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MNM 41 l
12.04.2023 - 12.08.2023
Hi! The MNM Newsletter is now nearing its end, with only this week's and next week's issues left to send out. This signifies the conclusion of this block's sessions, doesn't it? It feels like this block has passed in the blink of an eye. Did everyone find this block full of learning experiences? Let's take a moment to reflect on how much we've grown! Based on attendance, moderator Soaming will send out NFT Certificates, so make sure to keep an eye on your email and Slack until the end! Also, don't forget to join us for the METES end-of-year party this Friday! |
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l Daily Check-in: Agile, IDI (Individual Depth Interview) & FGI (Focus Group Interview), O2O (Online to Offline), Fandom, Machine Customer |
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l 12.5(Tue) Heejin Choi, [Life & Its Challenges] #9: Longings of the Soul
During Heejin Choi's "Life & Its Challenges" session, we explored the theme "Longings of the Soul," discussing the difference between desire and longing. Desire often involves a contradictory and distorting pursuit of what we lack, while longing transcends personal limitations and embodies a deep yearning for ideals. We realized the importance of satisfying not only our physical hunger but also the needs of our souls. We shared and reflected on unforgettable art, music, and literary works that have deeply moved us in our lives, leading to the creation of METES’ playlist. |
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l 12.5(Tue) Hana Lee (CEO at Melixir): Melixir, Korea's First Vegan Skincare Brand
We were honored to host Hana Lee, the founder of Melixer, known as Korea's first vegan skincare brand. Melixer achieved remarkable sales, with its lip butter ranking first in its category on Amazon, selling over 200,000 units. The brand's success is attributed to listening to customers' stories and incorporating their needs into the product. The session highlighted the importance of long-term brand development and problem-solving skills for entrepreneurs. It was fascinating to see all makers in the session pondering and suggesting directions for the brand, excited about what Melixer, aspiring to enrich healthy lives, will bring in the future. |
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l 12.7(Thu) Heejung Lee (Senior Director of Global Business Dept. at Saram Ent.): Success Factors of K-Entertainment
We were privileged to have Heejung Lee, known for her work as a digital editor at Vogue Korea and leading brand and creative marketing at CJ ENM Entertainment for 13 years, as well as at Saram Entertainment. Her session on the "Success factors of K-entertainment" allowed us to delve into the history of the entertainment industry in Korea. We learned that the success of K-entertainment is due to its high quality and reality-based content, supported by technological advancements. The advent of the internet and YouTube has been instrumental in propelling K-pop to a global stage. The rise of AI has sparked debates over the extent to which it can be used in the entertainment industry, including issues of copyright infringement and the ethical use of AI in video production. She shared her journey in the industry, guided by her belief that "the area measured out by God is my territory." This session was a valuable reminder of the importance of faith, and of continuously developing one's abilities and strengths.
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l 12.7(Thu) Forest Lee, Metaverse #9: Generative AI in Audio with Mix audio and Keeneat
It was the 9th Metaverse session, where we learned about the creation of AI in the audio domain with moderator Forest, including #Mixaudio and #Keeneat. Mixaudio supports multimodal prompting, allowing to creation of music not only with text, but also with images, videos, and URLs, and Keeneat generates music quickly and easily by allowing users to specify a genre, major/minor, tempo, etc. Mixaudio is especially impressive because it is currently in open beta and there are no restrictions on music creation. Both of these services were launched by Korean startups, and we look forward to the growth of Korean AI services, METES will bounds to find new possibilities and opportunities. |
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By METES Institute Moderator Soaming Jeong |
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