Caption HSK Event team with Simon Dunmore (fourth from left), CEO of Defected in the House on August 7th at Club Answer. / Courtesy of HSK Events

By Agnes Yu

Less than a year ago a new and exciting company exploded on the social scene in Seoul and the three men responsible, Frederic Hance, Jackie Wylleman and Jonathan Deforge aim to make HSK Events, the reliable source for everything that’s cool, hip and hot. Their combined efforts encompass a wide range of activities and products ―mainly dedicated to the Asian market ― with an electric synergy to offer their customers a high level of expertise, creativity and execution with an attractive European touch.

As a man of vision, Hance gradually planned the development of the HSK structure step by step. After gaining extensive experience in the area of artist management in Seoul (Martin Solveig, Michael Canitrot, Aaron Ross and many others), he succeeded in securing an exclusive promotional contract in Korea with Defected in the House ―one of the biggest labels for house music. This led him to the next stage of his project: becoming a major, influential promoter in Seoul.

Artists, DJs, venues, and people; all the ingredients were there for him to organize an event and make a memorable evening. Knowing that singlehanded success would be hard won, he solicited Wylleman to join forces. Their European background aspires to infuse the nightlife in Seoul with a unique and distinct approach. They are the ones behind those sparklers lighting up the dark Seoul streets, now a common accessory in the dance clubs and they work to conceive a new atmosphere for each of the venues where they host an event. Their professionalism has resulted in collaboration with prestigious brands and to be recognized as a very active and enthusiastic creative team.

Further continuing to contribute to the expat social calendar is a main objective. In May 2009, Hance and Wylleman launched the First Thursdays Afterwork event and it has since ballooned into the coolest networking evening in Seoul. Every first Thursday of each month, more than 250 people gather at a hip location to chill out while networking and interacting with interesting people.

To enhance their networking and to include more corporate involvement, Deforge joined the team as a managing partner. With this addition, HSK Events is able to cover a wider range of activities such as launching a new product, organizing a seminar/team building or arranging a VIP reception. Some renowned companies have already joined the portfolio of HSK Events. The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ITCCK) entrusts HSK Events for its social events relying on the First Thursdays Afterwork as a vital part of their networking.

With complementing competencies the three exceptional men have taken what started in November 2009 and expanded the scope of this modern and dynamic company to create unforgettable events. Since they have been active before officially becoming a company, on Aug. 26, HSK Events will celebrate its First Anniversary at Club Answer with Chris Willis as a special guest. It is sure to be a memorable gathering.

Reposing on high technology and the best of marketing techniques, HSK Events encourages communication, connections and networking to pilot grander projects in Korea with a European tinge. With Hance, Wylleman and Deforge in the cockpit, HSK Events doesn’t follow trends, HSK Events creates them with you, for you.

For more information, contact 070-8737-7707 or email info@hskmanagement.com