During the 2025 Global Spartan Reunion MSU alumni from around the world gathered in Seoul, South Korea to reconnect. The director of the MSU Visiting International Professional Program (VIPP) Dr. Xinyu Wu had the opportunity to catch up with many VIPP alumni, including Kevin Inho Kim of South Korea who is making waves in the business world and the healthcare tech industry. Kevin’s story highlights the depth of talent among VIPP alumni, and exemplifies the “Spartans Will” spirit of innovation. Kevin is the founder and CEO of LuxNine, an international mattress company. He then went on to found Bodylog, developing user-friendly digital health monitoring technology which was honored in 2024 by the world-renowned CES Innovation Awards.
Kevin came to MSU in 1992 when the Visiting International Professional Program (founded in 1991) was in its infancy. Though brief, his time in the program left a lasting impact. Kevin shares that as a proud Spartan, his guiding principle is to become a better version of himself each day, in service of others. Read about how Kevin's experiences as a Global Spartan helped shape his career trajectory, as well as his values as a leader and change-maker.
"My name is Kevin Inho Kim. I’m the founder and CEO of LuxNine and Bodylog. At 60, I launched the Bodylog project—not for profit, but to contribute to a healthier, more human-centered world."
"Bodylog is a Motion Intelligence Platform that transforms human movements, postures into clinical insight. With one wearable sensor, it interprets how people move—sit, stand, walk, lie down—and connects that to health outcomes like early Parkinson’s detection or mobility decline. Rather than replacing other devices, Bodylog complements them via API integration, adding context to remote monitoring, elderly care, rehap progression, and wellness programs."
"LuxNine, has provided premium bedding for over a decade, enhancing the satisfaction of sleep experiences. LuxNine's goal was always to contribute to humanity with innovative technologies. Now with Bodylog, we can fulfill this goal by providing effective healthcare solutions to the market. During the pandemic, I saw how health systems struggled to assess patients remotely. As a bedmaker for 25 years, I had always believed, 'A bed is a life companion.' We first tried to build a smart bed. But then I realized: health lives in motion. Bodylog was born to track the user’s daily life without the burden of uncomfortable set ups, or a visit to the doctor. It can automatically recognize your posture and motions in order to screen for adverse complications and disease indicators, and provide the user with a customized and actionable health guideline."
"My time in the VIPP Program (September 1992 - July 1993) was a pivotal period in my professional and personal growth. My goals were to deeply understand American business culture, improve my English proficiency, and immerse myself in a new cultural environment. It was an intensive and transformative journey that broadened my worldview and sowed the seeds of global thinking that later shaped my leadership philosophy."
"My MSU experience laid the foundation for my future. It gave me the confidence to lead international business ventures, first as CEO of Sealy, Inc. in Korea for 16 years and later as founder of LuxNine and Bodylog. The program broadened my strategic thinking, sharpened my global communication skills, and opened my eyes to the power of cultural empathy. Most of all, it embedded in me a global mindset, which became the compass for navigating a fast-changing business landscape."
"Snowball fights with my sons in Spartan Village. Heated debates on business and culture. Playing golf on a snow-covered course during winter break. These memories are etched into my heart. But what also moved me deeply was witnessing Americans’ commitment to community service. From volunteerism to civic engagement, I saw a culture of giving back and it influenced how I later structured LuxNine’s mission of social contribution. These moments taught me joy, compassion, and the beauty of inclusion."
"Being a VIPP alumnus is not just a line on my résumé—it’s a chapter of my soul. It represents my transformation from a young Korean professional with a dream, into a global citizen ready to contribute to the world. It reminds me that growth never stops, and that the seeds we plant today may bloom decades later. I carry that Spartan spirit into every challenge I face, including my current journey with Bodylog."
As Kevin continues to look to the future, he has many goals for himself and for his company. He hopes to partner with leading institutions such as medical institutes, medical device companies, and IT companies to bring Bodylog to the world stage and to make motion intelligence a core pillar of future healthcare by advancing its clinical and preventive applications. He also plans to uphold LuxNine's mission of social good. And finally, and perhaps most importantly, he hopes to leave a legacy where technology empowers better living.
“Reflecting on my journey—from mattresses to Bodylog, from MSU student to CES award-winning founder—I’m reminded that the spark was lit at Michigan State. The VIPP program gave me not just knowledge, but courage and clarity. If Bodylog can contribute to MSU’s mission as a Leading Global Research University, I would be honored. I also believe LuxNine’s mission, 'To Benefit the World,' deeply aligns with MSU’s call for 'Uncommon Will, Far Better World.' This is not coincidence—it is destiny. If Bodylog can contribute to MSU’s legacy in healthcare innovation, I would be honored to collaborate again with the institution that changed my life."
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