By Honorary Reporter Debolina Ghosh from India

Photos = Jo Hamin

Jo Hamin is a visual effects (VFX) artist based in Seoul's Gangnam-gu District who helped create high-impact visuals in K-pop music videos. Having worked with top K-pop groups like BLACKPINK, ENHYPEN and IVE, he also conducts research and development in VFX, combining technical skills with creative experimentation.

The followings are excerpts from an email interview with Jo from May 11-18.

Jo Hamin's editing work includes the music videos for ENHYPEN's "Knife" (2026), LE SSERAFIM's "Pureflow" Part 1 trailer (2026), RIIZE's "All of You" (2026) and IVE's "XOXZ" (2025).

Which work challenged you the most technically and which are you most proud of?

One of the most memorable projects for me was ENHYPEN's "Knife" music video. I worked on the fire effects surrounding the members as well as layout work. Some shots included around 10 fire elements and others nearly 40, making the workload heavy. I remember my computer suddenly shutting down during the process, and I had to run countless simulations to create enough variation in the shape and movement of the fire.

How important is artificial intelligence (AI) now in modern VFX production?

It's becoming a natural part of workflow in music videos. It allows artists to experiment faster and develop ideas further. When used effectively, AI helps produce more creative results in less time. I believe the use of AI will only continue to grow.

What advice do you have for those wishing to pursue your craft?

Technical skills are definitely important for a VFX artist, but I think that developing a strong eye for aesthetics is even more important. Observing and analyzing good films, images and artworks can help create better results. It's also important to share your work consistently. Even without immediate recognition, continued creation and sharing can eventually lead to meaningful opportunities.

ljyhwa@korea.kr

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