Fashion-tech Startup MeTown and Slogk Sign Strategic Business Agreement

Metown Selected for Korea’s First ‘Deep Tech Startup Academy’ Program, Recognized for EVOVA 3D Commerce Technology

Hyper-realistic neural rendering AI startup Metown (CEO Dohae Lee) announced that it has been selected for the first cohort of the ‘Deep Tech Startup Academy,’ a government-backed program organized by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups. The program selects promising startups with advanced technologies in AI, big data, robotics, and XR, supporting their commercialization and global market expansion. Through this selection, Metown’s 3D neural rendering–based commerce infrastructure technology has been recognized for both technical excellence and business potential. The company will receive funding support along with mentorship in technology development, market validation, and investment connections. Metown develops EVOVA, a Gaussian Splatting–based neural rendering engine that converts physical products into lightweight, high-fidelity 3D assets for use across e-commerce, digital showrooms, and marketing pipelines. The technology is positioned as a core infrastructure for next-generation 3D commerce. Through the program, Metown plans to further advance EVOVA while expanding into automated 3D capture systems, its GAMUT digging platform, and global distribution infrastructure for 3D assets. CEO Dohae Lee stated, “Being selected for the Deep Tech Startup Academy validates both the technical depth and global scalability of Metown’s 3D AI technology. We will continue to strengthen EVOVA as a global 3D commerce infrastructure platform.” Metown has previously achieved major milestones including top graduation from the Korea Youth Startup Academy (14th cohort), selection for the TIPS R&D program, IBK Changgong selection, KSC Paris and Station F residency programs, the CES 2025 Innovation Award, and Yonsei University S-CUBE Campus Town selection.

2026.03.24

Metown Showcases EVOVA Neural Rendering Engine at CES 2026, Presenting the Future of 3D Commerce Infrastructure

Hyper-realistic neural rendering AI startup Metown (CEO Dohae Lee) participated in CES 2026, unveiling its core technology—the EVOVA neural rendering engine—and presenting its vision for next-generation 3D commerce infrastructure. At CES, Metown emphasized EVOVA as an end-to-end 3D pipeline that goes beyond content creation, enabling automatic digitization of physical products and seamless deployment across e-commerce, digital showrooms, marketing, and VFX workflows. Powered by Gaussian Splatting–based neural rendering, EVOVA converts real-world products into ultra-lightweight, high-fidelity 3D assets optimized for real-time interaction on web and mobile platforms. This allows brands to create and operate immersive 3D product experiences without dedicated 3D production teams. As a practical implementation of EVOVA, Metown also introduced Immers3 Shooter, an autonomous 3D capture robot. Immers3 Shooter automatically analyzes product geometry, plans optimal camera angles, captures HDR images, and generates photorealistic 3D models through direct integration with the EVOVA engine. Through this combined hardware–software approach, Metown demonstrated that EVOVA is not just a rendering engine, but a scalable infrastructure connecting capture, reconstruction, and commercial deployment—distinguishing it from traditional photogrammetry-based solutions. “CES 2026 was a milestone for validating EVOVA as a global-standard 3D commerce engine,” said CEO Dohae Lee. “We aim to build a comprehensive 3D ecosystem that connects hardware, platforms, and commerce through EVOVA.” Metown’s core technologies, including EVOVA, have been developed with support from major Korean government initiatives such as the Metaverse Lab Support Project, funded by the Ministry of Science and ICT, the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The company plans to continue expanding its global footprint following CES 2026.

2026.01.06

Metown Showcases EVOVA at ‘Tech for Retail 2025’ in Paris, Accelerating European Market Expansion

Hyper-realistic neural rendering AI startup Metown (CEO Dohae Lee) participated in ‘Tech for Retail 2025’ from November 24 to 25 in Paris, joining the official Korea Pavilion organized by KOSME. Tech for Retail is one of Europe’s leading retail innovation exhibitions, bringing together global retailers, technology providers, and international buyers. At the event, Metown demonstrated its EVOVA 3D Showroom—an advanced solution capable of converting real products into ultra-light (~3MB) high-fidelity 3D models within minutes—and introduced its new UI/UX that enables unlimited content generation for product pages. The technology drew strong attention from European retail brands seeking scalable and immersive digital experiences. Features such as highly accurate material reconstruction, interactive 3D showroom composition, and brand-tailored UX were particularly well-received by French luxury and premium retail companies. The company is also preparing to join Station F—the world’s largest startup campus—as a resident program participant in 2026. Through this, Metown aims to accelerate collaborative PoCs and commercial deployments with European fashion and retail partners. Metown emphasized that its core technologies were developed through major Korean government programs, including the Metaverse Lab Support Project funded by the Ministry of Science and ICT, the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. CEO Dohae Lee stated, “EVOVA’s 3D technology aligns perfectly with the accelerating digital transformation of the European retail market. Following Tech for Retail, we will further expand our global footprint through CES 2026 and the Station F residency.” With consecutive participation in ‘FaW Tokyo 2025’ and ‘Tech for Retail 2025,’ Metown is now entering a full-scale global expansion phase across the fashion and retail industries.

2025.11.25

Metown Unveils EVOVA and ‘GAMUT’ at KMF 2025; Presents Metown Award to ‘ECOMONG’ at Metaverse Competition

Hyper-realistic neural rendering AI startup Metown showcased its flagship service ‘EVOVA 3D Showroom’ and unveiled the prototype of its next-generation fashion digging platform ‘GAMUT’ for the first time at KMF (Korea Metaverse Festival) 2025. KMF is one of Korea’s largest metaverse and XR technology exhibitions, gathering companies, creators, and institutions to share industry trends and innovations. As a leader in AI-powered 3D fashion technology, Metown presented high-fidelity interactive experiences throughout the event. Metown demonstrated how EVOVA can convert apparel, accessories, and lifestyle products into ultra–high-resolution 3D assets within 1–2 hours, without requiring dedicated 3D artists. The system’s ability to reconstruct materials, textures, and lighting with photographic accuracy drew strong interest from attendees. The highlight was the first-ever reveal of ‘GAMUT,’ a next-generation digging platform designed to help fashion consumers explore brand stories, collections, and aesthetics through immersive 3D and narrative-driven interactions. Powered by EVOVA’s neural rendering engine, GAMUT enables detailed 3D product viewing while providing brands with tools for digital exhibitions, content publishing, and community engagement. During the co-hosted ‘2025 Metaverse Development Competition,’ Metown presented its corporate special prize, the ‘Metown Award,’ to ECOMONG, a team recognized for its sustainability-focused interactive metaverse project. Metown emphasized that “EVOVA and GAMUT represent the future of 3D-enabled digital fashion experiences,” adding that discussions for new partnerships and global commercialization are already underway following the event. Metown’s technologies—including EVOVA and GAMUT—were developed with the support of major government initiatives such as the Metaverse Lab Support Project funded by the Ministry of Science and ICT, the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

2025.11.12

Metown Showcases Next-Generation 3D Neural Rendering Technology at ‘K-Digital Media Tech Show (K-DMTS) 2025’

Hyper-realistic neural rendering AI startup Metown (CEO Dohae Lee) participated in the K-Digital Media Tech Show (K-DMTS) 2025, one of Korea’s leading exhibitions for digital media and content technologies, presenting its next-generation 3D content creation engine, EVOVA 3D. K-DMTS is a major industry event featuring innovations in digital transformation (DX), AI, media technology, and content creation, bringing together domestic and global companies to explore the future of digital media. At the event, Metown highlighted the EVOVA 3D Showroom, demonstrating its capabilities to ▲automatically convert physical products into ultra–high-fidelity 3D assets ▲generate lightweight ~3MB 3D models ▲produce unlimited images and videos automatically ▲support real-time interactive experiences across web, e-commerce, AR/VR, and VFX pipelines. Visitors praised EVOVA’s hyper-realistic material fidelity and its potential to drastically reduce content production costs for brands. Metown emphasized that its core technologies were developed with support from major Korean government initiatives—including the Metaverse Lab Support Project funded by the Ministry of Science and ICT, the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Following K-DMTS, Metown plans to expand its global presence with upcoming showcases at ‘Tech for Retail 2025’ in Paris, ‘CES 2026’ in Las Vegas, and its 2026 residency at Station F.

2025.11.05

Metown Showcases EVOVA at ‘K-Startup Day @ Station F’ in Paris, Accelerating Its European Expansion

Hyper-realistic neural rendering AI startup Metown (CEO Dohae Lee) presented its 3D fashion-tech vision at “K-Startup Day @ Station F” held on October 29, 2025 (local time), at Station F in Paris, the world’s largest startup campus. The event, organized by K-Startup Center Paris (KSC Paris) under KOSME, marked the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and France and brought together Korean innovators, French founders, and European investors. During the outbound session, Metown was selected as one of 11 Korean tech startups to pitch on stage and introduced “EVOVA,” its 3D neural rendering–based product digitization service. With a Gaussian Splatting–powered ultra-lightweight 3D engine, Metown demonstrated how real-world products can be transformed into ~3MB high-fidelity 3D assets and deployed across e-commerce, virtual showrooms, and VFX pipelines with near real-time interaction. Metown emphasized that brands can build immersive 3D product pages without hiring dedicated 3D teams—reducing production costs while enhancing customer engagement. Its ability to accurately reproduce complex materials such as fabric and leather positions EVOVA as a strong fit for Europe’s detail-oriented retail and luxury markets. This Station F appearance follows Metown’s participation in FaW Tokyo 2025 and Tech for Retail 2025, marking a milestone where the company validated its technology at the heart of the European innovation ecosystem. Metown is preparing to join Station F’s residency in 2026, using Paris as a strategic base for joint PoCs, pilot projects, and co-developed 3D commerce solutions with European partners. CEO Dohae Lee stated, “Station F is essentially the core of Europe’s innovation network. Presenting EVOVA here allowed us to engage directly with the ecosystem and test our solution on a global stage,” adding, “We aim to grow into a leading 3D commerce infrastructure company that bridges K-fashion tech with the European retail landscape.” Metown’s technologies have been advanced through major Korean government programs—including the Metaverse Lab Support Project under the Ministry of Science and ICT, the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Looking ahead, Metown plans to expand global partnerships through CES 2026 and long-term engagement within the Station F ecosystem.

2025.10.29

Metown Participates in ‘FaW Tokyo 2025’ with Support from KOFOTI, Accelerating Entry into the Japanese Fashion Tech Market

Hyper-realistic neural rendering AI startup Metown participated in ‘FaW Tokyo 2025’ from October 1 to 3, 2025, in Tokyo, Japan, supported by the Korea Federation of Textile Industries (KOFOTI). FaW Tokyo is one of Asia’s largest fashion business exhibitions, bringing together global fashion brands, retailers, and technology innovators to exchange industry trends and cutting-edge solutions. At the Fashion Tech Zone, Metown showcased its EVOVA 3D Showroom—an AI-powered solution capable of converting fashion items such as apparel, bags, and accessories into ultra–high-fidelity 3D models within 1–2 hours without the need for 3D designers. The technology drew strong interest from Japanese buyers and industry professionals. Metown demonstrated interactive 3D product pages, customizable UX for brands, and high-precision material reconstruction—features that align well with the Japanese retail market's emphasis on detail and consumer experience. Metown also highlighted that its core technologies were developed through major national support programs, including the Metaverse Lab Support Project funded by the Ministry of Science and ICT, the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. A KOFOTI representative noted, “Metown is one of the most globally promising Korean fashion-tech startups, and its competitiveness was clearly demonstrated in the Japanese market.” Following FaW Tokyo, Metown plans to expand its global presence through upcoming exhibitions such as ‘Tech for Retail 2025’ in Paris and ‘CES 2026’ in Las Vegas.

2025.10.03

Metown Unveils EVOVA 3D and Unlimited Content Generation UI/UX at ‘Seoul Tex&Tech 2025’ Fashion Tech Pavilion

Hyper-realistic neural rendering AI startup Metown participated in ‘Seoul Tex&Tech 2025,’ held from September 25 to 26, 2025, at the Design Lab 1F Showroom in Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), Seoul. The event was hosted and organized by Ditto&Ditto and Buckle, with support from Centric Software and the Korea Institute of Design Promotion (KIDP). It served as a platform for leading fashion and technology companies to share cutting-edge innovations and trends. Metown showcased its EVOVA 3D Showroom at the Fashion Tech Pavilion, drawing significant attention from attendees. The company unveiled a new technology and intuitive UI/UX that enables unlimited generation of product page content through EVOVA 3D, demonstrating the future of scalable digital commerce experiences. Metown highlighted that its core technologies and services were developed with the support of major Korean government ministries—including the Ministry of Science and ICT, the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism—under national programs such as the Metaverse Lab Support Project. Jung-wook Song, CEO of the fashion brand Wualong, who visited Metown’s booth, commented, “We’ve been exploring unique solutions for differentiating our online store content, and Metown’s hyper-realistic 3D technology really stood out. It looks perfect for 3D content creation of our hats and denim lines.” Through this exhibition, Metown strengthened its position as a leading technology innovator driving the digital transformation of the fashion e-commerce sector and plans to expand its global reach through partnerships with brands worldwide.

2025.09.26