Ibuki, Director at QREATION, Selected for 'Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2026'

Ibuki, Director at QREATION, Selected for 'Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2026'

QREATION Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya, Tokyo; Representative Director: Keisuke Yonenaga) is proud to announce that its director, Ibuki, has been selected for the 'Social Media, Marketing & Advertising' category in the 'Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2026' list released by Forbes.

### About Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia is an annual initiative by Forbes magazine that highlights young entrepreneurs, artists, and athletes under 30 in the Asia-Pacific region who are driving innovation and bringing positive change to the world across various fields. The list features 300 honorees selected from 10 categories, including technology, finance, healthcare, art, entertainment, and sports.

▼ Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2026 https://www.forbes.com/30-under-30/2026/asia/social-media-marketing-advertising

### Comment from Director Ibuki Active as a multi-creator under the name 'Ibuki and Yohe,' with a total social media following exceeding 2.8 million. Since co-founding QREATION, Ibuki has leveraged his expertise in SNS content direction and casting to produce numerous popular contents for Gen Z, including 'QREATION Academy,' 'Tokimeki Zukan,' and 'Chokotto Party.'

'I am truly honored to be selected for the '30 UNDER 30 ASIA 2026.' I am deeply grateful for this opportunity. This achievement is thanks to everyone who supports me daily, and to my team and fellow creators who keep taking on challenges with me. Thank you so much.'

'I focus on creating entertainment content daily, starting from digital platforms. Content delivery methods and the way stars are born are changing rapidly around the world. In this environment, I strongly feel there is still potential for talented Japanese creators to challenge themselves more freely and fly out into the world.'

'That is why, while continuing to challenge myself, I want to create an environment where more creators can thrive across genres and platforms.'

'I will continue to take on new challenges and give my all to help broaden the possibilities for Japanese-originated content to be loved more globally.'

### About QREATION QREATION is a 'Digital IP Studio' that generates numerous hit contents originating from SNS, such as high-quality vertical short dramas, comedy skits, and variety shows.

Signature works include the short skit series 'Honjitsu mo Zettai Zetsumei,' which boasts over 2 billion total views, 'Ueda Shinya Kaiwai,' planned and directed by Shinya Ueda, and YouTube programs such as 'Harajuku TV,' 'Itsudatte Kyukyoku no Sentaku,' 'Chokotto Party,' and 'Tokimeki Zukan,' featuring groups like CANDY TUNE.

Driven by these IP contents, QREATION records billions of views annually, primarily on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram, and is growing as a leading digital IP brand in Japan.