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We are very excited to shine our Team Member Spotlight on Dylan Bae this month! Dylan is in charge of denim at Hyosung Spandex Global Marketing based in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Although he majored in chemical engineering, Dylan’s interest in textiles led him to join Hyosung in 2017. As the denim manager, Dylan has various connections with both mills and brands and travels around the world, including the Americas, Europe, and Asia, actively promoting Hyosung’s portfolio of CREORA® and regen™ branded performance fibers, using his outgoing personality to help drive creative marketing initiatives. He’s very involved in the preparation of the Kingpins Amsterdam and New York denim shows – steadily building a global denim network on behalf of Hyosung. If you have not had the good fortune to meet Dylan at one of these events, you can get to know him a little bit more in the following Q & A!

How did you find your way into the textile industry?

I first joined Hyosung as a Spandex Polymer production manager because my major is chemical engineering. So, I didn’t have much knowledge about textiles at that time.

What led you to Hyosung?

My unknown destiny led me.

What do you like best about your role at Hyosung?

As a global marketer for denim, I travel around the world, which gives me the great opportunity to explore different countries.

What is your favorite denim brand?

I like Levi’s because it’s reasonably priced, very practical, and offers a wide range of styles. Above all, I think it’s a leading brand in the denim industry.

Who/what inspires you and why?

I get a lot of inspiration from the Kingpins show, which I consider the most innovative and leading exhibition in the denim industry. In that space, I gain insights on what to focus on moving forward, and the community offers great perspectives on the textile industry.

What do you enjoy doing on your time away from work?

I exercise after work or on weekends to relieve my stress and take care of my body. I build physical strength through various activities like football, running, swimming, and working out in the fitness club.

What music are you listening to?

I enjoy a variety of music genres, but I mainly listen to K-pop and hip-hop. I also like to listen pop songs.

What are you looking forward to in 2025?

These days, I’m actively promoting CREORA® in the denim industry. In 2025, I hope to see many brands and mills frequently wanting to use our product.

You travel quite a bit – where is one place you’ve never been, but is high on your list to visit?

I want to visit Jungfrau in Interlaken, Switzerland. I’ve heard that it’s a popular travel destination for newlyweds in Korea lately, and the scenery is very beautiful. I want to go there on a personal trip, not for business, and enjoy some leisure time.

For someone who has never been to Seoul, what is on the top of your list of places once must visit?

I want to take my friends to the Han River. The Han River in Korea is a much more attractive place than you think. You can feel the cool breeze under the cool shade and enjoy the weekend to your heart’s content while enjoying chicken and beer.