Micron, No. 3 in DRAM, Appears to Have Been Eliminated from HBM4 Competition; Nvidia Supply Shaping Up as Two-Way Race Between Samsung and SK hynix

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Watch on YouTube ↗  |  February 09, 2026 at 09:39  |  1:05:59  |  Chesley Investment Advisory (체슬리투자자문)
Speakers
Park Se-ik — CEO, ex-Chief Strategist

Summary

Park Se-ik reads viewer comments and newspaper articles, focusing on Korean market strength, HBM4 competition, Chinese EV pressure, and speculative AI labor platforms. The key market implication is that Micron appears to have dropped out of Nvidia's HBM4 race, leaving Samsung Electronics and SK hynix to split supply. The host also relays positive Korean market commentary and warnings about Chinese EV competition.

  • Park Se-ik opens with viewer comments and investment psychology, emphasizing patience amid volatility.
  • A viewer comment frames the Korean market as strong with limited downside, citing share buyback reform, earnings, and FX benefits.
  • News reports Korea's combined market cap rose to 8th globally after surpassing Taiwan, with brokers raising KOSPI targets.
  • HBM4 article says Micron effectively fell out of Nvidia's HBM4 race, leaving Samsung Electronics and SK hynix as the main suppliers.
  • Article warns Chinese-made EVs reached 34% of Korea's EV market and Korean EV exports to the US fell 87%.
  • Park Se-ik discusses the Rent Human platform where AI agents hire humans and pay in crypto, calling it speculative.
  • The episode closes with warnings about impersonation scams using Park Se-ik and Chesley's name.
Ideas
Park Se-ik CEO, ex-Chief Strategist 22:01
Korean equities strong with limited downside.
Park Se-ik endorsed the view that the Korean stock market is unusually strong with limited downside concerns, citing the share buyback / Commercial Act revision, corporate earnings, and exporters' exchange-rate benefits. He also highlighted that Korea's combined market capitalization surpassed Taiwan to rank 8th globally and that brokers are raising KOSPI targets, reinforcing the positive backdrop.
Park Se-ik CEO, ex-Chief Strategist 54:18
Samsung gains Nvidia HBM4 supply share.
Micron has effectively dropped out of Nvidia's HBM4 race after struggling to meet Nvidia's raised 11Gbps data-transfer specification, which leaves Nvidia HBM4 supply to Samsung Electronics and SK hynix. Samsung is expected to begin HBM4 mass production and supply Nvidia this month as the first supplier, with roughly 30% share, and Park Se-ik said it is fortunate that Micron cannot catch up.
Park Se-ik CEO, ex-Chief Strategist 54:18
SK hynix leads Nvidia HBM4 supply.
With Micron out of Nvidia's HBM4 competition, SK hynix is expected to keep about 70% of Nvidia HBM4 supply and maintain its No.1 position, supported by its dominant HBM3E position. Park Se-ik viewed Micron's inability to catch up as favorable for Korean memory makers.
Park Se-ik CEO, ex-Chief Strategist 54:18
Micron dropped from Nvidia HBM4 race.
Micron appears effectively eliminated from Nvidia's HBM4 competition: SemiAnalysis cut Micron's Vera Rubin HBM4 share to 0% from 5%, and Nvidia does not appear to be ordering Micron HBM4 because Micron struggled to meet the raised speed specification. Park Se-ik framed Micron's failure as a relief for Korean suppliers.
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