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Studio IAM Co., Ltd. (Korean: 스튜디오 아이엠; RR: Seu-tyu-di-oh Ah-ie-em) is a South Korean animation studio located in Seoul. The studio specializes in 2D animation and is equipped with a pre-production and main-production department. Although the studio may not be widely known, the founder: Hei Chul Kang is well-known in the animation industry. He's known to have contributed and worked on many projects prior to the foundation of the studio. Presently, the studio is mostly known for having participated in the main-production animation services for the adult animated superhero series: Creature Commandos, released by streaming platform: HBO Max, based from the DC comics and created by James Gunn. Other shows include the series: [1] and Batman: Caped Crusader.

History

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Studio IAM was co-founded in July of 2017 by Hei Chul Kang and Miok Kwon[2]. Hei Chul Kang started working in the animation industry since 1995. He began with clean-up work and shortly after, moved on to key-animation. With 20 years of experience, he was in charge of storyboarding for [The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf] (2021) and directed some big shows such as Lookism [3] (2022) and The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep [4] (2025). He decided on the Studio's name: "I AM" meaning to define that the base of the company doesn't only indicate one person but relies on all the artists and employees. Hoping for everyone to keep in mind, "I AM" the studio, I make the studio. Co-founder Miok Kwon started as an in-between artist dating back to 1987. With two extremely experienced veterans leading the company, the studio is in high expectations to what they'll be able to offer to the audience of animation lovers.[5]

Studio IAM has worked with many leading production and distribution companies such as WBA (Warner Bros. Animation), HBO Max, Netflix, Nexon and also co-produced many projects with Studio Mir. The studio's signature style is mostly focused on american-style and cartoon illustration therefore majority of the animation that the studio's done was aired in the States, however that doesn't mean that they can't assimilate other art styles since they've done projects contrast to their usual works as well such as PVs for upcoming game updates and show teasers.

Filmography

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For a better visual representation, most works are displayed on the studio's portfolio on their website. Studio IAM Portfolio

TV/OTT(Steaming Platform) Series

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Title Year Co-Production(s) Distribution Notes
Voltron: Legendary Defender 2017 Studio Mir

DreamWorks Animation

Netflix Season 3
Marvel Rising 2019 Marvel Animation Episode: "Secret Warriors"
Young Justice 2019 Studio Mir

eMation Warner Bros. Animation

HBO Max

DC Entertainment

Season 3: Outsiders
ThunderCats Roar[6] 2020 Warner Bros. Animation Cartoon Network Season 1 & 2
Injustice 2021 Warner Bros. Animation DC Entertainment
Young Justice 2021~2022 Studio Mir Warner Bros. Animation

DC Entertainment

Season 4: Phantoms
Dota: Dragon's Blood 2021~2022 Studio Mir Netlfix Participated in the pre-production: storyboard.
Aquaman: King of Atlantis 2021 Warner Bros. Animation DC Entertainment

Atomic Monster

Harley Quinn 2022 Studio Mir Warner Bros. Animation

DC Entertainment

Season 3
Lookism 2022 Studio Mir Netflix Participated in the pre-production: storyboard for the film.
Velma 2023 Warner Bros. Animation 3 Arts Entertainment Season 1
Batman: Caped Crusader 2024 Warner Bros. Animation Amazon MGM Studios Season 1: Episodes 1,2,4,6,8 & 10
Velma 2024 Warner Bros. Animation 3 Arts Entertainment Season 2
Kite Man: Hell Yeah! 2024 Warner Bros. Animation DC Entertainment Season 1: Episodes 8 & 9
My Adventures with Superman 2023 Studio Mir Warner Bros. Animation

DC Entertainment DC Studios

Key animation for season 1
Velma This Halloween Needs to be More Special! 2024 Warner Bros. Animation 3 Arts Entertainment Special episode
Creature Commandos[7] 2024~2025 Warner Bros. Animation

Bobbypills

DC Studios Main-production animation for Season 1
Harley Quinn 2025 Warner Bros. Animation DC Entertainment Season 5

Film

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Title Year Co-Production(s) Distribution Notes
The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf 2021 Studio Mir Netflix Participated in the pre-production: storyboard for the film.
Batman: Soul of the Dragon[8] 2021 Studio Mir Warner Bros. Animation

DC Entertainment

Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match[9] 2023 Warner Bros. Animation
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Pt.2 2024 Warner Bros. Animation DC Entertainment
The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep[10] 2025 Studio Mir Netflix Pre and main-production animation
Unaired ongoing project 2026 Studio Mir Netflix Overall animation services

PV(Promotional Videos)

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Title Year Co-Production(s) Distribution Notes
신규보스 발드릭스_New Boss: Baldrix 2024 Nexon PV for game: Maplestory's new boss content update, presented at their winter NEXT showcase and available to watch on their Youtube.[11]

References

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  1. ^ Velma
  2. ^ Miok Kwon[1]
  3. ^ Lookism: Full Cast & Crew [2]
  4. ^ The Witcher Movie Director Explains 'Irreplaceable' Casting Choice [3]
  5. ^ [4]
  6. ^ [5]
  7. ^ [6]
  8. ^ Batman: Soul of the Dragon Credits[7]
  9. ^ Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match Credentials[8]
  10. ^ The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep Credentials[9]
  11. ^ NEXT on Maplestory: New Boss: Baldrix[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIVn_lDJHnI&si=dNTEurxWDDL22qpQ ]