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Demie Kim
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i. Biography
The Climb
At ZEST in Seoul, the co-founder role places Demie Kim inside a drinks culture that is still taking shape. The work reads as accumulation rather than arrival: building a bar program, refining its standards, and helping define the terms of a scene that is growing in confidence and scale.
Today
She remains co-founder at ZEST, and that continuity matters in a fast-moving cocktail market. The craft here is not just service but maintenance and direction—holding a bar’s identity steady while contributing to the wider evolution of Korea’s cocktail culture. In that context, Demie Kim’s influence is visible in the day-to-day discipline of the room and in the broader shape of what ZEST signals for what comes next.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Demie
What is Demie Kim's current role?
As of 2026, Demie Kim is Co-founder.
What recognition has Demie Kim received?
Bartender’s Bartender Award (2024).
What is Demie Kim known for?
Shaping Korea’s rapidly growing cocktail scene.
