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South Korea's entertainment technology race is accelerating as local companies tie artificial intelligence more closely to music, fan engagement and immersive media. One of the clearest signals came from the agency associated with K-pop star G-Dragon, which said it aims to introduce AI glasses designed for K-pop experiences by the end of 2026. The idea points to a broader shift in Korean entertainment, where agencies and tech firms are no longer treating AI as a back-office tool but as a consumer-facing product that could reshape concerts, fandom and digital merchandise.

The momentum was also visible at CES 2026, where Korean groups showcased how AI, wearable devices and creator software can work together across the entertainment value chain. Rather than focusing only on hardware, the Korean pitch increasingly centers on connected ecosystems that help artists produce content faster, help fans interact more deeply and help platforms capture new forms of attention. This approach reflects the structure of Korea's cultural industry, where music, drama, gaming and digital communities often move in tandem and allow technology ideas to scale quickly across multiple formats.

For K-EnterTech, the story is bigger than a single product launch or trade show cycle. Korea is building a model in which entertainment innovation can become a global export category, not just a domestic upgrade. If AI glasses, virtual performance tools and creator-centric software reach commercial maturity, they could travel internationally with the same speed as K-pop tours and streaming hits. That gives Korean companies a chance to sell not only content, but also the interfaces, data layers and fan experiences that sit around content in the global media economy.

Market watchers are likely to see 2026 as a testing period for whether hype can translate into everyday use. The opportunity is significant because fans have shown willingness to adopt paid digital experiences, but success will depend on comfort, pricing, content quality and privacy trust. Companies that combine strong intellectual property with practical hardware design and AI features that feel genuinely useful, rather than gimmicky, will have the best chance of turning experimentation into recurring revenue.

The next phase will be defined by execution. Korea has already shown that it can turn cultural relevance into market power; the challenge now is proving that AI entertainment products can deliver durable global demand. If that happens, 2026 could mark the year Korean entertainment technology becomes a category the world actively follows.

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고삼석 상임의장 · Chairman Samseog Ko

고삼석(Ko Samseog)은 K-EnterTech Forum 상임의장입니다. 동국대학교 첨단융합대학 석좌교수이자 국가인공지능전략위원회 분과위원으로, 30년 이상의 방송통신 정책 및 산업 경험을 바탕으로 K-콘텐츠와 글로벌 엔터테인먼트 기술의 융합을 선도하고 있습니다. 前 방송통신위원회 상임위원을 역임했으며, ZDNet Korea에 정기 칼럼을 연재 중입니다.
Samseog Ko is the founding Chairman (상임의장) of K-EnterTech Forum. He is a Distinguished Professor at Dongguk University and a member of Korea's National AI Strategy Committee. Former Commissioner of the Korea Communications Commission (KCC).

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