KOOM Festival

04/20/2026

UKF x mixer recap.
4.14.26

04/18/2026

UKF x NeueHouse
On April 14, our two communities came together for a meaningful first mixer at NeueHouse.
Around 300 founders, creators, and artists filled the room with great energy, open conversation, and real connection. Seeing people from different backgrounds and industries connect so naturally in one room made the night feel easy, warm, and exciting. For a first mixer, it felt like a strong start.
A strong start, and only the beginning.
More from UKF and KOOM to come.

FounderCommunity Creators Artists StartupCommunity Networking

12/22/2025

ATTN Bay Area Followers 🚨: The founders of KOOM festival are hosting an event in Redwood City in January!

Innovation doesn’t stop at borders.

Join us on January 12 at the Fox Theater in Redwood City as leading VCs and founders from the U.S. and Asia gather for East Meets West.

This isn’t just another conference—it’s a global VC-led initiative to bridge the gap between East and West. We’re hosting speakers like Cal Henderson (Slack), Jungsang Kim (IonQ), Vladislav Voroninski(Helm AI), Edward Kim (Gusto), Yup S. Kim (TMRS), Eric J. Kim (Goodwater), James H. Shin (HYBE), Melissa Mash (Dagne Dover), Steven Lee, Vishal Vasishth, Cheryl Cheng, Christine Tsai, Saeju Jeong, Kiha Lee, Eugene Malobrodsky to discuss the next wave of global innovation.

Why you should be there:
✅ Insights from leading co-host VCs including Goodwater Capital, Altos Ventures, Lightspeed, SBVA , One Way Ventures , Fortitude Ventures ,KIC, Sazze Partnets and others.
✅ High-level networking with a curated attendee list.
✅ Fireside chats on AI, cross-border investment, and the future of deep tech.
✅ Dinner and drinks to close out the day with meaningful connections.

Don’t miss the chance to see where the next global wave is heading.

🎟️ Secure your spot via the link in our bio.

10/20/2025

[Day 3]

From visionary leaders to global changemakers — Day 3 was all about trendsetters shaping the future of K-culture and beyond.

KOOM Festival 2025, that’s a wrap! Thank you for an incredible journey 💙

10/18/2025

⚡ FINAL DAY FAN GIVEAWAY ⚡

It’s the last day of KOOM Festival — and we want YOU here!

Comment below:
💬 Who’s your favorite of the 5 groups performing today, and why do you want to come? And tag at least three friends!

We’ll select fans throughout the day to receive a special discounted Final Day Pass 🎟️

Join the finale — music, food, culture, and unforgettable vibes tonight at Duggal Greenhouse.

Bringing Korean innovation, food, culture, and entrepreneurial spirit into the global spotlight.

10/18/2025

[Day 2]

Day 2 Recap ✨
A powerhouse day of experts! From finance and AI to Web3 and healthcare, industry leaders shared bold insights shaping the future of Korean startups and global innovation. 💡

Day 3 — the grand finale — is happening now! Don’t miss the energy, performances, and unforgettable moments ahead 🔥🎉

10/17/2025

[Day 1]

Day 1 = Complete!

What an incredible start to KOOM Festival - the energy, the panels, the people! 🙌

Day 2 is coming in strong — dress warm, bring your crew, and get ready for more music, food, and culture. Let’s keep the vibe going! 🇰🇷🎶

10/16/2025

Lost something at Koom?
Visit the staff room on the left when you enter the main venue (across from coat check) to claim your items.
Don’t forget — unclaimed items will be discarded after 12 AM on the last day of the event.

10/16/2025

Hey everyone — quick housekeeping note as we kick off Day 1 of KOOM!

✔️ You will only be allowed to pick up your concert �wristband and numbered ticket on the day of the event. �You cannot pick up Day 3 on Day 1 or Day 2.

✔️ You will need both a wristband and numbered �paper ticket to line up and enter the concert venue. �If you did not receive your paper ticket upon check in, �you can pick one up at the registration desk at any time.

10/15/2025

Just 1 Day until KOOM 2025!
The largest Korean startup festival by UKF is almost here! Get ready for: Founder Stories, Brand Booths, amazing K-Food, and spectacular Artist Performances!

Experience K-Culture in the heart of NYC! See you soon!

10/14/2025

🎉 KOOM FESTIVAL 2025 FINAL GIVEAWAY! 🎶

We’re giving away a final 10 FREE Conference + Booth Experience Tickets to KOOM Festival 2025 — your chance to hear from the top leaders and innovators of K-culture! 🙌

Each winner will receive a Conference + Booth Experience Ticket for all three days and can bring friends to join the fun! 🎟️

🎁 Prize: 10 lucky winners will each receive a Conference + Booth Experience Ticket (10/16-18, excludes the Night-time Concert)

⏰ The giveaway runs for 1 day only — don’t miss out!

🔥 How to Enter
1️⃣ Follow
2️⃣ Tag at least 2 friends you’d love to go with 🎟️
3️⃣ Comment with a of the speakers you want to hear from the most!
4️⃣ 💥 Bonus Entry: Repost this post on your Story and tag us for an extra chance to win!

✨ Featured Speakers
Saeju Jeong, Founder of Noom | Oh-hyun Kwon, Former CEO of Samsung Electronics | Sung-Joo Kim, Chair of MCM & CVO of Sungjoo Group | Hyuk-bin Kwon, Founder of Smilegate | Bong-Jin Kim, Founder of Woowa Brothers, Chairman of GrandeClip | Hee Kyung Cho, CEO of HWAYO Group | Taeho Kim, COO of HYBE | Sophie Kim, Founder & CEO of Kurly | Jim Kim, Founder of Snowfox | JunKoo Kim, Founder & Global CEO of WEBTOON Entertainment … and more

🏆 Giveaway closes on Wednesday, 11:30 AM ET. All winners will receive a message from the koom_official IG account.