7 'Speaker' Artists Gain Industry Attention Through Diverse Activities

7 Exclusive Speaker Artists Actively Engaged
Also Showcasing Works at 'Lotte Art Fair Busan'

Kim Youngjin, Lauren Jung, Lee Deokhyung (DHL), Seopseop (SUBSUB), Shin Morae, Yoon Kyungdeok (TBOS), and Hershy (HERNC). Seven exclusive artists from Speaker, who have captivated the MZ generation, are actively engaging in various activities. Speaker is a company that discovers and incubates influencers and artists across diverse fields such as fashion, beauty, art, and lifestyle.

Lotte Art Fair Speaker Booth (Photo by Speaker)

Kim Youngjin recently attracted industry attention with his seventh solo exhibition, "Somewhere Far and Strange." It was a new series that discussed primal emotions reflected in reality and the boundary between utopia and dystopia through bold expressive methods. The works evoked imagination from an observer’s perspective and received great acclaim.

Another exclusive artist, Hershy, also successfully concluded the exhibition "Hernc Hotel: A Pleasant Meal," a unique show combining art and fine dining. He continues various activities, including running the store "Solarium," which he personally curated.

Additionally, Lauren Jung paints romantic landscapes from everyday subjects, graphic artist Lee Deokhyung gained attention with an NFT art project, Seopseop became popular for his unique hand-drawing style, Shin Morae is noted for distinctive colors and techniques, and Yoon Kyungdeok pursues rebellious deconstructionism. Together, they create fresh resonance with diverse art content.

Lauren Jeong's work (Photo by Speaker)

They participated in Speaker’s first exhibition, "Rabbit展: The Rabbit Universe," and also showcased their works as Speaker’s exclusive artists at the "Lotte Art Fair Busan" during Busan Art Week. Kim Youngjin’s new work "11:05:13," Lauren Jung’s pieces expressing happiness and love through everyday objects like cakes and locks, Shin Morae’s "Gentle Ghost" series conveying messages of comfort, and Yoon Kyungdeok’s works using twisted objects to discuss difference rather than error all received strong responses from MZ generation viewers.

Meanwhile, Speaker plans collaborations with various brands that can create synergy while producing content that reflects the identities of its network of 50 affiliated artists. Speaker CEO Jeon Mikyung stated, “Speaker’s affiliated artists continue to thrive in many fields. We will actively support their activities and strive to create opportunities where they can engage in more diverse endeavors as partners who understand both art and commerce.”

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