World-renowned animation director Maggie Kang, best known for her cultural phenomenon K-POP DEMON HUNTERS, is set to take the stage at the prestigious Origin Summit during Korea Blockchain Week 2025 in Seoul. The Origin Summit is a cutting-edge event at the intersection of AI, blockchain, finance, and intellectual property, bringing together global leaders to shape the future of innovative, programmable IP economies.
The Future of Global Storytelling
Maggie Kang’s appearance will feature an intimate fireside conversation where she’ll share her journey from breaking into Hollywood to creating one of Netflix’s top-performing original films. Her groundbreaking approach to global storytelling, combining cultural authenticity and relatable characters, has reshaped the animation industry and inspired a global fanbase.
K-POP DEMON HUNTERS, Kang’s masterpiece, is a record-breaking animation that amassed 236 million views on Netflix in just nine weeks, earning an unprecedented 97% Rotten Tomatoes score. The film has also achieved monumental success beyond streaming by producing eight Billboard Hot 100 hits, including the chart-topping single “Golden.” Beyond accolades, K-POP DEMON HUNTERS proves how powerful stories can spark entire cultural movements through music, merchandise, and fandom.
Exploring the Power of Blockchain in Creativity
As part of the Summit’s mission to redefine the infrastructure needed for the programmable IP economy, Kang’s session will explore how blockchain can serve as a transformative force in the entertainment industry. Through technologies such as the Story Blockchain – launched with $136 million in backing from a16z, Polychain, and Samsung Ventures – creators have the ability to tokenize intellectual property, enabling innovative ways to manage rights, automate licensing, and monetize digital assets.
This makes intellectual property not just a creative asset but also a programmable and legally enforceable one, opening doors to an equitable and decentralized creative ecosystem. For fans and creators alike, this signifies unprecedented opportunities to interact with cultural IP in new, dynamic ways.
Event Details
Origin Summit is the premier platform connecting AI, crypto, and intellectual capital during Korea Blockchain Week 2025. Held in collaboration with industry giants Blockworks and Hankyung Media Group, the event will feature an impressive lineup of visionaries from sectors encompassing entertainment, finance, and technology. Attendees will gain firsthand insights into how AI-powered, blockchain-enabled economies are reimagining the value of intellectual property in the 21st century.
For those intrigued by the convergence of culture and technology, this is an unmissable opportunity to learn, network, and be inspired. Tickets and further information can be accessed at Story’s official website.
Elevate Your Storytelling with Maggie Kang
Maggie Kang exemplifies how culture-driven storytelling resonates deeply with global audiences. Her work proves that creative integrity and cultural authenticity are essential for captivating fans long-term. Aspiring creators inspired by her journey will greatly benefit from the lessons she shares at the Origin Summit and how blockchain technology can broaden creative horizons.
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Join Maggie Kang and other trailblazers this Korea Blockchain Week to explore the future of storytelling, fandom, and innovative intellectual property. This is more than an industry event; it’s a cultural revolution.
