Fashion-tech Startup MeTown and Slogk Sign Strategic Business Agreement

Yonsei University–Metown Research on 3D Gaussian Splatting Texture Editing Accepted to IEEE TVCG

A joint research paper titled “3D Gaussian Splatting Texture Editing via Single Modified Image,” conducted by researchers Haneul Baek and Gyumin Kim from Yonsei University together with Dohae Lee and Inkwon Lee from Metown, has been accepted for publication in the prestigious IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics (TVCG). The paper proposes a novel method that enables precise texture editing of neural-rendered 3D scenes using only a single modified image. Unlike conventional approaches requiring multi-view editing or additional training, this method allows intuitive texture modifications to be propagated across the entire 3D scene from a single edited view. The research demonstrates a new foundation for intuitive and efficient 3D content editing, highlighting the potential for making 3D editing accessible even to non-expert users. The technology is expected to be applied across various industries including 3D content production, digital twins, XR, metaverse, and VFX, significantly improving the efficiency and usability of 3D scene editing workflows. Metown plans to integrate the research outcomes into its EVOVA neural rendering engine to enhance 3D editing capabilities, including material changes, color adjustments, and detail editing for automated e-commerce 3D content production. CEO Dohae Lee commented, “This research is meaningful in that it extends neural rendering from generation to editing. We will continue building a comprehensive 3D AI technology ecosystem connecting generation, editing, and deployment through EVOVA.” Metown also noted that its core technologies have been 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.

2026.04.09

Yonsei University–Metown RotGS Research Presented at Eurographics 2026 and Published in Computer Graphics Forum

A joint research paper titled “RotGS: Rotation-Guided 3D Gaussian Splatting for Turntable Sequences without Structure-from-Motion,” conducted by researchers Gyumin Kim and Haneul Baek from Yonsei University together with Dohae Lee and Inkwon Lee from Metown, has been presented at Eurographics 2026 and published in the prestigious journal Computer Graphics Forum. The research proposes a novel 3D Gaussian Splatting method that directly estimates object rotation in turntable capture environments without requiring the traditional Structure-from-Motion (SfM) pipeline, enabling high-quality 3D reconstruction with improved efficiency. The joint research team achieved improved reconstruction accuracy and efficiency through rotation axis optimization and rotation flow supervision, demonstrating strong potential for automated 3D asset generation pipelines. This technology is expected to be applied across various industries including e-commerce product digitization, cultural heritage archiving, AR/VR content production, digital twins, and automated 3D asset generation. Metown plans to integrate the research outcomes into its EVOVA neural rendering engine to further enhance automated 3D content production workflows and e-commerce product digitization technologies. CEO Dohae Lee stated, “This research is meaningful in that it advances fast and reliable 3D reconstruction technology required in real industrial environments. We will continue strengthening EVOVA through close collaboration with academia.” Metown also noted that its technologies have been developed with support from 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.

2026.04.09

Metown Selected for IITP XR Core Technology R&D Program, Securing KRW 3.3 Billion for Neural Rendering Digital Human Development

Hyper-realistic neural rendering AI company Metown (CEO Dohae Lee) announced that it has been selected for the ‘Core XR Content Technology Development Program’ organized by the Institute of Information & Communications Technology Planning & Evaluation (IITP) under the Ministry of Science and ICT. The project aims to develop next-generation immersive content technologies with global competitiveness. Metown will focus on developing neural rendering–based digital human and apparel asset technologies applicable to real production environments. The research will run for approximately three years through December 2028, with a total R&D budget of approximately KRW 3.3 billion. Through this project, Metown plans to develop photorealistic digital humans and clothing assets using its Gaussian Splatting–based neural rendering technology and establish production pipelines applicable to VFX, digital content, XR, and metaverse industries. The company aims to overcome limitations of existing neural rendering technologies—particularly the difficulty of editing and production use—by developing industry-ready digital human asset technologies suitable for real-world content workflows. Metown plans to commercialize the outcomes through its EVOVA neural rendering engine, expanding into digital human creation, apparel simulation, and automated content production, while targeting the global VFX and digital content markets. CEO Dohae Lee commented, “This IITP selection confirms that Metown’s neural rendering technology is being recognized as a core industrial content technology beyond simple 3D generation. We aim to grow into a global technology company connecting digital humans and content production markets through EVOVA.” Metown also noted that its core technologies have been 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.

2026.04.07

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