Hallyu Buddy

About the project. Looking for a developer for an educational startup! Hi! My name is Elizaveta, I am studying to become a linguist in Korean language and a passionate fan of Korean culture. Currently I am working on the idea of an educational app for learning Korean that combines gamification, cultural context, and personalization. In the team we already have a designer, an illustrator‑animator, a native Korean speaker, and me as a linguist. We have almost finished the main screen, icons, and the mascot design at the moment. About the project: Brand mission: We help Russian‑speaking users fall in love with the Korean language and culture, making the learning process engaging, effective, and visually inspiring. Our app is a bridge between cultures that opens the doors to the world of Hangul through gamification, deep material development, and unique illustrations in the Minhwa style. Brand values:  -Accessibility and convenience: anyone can start learning Korean, wherever they are  -Culture and respect: we convey love for Korean culture and do so with respect for its depth and traditions -Creativity: visual style, functionality, and learning — everything is designed to inspire -Effectiveness: we believe that language is not rote memorization, but a meaningful and engaging journey -Support: we are there at every stage of learning — from the first symbols to fluent communication. Brand vision: Become the most beloved and unique app for learning Korean among Russian‑speaking audience. We aim not only to teach, but to make people fall in love with the language and culture, creating a community where learning is a lifestyle. Target audience: Age: 18 to 35 years Interests: Korean culture (K‑pop, dramas, K‑beauty, Korean cuisine), language learning, self‑development, visually stylish products Platforms: actively use smartphones, social networks, messengers (Telegram,Instagram, TikTok Behavior: often learn online, seek something “with soul”, love unusual design and visual tricks Motivation: want to understand dramas and songs without subtitles, dream of going to Korea, entering a university, or simply communicating with Koreans Main features: - A tiger mascot that accompanies the user in learning. - Lessons with cultural context (K‑pop, traditions, holidays). - Gamified tasks (quizzes, quests). - Speaking practice with AI Interface: I want to create a convenient and intuitive interface, similar to Duolingo, but with unique elements reflecting Korean culture. -Goal: Build an MVP within 12 months and launch to market with a unique product. Who I’m looking for: Programmer (Flutter/React Native): - Mobile app development experience. - Knowledge of Firebase or similar backend solutions. - Ability to create an AI with which users can practice Korean and that can detect mistakes. Also an AI that can voice the tasks in the app. - Willingness to work at the start for a share of future profits (from 10%). What I offer: - Opportunity to be part of the project from the very beginning and influence its development. - Profit‑sharing percentages — we will discuss terms that suit everyone. - Flexible schedule and remote work. Why this is cool: - The market for learning Korean is growing thanks to the hype (K‑pop, K‑drama). - There are hardly any good Korean learning apps in Russian, and we can fill this niche. - The project has potential for scaling (e.g., adding other languages). - We can make learning not only useful but also fun! How to apply: If you are interested in the project, write to me at galkovskayaliza@gmail.com or on Telegram @galkovskayaelizaveta. Send a few words about yourself and your portfolio. Let's create something awesome together!