K” Global Opportunity
Following the worldwide commercial and critical triumphs of productions like Parasite, Squid Game, and global K-pop arena tours, Korean storytelling is actively driving major international franchises. U-KNOCK 2025 offers financial institutions, media executives, and venture partners a direct bridge to discover high-growth creative intellectual property (IP), co-production ventures, and cross-border distribution opportunities.
Featured Industry Speakers & Companies
The forum will highlight presentations from market-defining Korean creative leaders, including:
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Pinkfong: Global entertainment company behind the cultural phenomenon Baby Shark.
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CJ ENM: Major entertainment powerhouse behind world-renowned Korean film and television releases.
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Mofac Studios: The visual effects and production studio behind King of Kings, the highest-grossing Korean film in the U.S.
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Hue Park: Acclaimed writer of the 6-time Tony Award-winning musical Maybe Happy Endings.
Media Credentials & Interview Access
Members of the business, financial, and entertainment press are invited to attend the International Content Investment Forum on November 5 in Los Angeles. Accredited media will receive access to exclusive market data, networking sessions, and executive interview opportunities with featured speakers.
To request press credentials, pre-event materials, or executive interviews, please contact the U-KNOCK 2025 Secretariat.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Location: Los Angeles, California, Hollywood Ballroom, Loews Hollywood Hotel
Time: 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM (includes networking session)
Media Contact:
Yuna Ko, Project Manager
U-KNOCK 2025 in USA Secretariat
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +82-10-9577-0495
