kokooma: Seoul's quiet illustrator

Why it matters

Seoul-based illustrator Kyutae Lee, who works under the name kokooma, makes soft, pencil-and-color scenes that feel made for album sleeves, lyric books and quiet promotional art. That crossover is why music fans should pay attention: his images have moved from Korean editorials into gallery prints and music‑adjacent projects, making his aesthetic one you’re likely to spot on a record or special release.

Where kokooma’s work turns up

• Profiles and artist pages list his Instagram handle as @kokooma_ for current sketches and new pieces (Behance).
• Short animations like Look Around (2008) are cited in artist profiles as part of his early moving‑image work (WePresent).
• Gallery Nucleus has carried prints and originals by kokooma — listings there show titles such as "Children’s Grand Park" and prints priced roughly at $30–$40, with originals listed up to $1,500 (Gallery Nucleus).
• Past shows on gallery pages include timed events like MOMENTS OF WANDER Feb 12, 2022–Feb 27, 2022 and ENCORE III Nov 23, 2023–Dec 3, 2023, and a Gallery Nucleus online listing tied to a BTS Butterly lyric book June 1–30, 2023 promotion (Gallery Nucleus).

How to follow and collect

For the freshest images, kokooma’s Instagram is the primary feed for new drawings and sketch series (Behance links to the account). If you’re after prints or originals, Gallery Nucleus maintains store pages with availability and pricing; use those pages to confirm editions and purchase options (Gallery Nucleus).

Longer artist interviews and a profile that frames his work as an appreciation of small natural moments appear on WePresent, which is a good read to understand his influences and process (WePresent).

For a recent spotlight on his practice and images, see the feature published 2026-09-09 (BOOOOOOOM!).