🚀 K-Style Expo Q1 2026: K-Lifestyle Innovation & Global Investor Pitching
K-Style Expo Q1 2026: Continuing the Global K-Lifestyle Movement
(K-Beauty | K-Content | K-Fashion | K-Food | K-Learning | K-Gaming)
K-Style Expo returns in Q1 2026 as the definitive global stage for K-Lifestyle innovation, bringing together Korea’s most ambitious startups and the investors shaping the next wave of global cultural growth. From K-Beauty and K-Fashion to K-Food to K-Content, K-Learning, and K-Gaming, this is where K-Culture scales beyond borders.
This edition spotlights founders who are transforming Korea’s cultural exports into global businesses — breakthrough beauty and fashion brands, next-generation learning platforms, scalable content IP, and immersive gaming experiences built for international audiences.
Continuing the global K-Lifestyle movement, K-Style Expo Q1 2026 is where visionary founders meet world-class capital. Whether you’re an investor seeking the next category-defining opportunity or a startup ready to expand globally, this is where K-Lifestyle innovation meets global conviction.
| About the Organizers
| Event Schedule
Day, Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Time: 4 PM - 6 PM KST
Welcome Message – Opening remarks by beSUCCESS representative
Keynote Speech – Insightful keynote from prominent figure in the industry (TBA)
VC Introductions – Quickfire intros: 30 seconds per investor
Startup Pitching – Each startup gets 3 minutes to pitch + 3 minutes Q&A
| Who Should Attend?
🎯 Investors
Gain early access to high-potential startups in K-Beauty, K-Fashion, K-Food, K-Content, K-Learning, and K-Gaming.
Tap into the surging global demand for Korean cultural products and services.
Be a first mover investing in Korea’s next generation of unicorns.
🚀 Startups
Pitch to investors actively searching for K-Lifestyle innovation.
Gain exposure, feedback, and potential funding opportunities.
Get valuable feedback to grow and refine your business strategy.
Build connections with founders, mentors, and collaborators across Asia and beyond.
| Why You Should Attend?
K-Lifestyle is not just influencing trends — it’s shaping the future of global markets across beauty, fashion, food, content, learning, and gaming.
The fourth edition of K-Style Expo is designed to be a curated, high-impact platform driving real conversations, strategic partnerships, and actionable outcomes.
If you want to be part of Korea’s innovation story — whether as an investor or founder — this is the room you can’t afford to miss.
⚠️ Limited Seats
Space is limited to ensure quality interactions and exclusive access to top-tier professionals and opportunities.
Only 15 Judges and 15 Startups will be selected to participate.
If you're serious about Korea’s next wave of innovation, register early to secure your spot.
| Calling Start-Up Founders
Are you a K-Lifestyle startup ready to take the global stage? We’re now inviting applications for the exclusive 15 pitching slots at K-Style Expo Q1 2026.
Criteria for Startups
Stage: Early-stage and medium-stage startups.
Objective: Looking for investment, strategic feedback, or global exposure.
Sectors: Open to all areas of K-Lifestyle — including K-Beauty, K-Fashion, K-Learning, K-Food, K-Content, K-Entertainment, and K-Gaming.
As a selected startup, you’ll:
Pitch to investors actively seeking K-Lifestyle innovation.
Gain exposure, constructive feedback, and potential funding opportunities.
Build connections with mentors, founders, and collaborators across Asia and beyond.
Get actionable guidance to grow and scale internationally.
⚠️ Selection Process: All applicants will go through a competitive screening, and only 15 startups will be chosen to pitch.
⭐ Prize for the Top Startup
Exclusive Support Beyond the Stage
The 1st Place Winner of K-Style Expo Q1 2026 will receive an EXCLUSIVE POST-EVENT SUPPORT PACKAGE, specially curated by the organizing committee, including beSUCCESS.
As part of this premium award, the winning startup will receive:
✔ Exclusive Post-Event Support Package
✔ Minimum 5 curated 1:1 investor introductions (qualified, hand-selected)
✔ Priority consideration for beSUCCESS global media exposure