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Visual Vibe, an AI image automation specialist, successfully concluded the operation of its “SEEIK” booth as an official sponsor at the 2025 FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship held in Manila, Philippines.
This project marks the first case of exporting and implementing the SEEIK solution at a global sporting event. By combining experiential content with on-site optimized automated photography technology, the company delivered a highly polished and seamless user experience.

The SEEIK booth is a photo booth realized through Visual Vibe’s artwork planning, characterized by a highly realistic set design that feels like an actual physical space. Visitors can experience more than just a photo session—they are immersed as if they have become the main players on the court, offering a level of engagement rarely found in conventional photo booths.

The SEEIK solution combines a precision-controlled camera and lighting system with AI-driven automation to deliver studio-quality photography. From shooting to retouching and printing, the entire process is handled seamlessly in a one-stop system, allowing visitors to receive high-quality images with minimal waiting time. Unlike traditional photo booths, it uniquely offers both professional-grade results and operational efficiency.

AI-powered image automation company Visual Vibe will participate as the official photo booth sponsor of the FIVB 2025 Men’s Volleyball World Championship, which will be held from September 12 to 28 in Metro Manila, Philippines, showcasing its SEEIK solution to the global market.

At the tournament’s Fan Fest Zone, a special experiential space will be set up for spectators. In the set photo booth designed with an actual volleyball net, ball, and court floor, fans can experience the immersive feeling of jumping into the game like real players. Another set, creatively reinterpreting the players’ locker room through Visual Vibe’s unique art direction, will allow visitors to enjoy photo shoots in a distinctly different atmosphere.

With these two contrasting concepts that capture both the intensity and excitement of the championship, Visual Vibe is set to deliver unforgettable memories to fans.

Visual Vibe, an AI-powered image automation company, announced on the 27th that it has supplied its smart photography solution, SEEIK, to the “Art of Photography” service showcased by Fujifilm Korea at Blue Square Shinhan Card Hall, the nation’s largest dedicated musical theater.

The “Art of Photography” is a next-generation photo retail service that offers audiences an immersive photography experience, making them feel as though they have become the protagonists of a musical. The service has been applied to the ongoing international tour of the musical Wicked at Blue Square.

This project was carried out as part of a collaborative effort between Visual Vibe and Fujifilm Korea to launch a new photo retail service specialized for the entertainment sector. Fujifilm Korea is overseeing the overall operations, leveraging its extensive experience in photo retail services, while Visual Vibe is responsible for content planning and system development, maximizing synergy between the two companies.

The new “Art of Photography” service was launched in collaboration with Visual Vibe to deliver results that go beyond traditional four-cut photos. A photo kiosk has been installed, equipped with personalized shooting features that automatically adjust camera height and angle through subject recognition, along with AI compositing capabilities.Unlike simple vinyl sheets or printed backdrops, the shooting space reflects the world and atmosphere of key scenes from the musical Wicked. Special lighting ensures subjects and backgrounds blend naturally, creating a vivid experience as if standing on stage. Combined with AI compositing technology, the service produces high-quality printed photographs of an entirely new level.

AI image automation specialist Visual Vibe, in collaboration with Fujifilm Korea, has announced the provision of its smart photography solution “SEEIK” for the Korean premiere of the musical The Great Gatsby – Seoul Original Production.Beginning August 1 at the GS Art Center, audiences can capture and preserve the emotion of the performance through special photos powered by SEEIK.

VisualVibe, an AI image automation company operating the smart photo solution SEEIK, announced on the 26th that it has begun expanding offline by installing a themed SEEIK booth at Supy, a trendy concept shop in Myeongdong, Seoul.

The newly installed SEEIK booth is designed with a retro ‘Class in the 70’s’ classroom concept, providing visitors with an interactive experience where they can take photos, instantly print them, or save them via QR code.

Equipped with VisualVibe’s smart photo solution, the kiosk-style system features face recognition, height detection, autofocus, and color temperature adjustment, enabling anyone to easily achieve professional-quality photos. The entire process—from shooting to editing, frame application, and printing—is fully automated, allowing for seamless creation of high-quality content within the brand space.

Lotte Group affiliate Korea Fujifilm Co., Ltd. recently opened the high-end photo studio “Sang (象)” on the 2nd floor of Lotte Hotel Seoul in Jung-gu, Seoul. The studio specializes in providing customized photography services catering to a diverse clientele, including corporate executives, business professionals, large families, and couples. It offers a sophisticated fusion lifestyle service combining the luxury of Lotte Hotel, a 5-star hotel under the Lotte Group, with Korea Fujifilm’s expertise.

Studio Sang collaborates with renowned advertising photographers. The photography team includes top-tier advertising director Min-Kwan Kim, photographer Jun-Beom Park—who has taken photos of prominent domestic and international figures and entrepreneurs—and photographer Seung-Wook Lee, known for his work on celebrity album covers and photo shoots.

Hana Tour is also expanding its inbound services through its subsidiary, Hana Tour ITC. Since May, Hana Tour ITC has been brokering and selling photo shoot tickets for SEEIK Studio as a new ticket product. Previously, they only sold admission tickets for Lotte World in Seoul and Busan.

This move targets the growing trend among foreign tourists, especially from Japan, China, and Southeast Asia, who come to Korea to experience K-beauty by getting idol-style makeup and taking commemorative photos. Hana Tour stated, “There is high demand for K-beauty and photo shoots mainly from Japan, China, and Southeast Asia,” adding, “We recently started offering products that combine photo shoots with café beverages.”

To offer fans a more special experience, IPX partnered with SEEIK, an ice cream café brand located in Sinsa-dong, Seoul, to bring the main theme of their animation—ice cream—to life as actual menu items.

The offerings include cotton candy and sprinkle-topped ice cream, pastel-colored ice cream floating sodas, and other items reminiscent of the ‘On the Cloud’ campaign. These unique treats have attracted fans eager to taste the ice cream that BT21 characters discovered on their cloud planet.

This event is themed around (G)I-DLE’s title track “Super Lady” from their second full-length album, ‘2’ (Two).

To celebrate, SEEIK has transformed the entire event space spanning approximately 210 pyeong (about 690 square meters) from basement level 1 to the 4th floor—into 10 uniquely themed photo booths and photo rooms. Various interactive experience areas will also be offered for fans to enjoy.

Fashion Group Hyungji (Chairman Choi Byung-oh)’s Busan complex shopping mall, Art Malling, has significantly enhanced its entertainment tenant lineup to boost experiential offerings.

On the 8th, Art Malling opened the entire 9th floor to popular nationwide tenants including Red Button, Lolly Polly, SEEIK Studio, and Sherlock Holmes Escape Cafe. This move aims to attract more MZ generation customers.

SEEIK Studio, a rapidly rising self-photo studio, was founded by a former top commercial photographer specializing in portraiture who opened its first branch in Garosu-gil, Seoul. The studio features six independent themed spaces such as the angelic ‘Heaven’ and the forest fairy ‘Secret Garden,’ allowing customers to shoot photos in spaces tailored to their tastes.

A pop-up event celebrating CNBLUE’s first solo concert in six years, ‘CNBLUENTITY’, will be held from the 5th to the 15th at the SEEIK flagship store in Garosu-gil, Gangnam, Seoul.

On the first floor of the Garosu-gil SEEIK store, visitors can enjoy limited-edition CNBLUE photo frames, ice cream, and beverages during the event period. Meanwhile, the second-floor SEEIK self-photo studio offers an AI-powered photoshoot experience featuring CNBLUE members.

In addition, a fan certification event will be held for visitors.

During the pop-up event, a large media screen on the first floor will play music videos of beloved CNBLUE songs, allowing fans to relive the concert’s powerful band sound and emotions.

N.Flying’s Lee Seunghyub and Yoo Hweeseung announced a pop-up event to celebrate the final stop of their live tour, FOREST OF 2RAVELERS in Seoul. The event will be held from September 20 to October 3 at the SEEIK store located in Garosu-gil, Gangnam, Seoul.

FNC Entertainment will hold a pop-up event at the SEEIK store in Garosu-gil, Gangnam, Seoul, from the 25th to the 31st to celebrate FTISLAND’s solo concert, 2023 FTISLAND LIVE 'HEY DAY'.

On the first floor of the Garosu-gil SEEIK store, fans can enjoy exclusive FTISLAND-themed photo frames and ice cream, while on the second floor, the SEEIK self-photo studio offers an AI-powered photoshoot experience featuring the FTISLAND members.

JW Marriott Hotel Seoul is launching the ‘Ultimate Romance’ package.

The hotel stated, “This package is perfect for those seeking a romantic staycation with everything prepared in a luxurious atmosphere, designed to make time with your loved one even more special.”

Upon check-in, guests will receive a beautiful mini fresh flower bouquet as a gift. At the same time, the package includes a voucher for a couple’s photo shoot at the trendy self-photo studio, SEEIK, allowing couples to capture stylish portraits together.

The runway photo room, operated with voice-activated shooting, featured runways set against iconic Seoul backdrops such as the DDP and the city’s night skyline. Visitors could also take photos at a photo wall displaying logos of participating brands, and print keepsake photos embossed with the Seoul Fashion Week logo at the photo kiosks.

SEEIK attracted attention by operating three distinct photo zones. Fashion enthusiasts from Seoul gathered to showcase their unique styles and enjoy the photo-taking experience.

The runway photo room, featuring SEEIK’s unique voice-activated shooting technology, offered iconic backdrops such as the DDP and Seoul’s night skyline. Visitors had the chance to stand on a fashion show runway and capture their own photos.Photos were also taken at a photo wall displaying logos of brands participating in Seoul Fashion Week. Attendees printed keepsake photos featuring the Seoul Fashion Week logo at the photo kiosks.

One participant shared, “Although I couldn’t attend the fashion shows in person, standing on the runway and feeling like a fashion model was a refreshing experience.”

The 2023 F/W Seoul Fashion Week, held at Dongdaemun DDP from the 15th to the 19th, concluded successfully, the organizers announced on the 21st.

Self-photo studio SELF SEEIK, which operated the official photo booth for Seoul City, ran three different photo zones that proved highly popular among attendees. According to the organizers, fashion enthusiasts gathered to showcase their unique styles and enjoy the photo-taking experience.

One of SELF SEEIK’s standout features, voice-activated shooting, was utilized in the runway photo room, where visitors captured photos against iconic backdrops such as the DDP building and Seoul’s night skyline.

The self-photo studio, Self SEEIK, offers six independent themed rooms where visitors can take concept-driven photos. After shooting, photos can be printed on-site immediately, and files can also be saved for easy uploading to SNS platforms like Instagram.

Skin Reflection makeup brand Mad Peach held its launch party at the self-photo studio SEEIK located in Garosu-gil, the company announced on the 8th.

To celebrate Mad Peach’s launch, brand model Kang Taeri (TaeriTaeri), along with numerous celebrities and popular influencers, attended and brightened the event.At the launch party, guests enjoyed capturing photos that embodied Mad Peach’s products and identity in SEEIK’s studio — featuring six concept rooms suitable for magazine-level shoots and free photo zones, adding a vibrant and fun atmosphere. Additionally, the event offered limited-edition gift sets composed of Mad Peach’s new products, including primer, foundation, and an eyeshadow palette.

As self-photo studios offering affordable and personalized photo experiences gain popularity among the MZ generation, a new high-end self-portrait studio, SEEIK, has opened to much attention.

On the 1st, Min Kwan Kim Co., Ltd. announced that SEEIK, which opened late last year in Garosu-gil, Sinsa-dong, Gangnam, Seoul, is now officially entering the competitive self-studio market. Founded by Kim Min Kwan a renowned commercial photographer known for his work with major corporations  SEEIK brings professional-level portrait expertise to the self-photo experience.

Recently opened in Garosu-gil, Sinsa-dong, SEEIK is gaining attention as a self-photo studio that feels more like a theme park. At the entrance, visitors are greeted by vibrant sculptures, photo zones styled like media art installations, and even a café creating the impression of stepping into a gallery.

Spread across three floors, the space houses six concept studios designed for storytelling, along with two photo booths. In addition, there are 11 free photo zones, including a vintage car setup that looks straight out of a movie all crafted to deliver a playful and immersive photo experience.

SEEIK offers a one-stop service that includes outfit rentals, hair and makeup, photo retouching, and printing. According to Min Kwan Kim Co., Ltd., the studio features a photo booth infused with professional expertise from the commercial photography industry equipped with a camera that automatically adjusts its height and lighting intensity based on the user.Additionally, the space includes photo zones integrated with interactive digital art, as well as six concept rooms each designed as a unique, private space for storytelling through photos.

Min Kwan Kim announced on the 27th the opening of SEEIK, a self-photo studio in Garosu-gil, Sinsa-dong.

Min Kwan Kim is a top advertising photographer in Korea, known for his work with brands such as Samsung Electronics and Amorepacific. He founded the company behind SEEIK. Makeup artist Hwang Banghoon and interactive digital art specialist Claude have also joined the team, adding their expertise.

While there are over 1,000 self-photo studios operating across the country, the difference lies in the details and that's where SEEIK stands apart.

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We are now living in the era of images. The so-called MZ generation plays with visuals—expressing themselves and communicating through images on social networking services (SNS) like Instagram. That’s why department stores, hotels, and fashion brands are racing to create “photo-worthy spots” to attract younger audiences.