Utopai Studios has integrated its Asia-Pacific operations, including its Korean production infrastructure, Japanese development business, and regional alliances, and appointed Hyun Park as president to oversee its footprint across the region.
The move marks the completion of the integration of Utopai East into Utopai Studios. Utopai East was formed in November of last year as a joint venture between Utopai Studios and Stock Farm Road. Founding CEO Kevin Chong established a production base in Korea, built a development operation in Japan, expanded regional AI-production capabilities, and partnered with creatives. Earlier this year, it acquired Alquimista Media, the Seoul-based production company Park founded.
Chong now serves as COO of Utopai Studios. Park, a Studio Dragon, Warner Bros. Korea, and DramaFever alum, will oversee development, production, partnerships, and expansion across the Asia-Pacific region and remain responsible for leading IP development globally. The company has about 25 film and television projects in development and production, with releases planned for 2027.
“Utopai East proved that our strategy in Asia could move quickly from ambition to execution,” said Cecilia Shen, CEO and co-founder of Utopai Studios. “Kevin led the business from launch through integration, and Hyun helped build the creative and production engine at its center. Hyun brings a rare combination of creative judgment, local market knowledge and global experience, making him the right leader to take Utopai Studios APAC into its next phase.”
“Korea and Japan will play an increasingly important role in the global entertainment economy,” said Park. “Our opportunity is to connect the region’s creators and intellectual property with international production resources while applying technology in ways that expand what filmmakers can achieve. We have built the foundation; the next phase is turning it into an enduring platform for Asian stories to reach audiences worldwide.”
