Torsten "octose" Ingvaldsen is a Seoul-via-Portland ethnographer and media maestro who bridges academic research with commercial success in global entertainment. With dual citizenship (U.S./Norway) and an F-4 visa in South Korea, he has established himself as an influential cross-cultural connector in the music and creative industries.

His ethnographic research on subcultural economies has been presented at prestigious institutions including Korea University, Monash University, and the University of California, while his industry work has yielded proven, commercially successful results. Torsten most recently completed an MBA at South Korea’s prestigious Yonsei University, furthering his interest in entertainment and media by focusing on next-generation initiatives that are pioneering newfound creative economies in the phygital space.

With a proprietary blend of academic-level industry knowledge, refined business acumen, and proven art-meets-commercial strategies, Torsten's surgically-crafted skillset spans artist management, A&R (multi-platinum), creative direction, strategic branding, and global business development across multiple markets.

Torsten was recently featured in Billboard Pro’s Inside the Business of Western Songwriters in K-Pop & J-Pop.