SPECTORY is a story IP studio based in South Korea. Beginning with literary works, we develop stories for publishing, web fiction, animation and audio, and explore translation rights, adaptations and licensing with international partners.
Our stories explore dignity, loss, memory, independence and recovery. We carry their emotional core into new languages and formats, connecting intimate experiences with audiences around the world.
Mission
We shape unspoken feelings of loss, dignity, disability and independence into stories that can be shared, working toward a world where no one is isolated.
Vision
A future where our most private emotions become a language the world can understand.
You Are Not Alone
What we do
- Books & web fiction — developing and publishing original literary IP
- Animation & audio — bringing stories to new formats
- Foreign rights — translation and international publishing partnerships
- Adaptation & licensing — screen, game and IP collaboration opportunities
Collaboration partners
People
Ko Shorts · 코숏
Animation · collaborating creatorCo-direction, character design, color grading and sound editing for I’m Going to Die.
Kim Sohyeon
Film & video · collaborating directorA filmmaker with experience in content planning, editing and production. Studied broadcasting and video at Dongseo University.
Experience & background
- Busan MBC intern (2024–2025): planning, editing and Shorts production for 햄구원 햄구실.
- Sangsang Plus Busan (2023): assistant editor, subtitles and music editing for 한식명인.
- Film Oneul (2025): filming assistant for documentary archiving in Hapcheon.
Iny Nanyoung Sim
Soprano · arts education & productionSoprano, NACL Foundation representative and music director of Tangible Art.
Experience & background
- Vocal performance: bachelor’s degree, Ewha Womans University; master’s degree, Manhattan School of Music.
- NACL Foundation representative and music director of Tangible Art; performance planning, production and arts education content.
- International exchange coordinator at the disability arts organization Bichsorichingudeul (2021–2022).
Organizations & brands
Star Garden
Animation · 2026 productionCo-production of the animated short I’m Going to Die.
WishBuilder
Social-impact campaign · launched in 2025
Collaboration on Fifth Water, connecting book sales with clean-water support.
Dasan Contents Group · Dasan Books
Content production & distribution
Collaboration on ebook distribution, audiobook production and distribution, and alternative-format editions including large-print books.
Nangman Publishing
Card books & merchandise · 2025
Collaboration on The 5th World card books and keyrings.
NACL Foundation
Arts & culture · book concertLed by soprano Iny Nanyoung Sim, NACL Foundation works in arts education and barrier-free performances. It hosted the 2025 ArtBliss barrier-free music festival.
Connected with readers through author Lee Mael’s book concert at the foundation’s 2025 ArtBliss barrier-free music festival.
Studio activities · book fairs & exhibitions →
Main Contents
■ Works
Explore our books and animation, with individual pages introducing each story, its development and related links.
■ IP & Partnerships
Discover opportunities in publishing, animation, audio, translation rights, adaptation and licensing.
■ News
Read studio updates, media coverage and news about our works and partnerships.
■ Profile
Meet Lee Mael, author and founder of SPECTORY.
Company information
- Company
- SPECTORY
- Based in
- South Korea
- Founder
- Lee Mael · Profile
- Contact
- hello@spectoryip.com