Korean Broadcasting System (KBS), the national broadcaster of South Korea, has launched its next-generation XR Studio. KBS’s trusted partner, Ark Ventures, chose ROE Visual and Brompton Technology to cater for KBS’s high standards.
“Given the increasing popularity of virtual production and XR technology, particularly in live broadcast scenarios, KBS recognised the importance of creating a permanent, state-of-the-art studio at their premises to produce broadcasting content with this latest technology, establishing themselves as trend-setters in South Korea,” said David Oh, general manager at Ark Ventures.
Powered by Tessera SX40 LED processors, the studio features a ROE Visual LED wall and makes KBS the first broadcasting company in the country to implement this successful blend of ROE Visual and Brompton Technology, setting them apart from other South Korean broadcasting stations.
“When selecting the products for the LED wall at KBS studio,” said Oh, “we sought an optimal combination of performance and reputation. ROE Visual’s BP2V2 was our best choice, offering a high refresh rate, low scan rate and exceptional stability. Meanwhile, Brompton’s LED processing is widely considered to be the industry gold standard, so it made sense to pair the best with the best.“
Measuring 10m x 4.5m, 180pcs of BP2V2 are used to build this LED wall. The worldwide application of BP2V2 upholds its unique position in the content production market as the ideal display solution. With the completion of the installation, KBS unveiled MONSTOP.TRIP in July, a K-pop programme made in this XR studio. The show revolves around the travel plans of the two hosts in different destinations, which reveals the charm of XR stage, bringing viewers and broadcasters in the local scenery or real-time graphics to enhance the storytelling and the visual effects.
“The synergy achieved through the dynamic partnership between Ark Ventures Korea, ROE Visual LED and Brompton Technology has given rise to an exceptional xR stage at the KBS. This collaboration exemplifies Brompton’s innovation, pushing the boundaries of visual excellence and technological prowess. The new XR stage promises to redefine broadcasting possibilities, captivating audiences with immersive experiences,” stated Elijah Ebo, director of APAC operations for Brompton Technology.
“We are grateful to have Ark Venture’s support and participate in KBS’s project. With the first XR studio set up, we witness KBS’s innovation and leadership in South Korea’s broadcasting industry. We look forward to many more amazing shows that will come out from here and captivate the audiences worldwide,” said Grace Guo, sales director for ROE Visual.
“With the advancement of virtual production as a tool used for live broadcast applications, we are delighted to see KBS fully leveraging the advances in technology by partnering with XR and VP specialist company Ark Ventures to build a state-of-the-art studio that allows their team to create any environment they can dream up,” concluded Luke Hurford, Brompton’s business development manager, APAC.
