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Global semiconductor firm AMD has officially participated as the main sponsor for 'Illustar Fes 14,' a comprehensive subculture event held at KINTEX in Goyang, South Korea. This marks the first time AMD has taken on a primary sponsorship role for a subculture event in the country.
At the event, AMD operated a 'Ryzen User Lounge' to engage directly with fans. According to Lim Tae-bin, AMD Korea's Consumer General Manager, the company aimed to connect with the highly passionate Z and Alpha generations. While the lounge provided amenities like sofas and 500 free coffees, Lim noted that demand exceeded expectations, leading to the use of alternative beverages in the afternoon.
Lim explained that the sponsorship stems from the high interest subculture fans show in PC performance and high-end hardware. AMD views these consumers as 'high-involvement' users who influence the market through social media and community sharing. The company intends to support creators by highlighting the multi-core and rendering capabilities of Ryzen processors and Radeon graphics cards.
Looking ahead, AMD plans to continue its partnership with subculture events and explore collaborations for custom PCs and limited-edition merchandise. The company is also focusing on its 'AI Everywhere' vision, promoting Ryzen AI processors with NPU technology to facilitate tasks like image generation and real-time translation for personal computing users.
