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STUDIO
It began in the studio KIM JUNGMAN opened in 2000.

HERITAGE / 2000
Founded by KIM JUNGMAN
STUDIO VELVET UNDERGROUND was founded in Seoul in 2000 by photographer KIM JUNGMAN. The studio is now led by Neo Kim as Creative Director.
KIM JUNGMAN ARCHIVE ↗Working Approach
We first confirm each project’s objective and intended media. Photography and creative direction form the core, with editing, publication, and exhibition scoped as needed. Use of the KIM JUNGMAN Archive follows a separate rights review and agreement process.
Service Areas
Brand & Cultural Project
Art Book & Exhibition
KIM JUNGMAN Archive & Licensing
Capabilities
Photography & Film
Creative Direction
Editing & Print Production
Representative
Neo Kim / Creative Director
NEO KIM / ARTIST ↗
Contact
B201-1, Art Design Valley
94 Wausan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
studiov.neo@gmail.com
Instagram ↗
We reply within 3 business days.
Who Makes The Work
- Creative Direction — Neo Kim
- Photography — Studio Velvet Underground
- Film — SVU Motion
- Styling / Hair / Make-up — per project
- Editing & Print Production — SVU
- Book Design — SVU
KIM JUNGMAN / 1954—2022
≈ 800,000
Photographer KIM JUNGMAN founded STUDIO VELVET UNDERGROUND in 2000. SVU manages the archive of approximately 800,000 images and all related rights and licensing enquiries.
Permissions & Licensing ↗Last updated