Kim Seonghyeon · Filmmaker & Photographer

Stories told
with warmth.

I’m Kim Seonghyeon, a filmmaker and photographer. My work includes filming and editing documentaries and content featuring artists, exhibitions, performances, events, and education.

Videographer Kim Seonghyeon
Kim Seonghyeon
Filmmaker · Photographer

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Exhibition films25 +

Seoul Arts Center

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Combineworks Gallery

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Other exhibition work

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Fitness films · fitte_film25 +

A video production brand focused on natural fitness.

A collaboration with Kim Namwook’s YouTube channel. Planning and filming are shared; editing is handled by fitte_film.

Kim Namwook YouTube channel ↗
fitte_film Instagram ↗

Newly opened Jibangbusuri in Songdo, as big as three gyms | Back, shoulders, chest and arms
Haru’s first sports day — is our second child a boy or a girl?
All the national athletes heading to the Asian Championships | 2026 bodybuilding team profile shoot
A routine for shapely hamstrings | Leg day at Body Y Gym, Incheon
Chosen as a Salus ambassador! A shoot with my younger sibling
Arm day after making the national team three times in a row
Final national team trials — the results?! Behind the scenes
At the Incheon Mayor’s National Fitness Championships, with my high-school student competing
Mr. Korea overall competition review
Guest posing at the 2026 Gyeyang District Mayor’s Cup
The result of my third consecutive national team attempt?!
One day before the national team trials
Predictions for the 2026 Mr. Korea national team trials
A national-team dad’s final family trip to Okinawa before the season
A day holding my daughter’s hand instead of a heavy barbell
I finally built the space I dreamed of as a national athlete!
Incheon’s best physique — 2026 Mr. Incheon review
That physique belongs to an office worker? 2023 and 2024 Mr. Incheon train shoulders and triceps
After missing Mr. Korea twice, he chose retirement
Meeting athletes while supporting my student at SPOEX, plus a gym equipment tour
Korean national bodybuilding team joint leg workout | All Time Classic Gym
Korean Bodybuilding Federation athletes train back together | Mr. Korea and Mr. Incheon
An impromptu marathon before the competition
Behind the scenes of a federation bodybuilder’s physique photo shoot
I’m Kim Namuk, a natural bodybuilder in the Korean federation | Abolition of bodybuilding, leg training and All Time Classic Gym

Short-form · Selected work

Music videos2 +
Dance films1 +
Performances54 +
2026 · Contemporary music theatre · The Night is a Harsh Mistress — Full performance
2026 · Contemporary music theatre · The Night is a Harsh Mistress — Dress rehearsal
2026 · Contemporary music theatre · The Night is a Harsh Mistress — Highlights
Ts Mandaa · Ever Buree · 2024
Nomadic Soul · world music recital · 2025
Seoul Jung-gu Youth Orchestra · concert · 2024
Seoul Jung-gu · 2nd Everyone’s Orchestra · part 2 · 2023
Seoul Jung-gu · 2nd Everyone’s Orchestra · part 1 · 2023
Tamir, morin khuur · Taehee Jang, bass · Forever with You (Lee Moon-sae)
Madrid Soloists Chamber Orchestra · SeoulTech · 05 · Piazzolla · 2019
Madrid Soloists Chamber Orchestra · SeoulTech · 02 · 2019
Madrid Soloists Chamber Orchestra · SeoulTech · 06 · 2019
Madrid Soloists Chamber Orchestra · Kwanglim Arts Hall · 02 · Raul, Dmitri, Sim Gwan Sup · 2019
The Four Seasons · Youngsan Art Hall · 2019
SeoulTech · full concert, single camera · 1 April 2019
Madrid Soloists Chamber Orchestra · Youngsan Arts Hall · 09 · Arirang · 2019
Madrid Soloists Chamber Orchestra · Youngsan Arts Hall · 10 · 2019
Madrid Soloists Chamber Orchestra · Youngsan Arts Hall · 06 · 2019
Madrid Soloists Chamber Orchestra · Kwanglim Arts Hall · 07 · 2019
Madrid Soloists Chamber Orchestra · Kwanglim Arts Hall · 06 · 2019
Madrid Soloists Chamber Orchestra · Kwanglim Arts Hall · 05 · 2019
Jalam Khar · morin khuur and cajón with udu drum
Over the Rainbow · morin khuur and ukulele · Israel Kamakawiwoʻole
Filming and editing · Eugene Bozza · UN Chamber Ensemble · Park Soo Keun Museum · PLZ Festival 2018
Filming and editing · Jacques Ibert · UN Chamber Ensemble · Park Soo Keun Museum · PLZ Festival 2018
Filming and editing · Flying Kites · Seoul Arts Center children’s ensemble · PLZ Festival 2018
Filming and editing · Paper Folding · Seoul Arts Center children’s ensemble · PLZ Festival 2018
Filming and editing · Our Wish Is Reunification · Seoul Arts Center children’s ensemble · PLZ Festival 2018
Filming and editing · Harles Huguenin · Trio No. 1, Op. 30 · UN Chamber Ensemble · PLZ Festival 2018
Filming and editing · Vivaldi · Concerto · Seoul Arts Center children’s ensemble · PLZ Festival 2018
Filming and editing · Ruslan and Lyudmila · Overture · Seoul Arts Center children’s ensemble · PLZ Festival 2018
Editing · No. 2 Presto — Very Fast
Filming and editing · Yu Arin · Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Filming and editing · Min Rina · The First Noel
Filming and editing · Im Soeun · Deck the Halls
Filming and editing · Isabella · Winter Wonderland
Filming and editing · Park Seoin · Winter Wonderland
Filming and editing · Park Seoin · Deck the Halls
Filming and editing · Choi Yuni · Jingle Bells
Filming and editing · Choi Yuni · Ode to Joy
Filming and editing · Park Sueon · Carol of the Bells
Filming and editing · Kim Isu · Blessing at Christmas Time
Lee Nayeon · Sleigh Ride
Filming and editing · Kim Doheon · All I Want for Christmas Is You
Filming and editing · PLZ Festival 2019 · Inje
Filming and editing · PLZ Festival 2019 · Yanggu
Filming and editing · PLZ Festival 2019 · Inje · educational performance
Filming and editing · PLZ Festival 2019 · Yanggu · educational performance
Filming and editing · Hansei University · piano chamber ensemble performance
Filming and editing · Hansei University · Pidongpidong club performance
Filming and editing · PLZ Festival 2019 · youth orchestra education and performance
Filming and editing · PLZ Festival 2019 · Gangwon-do
Filming and editing · Passacaglia · Kyungsun Lee, Eunsik Choi · Park Soo Keun Museum · PLZ Festival 2018
National Intangible Heritage Center · Hwarak Yeonhui · concert highlights · 2025
Event films26 +
National Intangible Heritage Center · Hwarak Yeonhui · concert highlights · 2025
2026 Lotus Lantern Festival · Korean Buddhist Taego Order lantern parade
Sejong Hangeul Soolsool Festival · 2025
National Intangible Heritage Center · Hwarak Yeonhui · event highlights · 2025
Sillim Starlight Festival · event highlights · 2025
BTS 12th anniversary · Dongjak Cloud Cafe · event highlights · 2025
1st Haemildan-gil Christmas Village · event highlights · 2024
Jochiwon lighting ceremony · event highlights · 2024
Sindang-dong Dasan Children’s Park · event highlights · 2024
Sejong Jochiwon Soolsool Festival · produce street · event highlights · 2024
Small-business growth support programme · pop-up store · event highlights · 2024
Brewing startup investor pitch competition · event highlights · 2024
Sejong Jochiwon Soolsool Festival · square · event highlights · 2024
Korea Rural Community Corporation · Jeonnam irrigation opening ceremony · 2024
At the Library, There Are Neighbours Too · 2021 · Content Bricks Cooperative
Jung-gu One Book Plus · 2021 · Content Bricks Cooperative
Jung-gu Book Festival · 2021 · Content Bricks Cooperative
Filming and editing · DMZ Forum 2020
Filming and interviews · Euljiro Shutter Art · 2022
Filming and editing · Euljiro Fantasia · Urban Heat Island: Brain Dance · highlights · 2023
Editing · Redsun 2023 · Merging real and virtual spaces
Filming and editing · Suwon Kkotmoe · Art Night Walk · event highlights
Filming and editing · Seoul Media Tech Festival · Euljiro Fantasia Production Base · highlights · 2022
Filming and editing · Micro Seoul NFT EDM Festival × CATBOTICA · highlights · 2022
Filming and editing · Earth and People · The Final Transition · book launch highlights
Filming and editing · PLZ Festival 2018 · highlights
Wedding1 +
Interviews4 +
Product reviews1 +
Promotional films5 +
Travel6 +
Mentoring2 +
Drone films2 +
AI films4 +
Documentaries & short films5 +

Photography

Photography

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Exhibitions

Performance photography

Madrid Soloists Orchestra in Seoul201928 photographs +

Everyday photography

Everyday photography2026 · 1010 +
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Understanding people.
Telling their stories.

Kim Seonghyeon is a videographer with around ten years of experience filming and editing documentaries, exhibitions, performances, and educational content.

He approaches each subject with curiosity and open communication, creating films that bring a sense of warmth to the viewer.

From filming through editing, he works to understand the project’s purpose and communicate with the people in front of the camera.

Full experience & Lightmap →

Experience in the field

  • He began as a camera assistant on MBC’s firefly documentary, ‘Jisang-ui Byeol Banditburi’.
  • He participated in the BBC nature documentary project ‘South Korea: Earth’s Hidden Wilderness’.
  • His work includes filming classical performances at Hansei University. During his time with Content Bricks Cooperative, he interviewed artists for Yesulcheong’s ‘Art Exchange’ project.
  • Production lead for Seoul Arts Center’s ‘Seongpa-Seonye’ exhibition films (2024) and Jinwoo Park’s ‘Still Alive’ exhibition video (2024–2025).
  • Exhibition film production for Combine Works artists Antonio, Yongchul Kim and Boyoung Jeong (2025–2026).
  • Exhibition video production for Seoul Arts Center’s ‘Ewan — I Write’ (2026).
  • Cinematographer and AI guide image/video production for the web drama ‘Amu Restaurant’ (2025).
  • B-camera filming, drone filming and footage backup for the feature film ‘Jab the Return’ (2024).

Listening to a subject’s story before filming and helping people feel at ease on set are central to his approach.

Work we can create together

From documentaries to exhibitions and performances, I capture stories in photographs and film.

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Filming & editing

Filming and editing across documentaries, exhibitions, performances, and institutional content.

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Production coordination

Understanding the brief, communicating with subjects, and coordinating production from filming through editing.

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Photography & exhibitions

His photographic practice includes the solo exhibitions ‘Peaceful Moments’ and ‘Flow’.

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Classical music content production

Creating films and photographs of classical performances and musicians’ stories.

Lightmap characters holding a globe together

Seonglight × Lightmap

An individual perspective.
Stories made together.

Seonglight introduces Kim Seonghyeon’s photography and films. Lightmap brings together production work and collaborations with fellow creators.

The name Lightmap expresses a wish to share light with others. The stars represent people. The characters holding a globe represent meeting people without prejudice and supporting one another.

Meet the team ↘
View the Lightmap business cardKim Seonghyeon’s original Lightmap business card

Contact details printed on the card

lightmap19@gmail.com
+82 10 2713 3043

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of projects can I inquire about?+

You can inquire about filming, editing, production coordination, and photography. Explore the portfolio for work across exhibitions, performances, interviews, events, and products.

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How can I get in touch?+

Email the project’s purpose, location, preferred schedule, and intended deliverables. You are welcome to include reference films or photographs.

seonglight@gmail.com ↗
lightmap19@gmail.com ↗
Where can I view the work?+

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How are Seonglight and Lightmap different?+

Seonglight introduces Kim Seonghyeon’s individual practice. Lightmap introduces production work and collaborations with other creators. This site brings both together so you can explore the work and get in touch.

Before starting a project

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