SEOUL, April 11 (AJP) - Studio Meta-K, a South Korean startup specializing in AI-based content IP production, announced on April 10 that it has raised 2 billion won from Korea Investment Partners as part of a 3 billion won Series A funding round. The investment aims to support the company’s efforts to revolutionize content production using proprietary AI and virtual human technologies.
Studio Meta-K describes itself as South Korea’s first full-service studio to combine artificial intelligence with original content IP. The company is actively introducing generative AI into the production of dramas, films, commercials, and music videos—enhancing both efficiency and creativity. Its high-quality visuals are often indistinguishable from live-action footage, offering a compelling solution for South Korea’s drama industry, which has been struggling under rising production costs.
Recognized for its innovation, Studio Meta-K has been selected for several major support programs, including TIPS by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, and NVIDIA’s Inception Program. It is also working on collaborative projects with leading South Korean broadcasters and corporations.
“The AI content production capabilities and virtual human technologies of Studio Meta-K are poised to become key drivers of the future content ecosystem, going far beyond today’s market,” said Kim Hee-jin, Senior Team Leader at Korea Investment Partners. “This investment will help accelerate their innovation and global expansion in content production.”
The new funding will be used not only for further development of advanced AI technology but also for strengthening the company’s content production infrastructure and building global marketing strategies. Studio Meta-K plans to extend its business beyond AI-driven drama production into advertising, film, music videos, and virtual human content.
As the digital content industry continues to evolve rapidly with AI at its core, Korea Investment Partners’ backing is expected to further bolster Studio Meta-K’s creative and technical edge. Industry experts say that AI-assisted drama production offers the potential to reduce costs while delivering high-quality results, making it an increasingly competitive format in the global market.
Korea Investment Partners noted that this investment also reflects its broader goal of diversifying its portfolio and deepening engagement with innovative technology startups. Market watchers are now paying attention to whether this partnership will help spark meaningful transformation across South Korea’s content industry.
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Park Sae-jin
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