🎮 Game Director | Interdisciplinary Strategist

Before I’m a game director, I’m a strategist—because in a world overflowing with content and services, the first question must be what to build (or what not to build), and why. That’s why I strive to understand across disciplines and beyond boundaries, always aligning vision with meaning.

Over two decades in the game industry, I’ve led projects across MMO, mobile, and metaverse platforms—fusing narrative design, technical architecture, and team leadership into cohesive, player-first experiences. Currently directing Ember and Blade at LINE Games, a roguelite action title that blends soulslike combat with emotionally resonant storytelling.

From building the original cartoon rendering system in Mabinogi—implemented without shaders using only T&L—to developing a real-time animation system and dynamic camera system for responsive combat in Mabinogi 2: Arena, I’ve always been driven by the interplay of technical ingenuity and player experience.

I’ve also led early-stage development of a metaverse platform, gaining deep insight into UGC ecosystems, platform strategy, and cold-start challenges—especially how to seed community momentum and long-term engagement.

In recent years, my focus has shifted toward enabling collective genius—fostering environments where interdisciplinary teams can thrive and co-create at their full potential.

🧩 Talks featured at GDC, NDC, KGC, and internal dev summits
📚 Passionate about creative team dynamics, the harmony of story, visual art, and game design—and the psychology behind how we play and create
📌 Past: Nexon, NCSOFT | Present: LINE Games
👇 Currently building Ember and Blade — a roguelite action game where soulslike combat meets layered storytelling. Now on Steam.

Ember and Blade