Thomas Hong-tack Kim leaves Cheil Worldwide Korea after 20 years for new opportunities

One of Korea’s most awarded and respected creative directors, Thomas Hong-tack Kim, has resigned from Cheil Worldwide Korea to start his own business.

“After working at Cheil Worldwide for about 20 years, Thomas is leaving Cheil for new opportunities including launching his own business. Cheil is truly grateful for his work and dedication over the two decades and we wish him the best of luck with all his future endeavors,” said a spokesperson from Cheil when contacted today.

Kim (pictured above) was in January ranked #8 in the Top 10 Executive Creative Directors worldwide in the latest Directory Big Won Rankings – the only Asian executive creative director to make the Top 10.

Kim has won numerous international advertising awards such as Cannes, One Show, D&AD, Clio, New York Festival, London International Awards, AdFest, Spikes Asia, IBA, Webby Awards and etc., and has won numerous domestic Korean advertising awards including Korean Web Awards. He has also judged at Cannes Chimera, New York Festival, London International Awards, AdFest, Spikes Asia, Digital Media Awards, 4AS Kancil and others.