U-KNOCK 2026 Sets Los Angeles Dates With 12 Korean Companies
The Korean content and technology event runs November 4-6 at The Biltmore, with an investment forum on November 5 and one-on-one meetings on November 6.
U-KNOCK 2026, a Korean content and technology investment and partnership event, will take place November 4-6, 2026, at The Biltmore Los Angeles, organizers announced. The event is hosted by South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and organized by the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA), according to Deadline.
The International Content Investment Forum is scheduled for November 5 under the theme "What Makes Content Last," followed by one-on-one investment and business meetings on November 6. A total of 12 Korean companies will take part in the business meetings.
Who is taking part
U.S. participants include The Raine Group, Shamrock Capital, Atwater Capital, J.P. Morgan Global Corporate Bank, Amblin Entertainment and Anonymous Content. Korean speakers include CJ ENM, YLAB, IPX, MetaComedy, Moneygraphy and bemyfriends.
Five Korean companies will present at the Korean Company Showcase: Modhaus, YN Culture & Space, Klleon, Contents First and Studio Eon. Contents First operates Tappytoon, which reports more than 14 million readers worldwide.
Among the projects being brought to the event, Big Ocean ENM is presenting the crime procedurals Flex X Cop and Another Heaven, the latter in development. EO Content Group is developing the action-espionage series TEAM-K, Mstoryhub's webtoon IP includes The Remarried Empress, and LOCUS is developing Kkokdu, a 3D family fantasy feature inspired by Korean funeral traditions.
JIRO brings the AI content-production platform Dropshot AI and the AI-generated K-pop idol IP SEORIA, while Draftify's PlaySquad offers playable livestreaming that lets viewers influence gameplay. Registration and meeting requests are available at www.uknockglobal.com.
Quick answers
When is U-KNOCK 2026?
U-KNOCK 2026 runs November 4-6, 2026, at The Biltmore Los Angeles.
Where can I register for U-KNOCK 2026?
Registration and meeting requests are available at www.uknockglobal.com.
What is the theme of the International Content Investment Forum?
The forum, held November 5, is themed "What Makes Content Last."