Bernie Cho

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International Charts @ DFSB Kollective
Seoul, KR
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Seoul, South Korea, United States
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About Bernie Cho

• Extensive 25+ years of experience in the Asian music, television, radio, and pop culture industries• Conducted the launch of 600+ Korean music artists on 20+ international DSPs (Digital Service Providers)• Involved with the startup of 6 TV channels, 2 concert series, and 1 film festival• Distributed 1st ever #1 Asian music debuts on USA/Canada digital album charts• Promoted 1st ever Asian/Asian-American sold-out USA music concert tour • Produced 1st ever Korean music showcases at top international music festivals such as SXSW South By Southwest (USA), CMJ Music Marathon (USA), Culture Collide (USA), CMW Canadian Music Week (CAN), MIDEM (FRA), Music Matters (HKG/SGP), NAMM Believe in Music (WW Livestream), and wwFest : Valorant Unlocked (WW Livestream)• Project Consultant on international award-winning K-Pop social media campaign • Project Consultant/Commentator on international award-nominated K-Pop documentary series • Frequent Commentator on APAC/Korean music industry issues for national/international media outlets• Featured Speaker on APAC/Korean music industry trends at national/international conferences• Advisor/Panelist/Moderator for various Korean Ministry of Culture initiatives dedicated to music industry research and development• Advisor/Mentor for Korean/USA music tech startupsSPECIALTIES#DigitalMusic #DigitalServiceProviders #NewBusinessDevelopment #MarketEntry #MusicExport #MusicTech #AsianPop #KPop #IndieMusic #ArtistRepertoire #ArtistLabelServices #CreativeDirection #StrategicPlanning #BrandCollaborations #ContentProgramming #ContentProduction #ContentSales #ContentMarketing #ContentPromotions #ContentGlobalization #ContentLocalization #ContentMetadata #ContentManagement #ContentProtection #ContentRightsClearances #ConcertBooking #ConcertPlanning #ConcertProductionPORTFOLIOhttp://dfsb.kr/projectshttp://dfsb.kr/eventshttp://dfsb.kr/newshttp://youtube.com/@berniecho

Bernie Cho's Current Company Details
DFSB Kollective

Dfsb Kollective

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International Charts
Seoul, KR
Website:
dfsb.kr
Bernie Cho Work Experience Details
  • Dfsb Kollective
    International Charts
    Dfsb Kollective
    Seoul, Kr
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  • Dfsb Kollective
    President
    Dfsb Kollective 2008 - Present
    Owner/Founder of Seoul-based Artist & Label Services agency that creatively collaborates with clients — ranging from indie bands to corporate brands — on devising innovative digital media, marketing, and business development solutions. Highlights include :
  • Dfsb Kollective
    International Charts
    Dfsb Kollective 2008 - Present
    • 1st Top 10 North America digital album chart debut for K-Pop artist @ Apple iTunes Music : Electronic (2009)• 1st Top 5 Australia digital album chart debut for Asian artist @ Apple iTunes Music : Hip-Hop/Rap (2010)• 1st #1 USA digital album chart debut for Asian artist @ Apple iTunes Music : Hip-Hop/Rap (2010)• 1st #1 Canada digital album chart debut for Asian artist @ Apple iTunes Music : R&B/Soul (2010)• 1st #1 Europe digital album chart debut for Asian artist @ Apple iTunes Music : R&B/Soul (2011)• #1 Billboard World Album chart debut for K-Pop artist (2013)• #1 International digital album/singles chart debuts for K-Pop artists in Australasia, Greater China, Korea, Japan, Southeast Asia, North America, Western Europe, and Russia @ Apple iTunes Music (2010 - now)
  • Dfsb Kollective
    International Distribution
    Dfsb Kollective 2008 - Present
    In order to raise the recognition of Korean music globally, DFSB Kollective was appointed by the IFPI (International Federation of the Phonographic Industry) to be the first Korean ISRC Manager (2008) and was one of the first Korean companies to enter into content provider relationships with top international DSPs (Digital Service Providers) including < Apple iTunes Music (2008) / YouTube (2009) / Google Play (2013) / Deezer (2013) / Spotify (2013) / KKBox (2015) / Pandora (2016) / iHeartRadio (2017) / AWA (2018) / JioSaavn (2018) / Yandex (2018) / Facebook (2018) / Amazon (2018) / TIDAL (2020) / Anghami (2020) / Boomplay (2020) / UMA (2020) / Tencent Music Entertainment (2020) / NetEase Cloud Music (2020) / TikTok/Resso (2020) / JOOX (2021) / Peloton (2021) / FLO (2022) / Soundcloud (2023) >
  • Dfsb Kollective
    Industry Affiliations
    Dfsb Kollective 2014 - Present
    In order to promote the rights of Korean music globally, DFSB Kollective became a member of < Merlin Network (2014) / LIAK Record Label Industry Association of Korea (2014) / WIN Worldwide Independent Network (2015) >
  • Dfsb Kollective
    Industry Events
    Dfsb Kollective 2008 - Present
    Since launching in 2008, DFSB Kollective and its artists have been featured speakers/performers at top international music conferences/festivals such as < BIGSOUND / Clockenflap / CMJ Music Marathon / CMW Canadian Music Week / Coachella / Concrete & Grass / Culture Collide / Glastonbury / The Great Escape / MIDEM / MU:CON / MusicBiz / Music Matters / NAMM / Reeperbahn / SXSW South By Southwest / Summer Sonic / TIMM >
  • Dfsb Kollective
    Media & Promotions
    Dfsb Kollective 2008 - Present
    Among the first and foremost Asian music exporters, DFSB Kollective and its artists have also been quoted/profiled in leading international media outlets like < ABS-CBN / ARTE / Asia Times / BBC / Billboard / Bloomberg / CNN / Discovery / E! / Monocle / MusicAlly / MTV / Newsweek / The New York Times / NBC / NPR / Paper / Pitchfork / Rolling Stone / SCMP / Spin / Time / The Wall Street Journal / The Washington Post / ZDNet >
  • Dfsb Kollective
    Brand Collaborations
    Dfsb Kollective 2009 - Present
    • MTV Asia x Swatch ‘Swatch MTV Playground’ Artist Exhibition Showcase @ Seoul Aa Design Museum featuring DJ Soulscape x VJ Kwon : South Korea — Planner / Producer (2009)• Toyota ‘SuperTraxx’ Summer Music Festival Stage @ Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival featuring G-Dragon x T.O.P, 태양 Taeyang, Drunken Tiger x 윤미래 Yoonmirae, Miss A, and B.o.B : Planner / Producer / Social Media Marketing (2011)• Converse ‘3 Artists 1 Song' Campaign featuring Jaurim, Aziatix, and Idiotape : South Korea — Planner / Producer / Promotions (2012)• MTV Asia x Aloft Hotels ‘Project Aloft Star’ Talent Search Competition : South Korea — Planner / Promotions / Social Media Marketing (2016/2017)• R/GA x Prudential Corporation Asia 'We DO' Wellness Campaign featuring SuperM : APAC Project Consultant (2020 - 2021)• MSL/Publicis Groupe x Oreo Special Edition Campaign featuring BLACKPINK : APAC Project Consultant (2021 - 2022)
  • Dfsb Kollective
    Original Content Productions
    Dfsb Kollective 2018 - Present
    • Apple iTunes Music x Merlin Network : Korean Indie Music Videos featuring Solid (#11 Apple iTunes Music USA : R&B/Soul Album Chart) x Big Phony (#15 Apple iTunes Music USA : K-Pop Album Chart) : Executive Producer (2018)• YouTube Originals x Banger Films ‘K-Pop Evolution’ Documentary Series : < IDA Documentary Awards 2021 Best Short Form Series Nominee > : Consultant / Commentator (2019 - 2021)• Millenasia Project 'Be The Future' COVID-19 Music Video Campaign featuring K-Pop artists AleXa, IN2IT, and Dreamcatcher < Shorty Social Good Awards 2020 Silver Distinction - Music & Dance Category : Finalist - Global Campaign, Education, Youth & Family Category > Project Consultant (2020)• Riot Games x Amazon/Twitch ‘wwFest : Valorent Unlocked’ WW Livestream Electronic Dance Music x Video Game Festival featuring Korean DJ Justin Oh : South Korea — Segment Executive Producer (2021)
  • Dfsb Kollective
    Talent Casting Consultant
    Dfsb Kollective 2019 - Present
    • JTBC 'Super Band’ Korean Indie Musician TV Audition Show : International Celebrity Judge (2019)• Vice Media ‘Vice News’ TV Series : Local Show Host (2021)
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    Music Sync Consultant
    Dfsb Kollective 2016 - Present
    • Vice Media ‘Noisey’ Documentary (2016 - 2018)• Ubisoft ‘Just Dance 2020' Video Game (2019)• A24 ‘Minari’ Feature Film < Sundance Film Festival : 2020 Grand Jury Prize & Audience Award / Academy Awards : 2021 Best Picture Nominee > (2020) • Hope Project ‘누렁이 Nureongi’ Documentary (2021)
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    Market Entry Consultant
    Dfsb Kollective 2015 - Present
    • International IR Integrated Resort : South Korea Entertainment Venue x Live Event Programming Market Research & Analyses (2015 - 2018)• International DSP Digital Service Providers : South Korea Streaming Music x Podcast Market Research & Analyses (2020 - 2021)
  • Dfsb Kollective
    Company Performance
    Dfsb Kollective 2010 - Present
    • 1YR Revenue YoY Growth (2021 - 2022) : + 5.6% [1.0X K-Pop Industry]
• 6YR Revenue CAGR (2016 - 2022) : + 9.3% [2.3X K-Pop Industry]• 12YR Revenue CAGR (2010 - 2022) : + 15.3% [2.2X K-Pop Industry]
  • Chartmetric
    Startup Stage Advisor
    Chartmetric Nov 2015 - Present
    San Mateo, California, Us
    < #1 Music Market Intelligence Tool > The State of Data in the Music Industry [Water & Music 2024]Chartmetric is the music industry's leading market analytics service, providing instant access to a universe of data from more than 20+ streaming music/video DSPs, social networks, and other media sources. Using advanced machine learning and data science, Chartmetric helps the music industry make smarter and faster music business decisions by providing reliable data, beautiful visuals, in-depth insights, innovative features, and stellar customer support. Chartmetric is one of SparkLabs’ startup accelerator investments.
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  • Orbit Startups
    Music Tech Mentor
    Orbit Startups Nov 2023 - Present
    Singapore, Sg
    Orbit Startups helps scale breakthrough startups from around the globe across emerging and frontier markets in Southeast and South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas. Orbit invests through its fund SOSV, a US-based venture capital firm with US$1.4 billion in assets under management.
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  • Sparklabs Korea
    Music Tech Mentor
    Sparklabs Korea Jul 2012 - Present
    Seoul, Kr
    SparkLabs is a startup accelerator founded by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs in South Korea with a focus on startup companies from the Internet, online gaming, mobile, e-commerce, and digital media sectors. The mentorship-driven program is 3 months in length and provides funding, office space, a structured program and access to a top-tier network of entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, angel investors and executives. SparkLabs seeks to contribute to and help develop South Korea’s startup ecosystem.
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  • Mtv Korea
    Senior Producer | Digital Media Department | Head Of Content Production Team [Manager]
    Mtv Korea Jun 2007 - Oct 2007
    Managed a team of in-house/independent production staff to create new, original, value added MTV properties for multi-platform use (online, mobile, personal media devices, on-air). Worked together with Ad Sales, Business Development, and Marketing Communications Departments to plan music-based entertainment content strategies and pitch content projects for partnership, sponsorship, and syndication opportunities. Directly produced select MTV Korea digital media content projects.
  • Mtv Korea
    Producer | Creative & Content Department [Manager]
    Mtv Korea Dec 2006 - Jun 2007
    As Head of one of the Production Teams, served as a core member of the Show Development Committee and Chief Producer for the Korean pop culture magazine show < MTV Ultimate >. Upon its debut in Winter 2006, ‘MTV Ultimate’ emerged as the #1 locally produced show on the channel (Q1/Q2 2007).
  • Mtv Korea
    Creative Planner | Creative & Content Department [Senior Executive/Manager]
    Mtv Korea Feb 2003 - Dec 2006
    Served as the trendspotting pop culture analyst responsible for creating and planning new events, programs, and business opportunities. In conjunction with the Ad Sales, Digital Media, Marketing, and Production Departments, conceived new project concepts, prepared presentations, and participated in client meetings pertaining to sponsorship/partnership deals. Highlights include successful brand collaborations with < Apple / Budweiser / LG / Maybelline / Nike / Samsung >. In addition to the above duties, also served as key member of Task Force Teams to expedite digital media initiatives < MTV Asia > launch new channels < VH1 Korea / Nickelodeon Korea / MTV K @ MTV World > and revamp existing channels < MTV Mandarin >.
  • Resfest Korea
    Co-Founder • Sponsorship Director
    Resfest Korea Jan 2000 - Dec 2005
    Initiated the discussions and negotiations to secure the South Korean rights to < RESFEST > the premier international digital film festival that annually toured around the world. As the Co-Founder and Sponsorship Director of RESFEST Korea, insured the financial viability and bolstered the brand equity of the film festival by establishing partnerships with major corporate sponsors < Adobe / Apple / Bacardi / Burton / Diesel / Gravis / Mini Cooper / Nike > and media outlets < MTV / OCN / CatchOn / SuperAction / OnStyle >. From 2002 - 2006, RESFEST emerged as one of the biggest and most successful film festivals in South Korea.
  • Seoulscape Superstar Dj Series
    Co-Founder • Sponsorship Director
    Seoulscape Superstar Dj Series May 2002 - Dec 2002
    Created the concept, supervised the art direction, and secured the corporate sponsorships for < SEOULSCAPE > South Korea’s first major concert series featuring international superstar DJs < Fatboy Slim / Paul Van Dyk / Sasha >. At its debut during the 2002 Korea/Japan FIFA World Cup, SEOULSCAPE shattered all local attendance and revenue records for electronic dance music events.
  • Etn Entertainment News Tv
    Creative Consultant • Presenter
    Etn Entertainment News Tv Jun 2002 - Sep 2002
    At the upstart entertainment news channel < ETN > advised on the acquisition of international news content and development of local program concepts. Upon its launch in Spring 2002, supervised the on- air graphics production and served as the bilingual host for the live daily news show < 연예스테이션 Yunae Station >. In charge of international affairs, interviewed foreign stars and presented overseas celebrity news on what quickly became one of the top rated cable TV shows in South Korea.
  • Echannel Digilife.Tv
    Creative Consultant
    Echannel Digilife.Tv Nov 2001 - Feb 2002
    At the request of eChannel’s Strategic Planning Management Team, conducted an in-depth study of overall broadcast operations and compiled a re-launching strategy to convert the struggling info-telecom news channel into a ‘digital lifestyle’ channel. After devising its new slogan < Digilife.TV > developing some of its new programming < Digital Movie / Sonar > and drafting a detailed restructuring report, eChannel experienced an immediate +40% jump in viewer ratings.
  • Music Videos
    Producer • Director • Editor
    Music Videos 1997 - 2002
    Served as Producer, Director, and Editor of music videos for Korean indie artists < 달파란 Dalparan / 황신혜밴드 Hwangshine Band > and Producer of music videos for major K-Pop artists < Gigs / 이승철 Lee Seung- Chul / SpaceA >.
  • Channel [V] Korea
    Producer • Presenter
    Channel [V] Korea Apr 2001 - Sep 2001
    At the new South Korean affiliate of StarTV’s APAC music television station < Channel [V] > created the concept and served as the host for their weekly 1-hour Korean music show targeting Asia-Pacific TV audiences < Seoulsonic >. As one of South Korea’s first TV Producer/Presenters, conceived the on-air graphics, wrote all the English scripts, and supervised the bilingual post-production sessions.
  • Mtv Korea
    Creative Consultant
    Mtv Korea Jul 2000 - Jan 2001
    In preparation for MTV Korea’s 24-hour channel launch, developed program concepts and promotional events that were pitched to prospective corporate sponsors. In order to improve the channel's localization efforts, scouted Directors and Designers to produce a series of award-winning MTV Korea station IDs. Final project for the channel < 2000 MTV VJ Election > attracted over 10,000 applicants, making it at the time not only the most successful VJ contest ever held in South Korea but also the most successful VJ contest in MTV Asia history.
  • Mtv Korea
    Producer | Head Of On-Air Promotions
    Mtv Korea Jan 1999 - Jun 2000
    Upon MTV Asia's entry into South Korea, hired as the first Producer for the new local channel. As Head of On-Air Promotions, produced tune-ins, program packaging, and image campaigns as well as supervised the localization of international MTV broadcast designs.
  • Mtv Asia
    Independent Producer • Market Analyst
    Mtv Asia Sep 1997 - Dec 1998
    Prior to MTV Asia’s entry into South Korea, served as an Independent Producer for MTV Asia’s youth pop culture show < Out Of The Box > and as a local Market Analyst for MTV Asia’s Strategic Planning Department. As part of MTV Asia’s entry into South Korea, prepared monthly monitoring and research reports as well as led the local recruitment process for potential VJ candidates.
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  • Mnet Music Network
    On-Air Promotions
    Mnet Music Network Jan 1995 - Jun 1996
    As a member of the Production Department, supervised the initial stages of MTV Asia's localized programming blocks on the Korean music television channel < MNET > and selected to be one of the first Producers for Korea’s first On-Air Promotions Team. In addition to producing a series of MNET station IDs, invented < Hot Clip > which became one of the channel’s biggest sources of advertising revenue.
  • Mnet Music Network
    Programming & Planning Department
    Mnet Music Network Jan 1994 - Jan 1995
    At the commencement of Korea’s cable TV industry, hired as one of the first members of MNET's Programming & Planning Department. During the channel’s start-up phase, formulated the music video acquisition policy, conducted market analyses on international TV markets, and served as the local liaison to international program distributors.

Bernie Cho Skills

Apple Final Cut Pro Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Apple Iworks Google Apps Microsoft Office Hd Video Digitbeta/beta Production/editing Digital Media Television Digital Marketing Video Content Strategy Film Advertising Broadcast Broadcasting

Bernie Cho Education Details

  • Dartmouth College
    Dartmouth College
    Government/Asian Studies
  • Ucla Anderson School Of Management
    Ucla Anderson School Of Management
    Entertainment & Media Executive Program
  • Vancouver Film School
    Vancouver Film School
    Foundation Film Program
  • Yonsei University
    Yonsei University
    Transfer Terms
  • Uc Santa Barbara
    Uc Santa Barbara
    Transfer Term
  • Groton School
    Groton School
    Cum Laude

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