Stellar Blade director given award by Korean president over game’s success

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Hyung-tae Kim, the director of Stellar Blade, has received an award from the President of South Korea. This is a significant achievement, not only for Kim and his team, but also for the South Korean video game industry as a whole.

Kim received an award, as noted by Automaton, for helping to promote Korean creativity through the popular game Stellar Blade. This award is part of a larger move by South Korea to acknowledge games as an important part of its culture, alongside things like movies, TV shows, and music, and to promote them internationally.

I’m so glad Stellar Blade has been such a hit! It’s not just that critics and players are loving it, but it feels like it’s really put Korean game developers on the map. Everyone’s talking about how amazing the combat is, how beautiful the game looks, and just how polished the whole thing feels. It’s a really exciting moment for the industry!

Stellar Blade gets award from South Korean president

I’m a huge fan of Stellar Blade, and it’s amazing to see how far Shift Up has come! The studio was founded by Hyung-tae Kim, and he’s the one leading the charge. They’re based in Seoul, and thanks to games like Stellar Blade and the super popular mobile game Goddess of Victory: Nikke, they’ve really become one of the biggest and best game developers in South Korea. It’s awesome to see his vision come to life!

Following the ceremony on December 10th, Kim released a statement expressing his gratitude to his team and everyone who helped with the project.

In a statement shared from Daum, the speaker expressed gratitude to the developers and fans who supported Shift Up. He added that they will keep working hard to make Korean games more successful around the world.

This acknowledgment arrives as Shift Up focuses on its future projects, including the cross-platform action game, Project Spirits, and a Stellar Blade sequel planned for release in late 2027.

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2025-12-15 14:48