Kakao Entertainment

Joseph Chang, A Co-CEO Nominee of Kakao Entertainment Selected for 'Billboard 2024 Power 100 List'

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

Joseph Chang ranked 17 on the multi-sector category of the 'Billboard 2024 Power 100 List' released by Billboard on the 31st (PST).

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  • Joseph Chang ranked 17 on the multi-sector category of the 'Billboard 2024 Power 100 List' released by Billboard on the 31st (PST).
  • The Billboard 2024 Power 100 list involves the annual selection of figures who have significant influence in the global music industry by each category such as labels and multi-sectors.
  • The achievement signifies the performance and influence of the newly appointed CEO in the global entertainment landscape.
  • Billboard has noted that Chang, the co-CEO nominee, is actively promoting the exchange of K-content within the global entertainment industry, creating new growth momentum for K-pop in the global market.

MAVE: Sets Sail on the Global Charts! Debut EP Lands on iTunes Charts in 10 Countries, Including the United States and the United Kingdom

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Friday, December 8, 2023

According to the global music streaming platform iTunes on the 1st, MAVE:'s 1st EP album, What's My Name, released the previous day, successfully entered the top album charts in five regions worldwide, including Thailand, Turkey, Russia, Canada, and Germany.

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  • According to the global music streaming platform iTunes on the 1st, MAVE:'s 1st EP album, What's My Name, released the previous day, successfully entered the top album charts in five regions worldwide, including Thailand, Turkey, Russia, Canada, and Germany.
  • It also made its presence known on the Apple Music top album charts, entering two countries, including Cambodia and Thailand.
  • The title track of this EP, What's My Name, also made a global impact by entering K-pop top single charts in four regions, including Switzerland, Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
  • Within just three days of release, the video has surpassed 5 million views on YouTube, demonstrating its lasting influence.

Sendbird Unveils Next-Gen Content Moderation for Safer Online Communities

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

SAN MATEO, Calif., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sendbird, the industry-leading communications API platform for web and mobile apps, today announced new, industry-leading moderation capabilities. This timely solution, essential for online communities demanding robust measures against abuse, simplifies community guideline enforcement while ensuring a positive user experience.

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  • "By blending automated efficiency with human insight, our Hybrid Moderation system offers an unparalleled solution to the dynamic challenges of moderating online communities."
  • Customers already use Sendbird Advanced Moderation in production across industries like marketplaces, media and entertainment, and social communities for dating and more.
  • The Sendbird Moderation Logs retain every action detail, providing a transparent trail of moderation activities for audits and continuous rule improvements.
  • "Our commitment at Sendbird is to foster safer, more engaging online communities where interactions are secure and enriching.

Kakao Entertainment Set to Captivate Audience Worldwide with Highly Anticipated Titles including "Song of the Bandits," "The Worst of Evil," "Castaway Diva," and "Gyeongseong Creature."

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Monday, August 28, 2023

Not Others was produced by Kakao Entertainment's production subsidiary Baram Pictures in collaboration with Arc Media.

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  • Not Others was produced by Kakao Entertainment's production subsidiary Baram Pictures in collaboration with Arc Media.
  • This drama is an adaptation of a popular webtoon of the same name, similar to Business Proposal that created synergy between each business last year.
  • With its high artistic quality and box-office potential, the film has been well-received by audience and critics alike.
  • In partnership with Pan Entertainment, Baram Pictures is producing You Have Done Well (working title), directed by Kim Won-suk and written by Lim Sang-choon.

Kakao Entertainment and SM Entertainment Launch Integrated Corporation in North America

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

With North America being the hub of the global entertainment industry, the integrated corporation will serve as a solid foundation for business cooperation and knowledge sharing.

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  • With North America being the hub of the global entertainment industry, the integrated corporation will serve as a solid foundation for business cooperation and knowledge sharing.
  • Concurrently, he is also the Global Strategy Officer (GSO) of Kakao Entertainment and the Chief Business Officer (CBO) of SM Entertainment.
  • "The new integrated corporation in North America will help us accelerate the global expansion and growth of artists under Kakao Entertainment and SM Entertainment," said Chang, President of Kakao Entertainment America.
  • Existing operations for Kakao Entertainment America and SM Entertainment USA will be consolidated into the new North American entity.

Kakao Entertainment blockbuster webtoon "A Business Proposal" set for US hardcopy release

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

NEW YORK, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kakao Entertainment, in collaboration with a North American comics publisher, is set to release a hardcopy edition of its global blockbuster webtoon, "A Business Proposal."

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  • NEW YORK, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kakao Entertainment, in collaboration with a North American comics publisher, is set to release a hardcopy edition of its global blockbuster webtoon, "A Business Proposal."
  • The story quickly became a global blockbuster, with the original web novel and subsequent webtoon adaptation amassing 560 million cumulative views globally since their release.
  • This success also demonstrated the immense potential of the original story behind "A Business Proposal" to be transformed into multiple formats.
  • Yen Press previously worked with Tapas to publish a hardcopy of the webtoon, "The Beginning After the End."

SM Entertainment Holds 28th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders and the New Board Appoints Cheol-hyuk Jang as CEO

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Friday, March 31, 2023

SEOUL, South Korea, March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday, SM Entertainment ("SM" or the "Company") (KRX:041510) announced that all agendas proposed by the Company's Board of Directors(BOD) were approved by its shareholders at the 28th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders(AGM) held at SM headquarter in Seongsu-dong, Seoul. With this, the foundation has been laid for implementing the SM 3.0 strategy, an essential element for the Company to move forward to a fan and shareholder-centered global entertainment company. 

Key Points: 
  • SEOUL, South Korea, March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday, SM Entertainment ("SM" or the "Company") (KRX:041510) announced that all agendas proposed by the Company's Board of Directors(BOD) were approved by its shareholders at the 28th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders(AGM) held at SM headquarter in Seongsu-dong, Seoul.
  • First, shareholders voted to approve the proposed cash dividend payment of KRW 1,200 per share as proposed.
  • Following the AGM, the new BOD called for Board of Directors meeting and appointed Inside Director Cheol-hyuk Jang as its new CEO.
  • Jang stated, "I feel a great responsibility to assume the position as a CEO when SM is about to take a big leap forward with SM 3.0."

SM Entertainment Holds 28th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders and the New Board Appoints Cheol-hyuk Jang as CEO

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Friday, March 31, 2023

SEOUL, South Korea, March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday, SM Entertainment ("SM" or the "Company") (KRX:041510) announced that all agendas proposed by the Company's Board of Directors(BOD) were approved by its shareholders at the 28th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders(AGM) held at SM headquarter in Seongsu-dong, Seoul. With this, the foundation has been laid for implementing the SM 3.0 strategy, an essential element for the Company to move forward to a fan and shareholder-centered global entertainment company. 

Key Points: 
  • SEOUL, South Korea, March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday, SM Entertainment ("SM" or the "Company") (KRX:041510) announced that all agendas proposed by the Company's Board of Directors(BOD) were approved by its shareholders at the 28th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders(AGM) held at SM headquarter in Seongsu-dong, Seoul.
  • First, shareholders voted to approve the proposed cash dividend payment of KRW 1,200 per share as proposed.
  • Following the AGM, the new BOD called for Board of Directors meeting and appointed Inside Director Cheol-hyuk Jang as its new CEO.
  • Jang stated, "I feel a great responsibility to assume the position as a CEO when SM is about to take a big leap forward with SM 3.0."

Kakao Entertainment accelerates global expansion in partnership with Sony Music, beginning with IVE's North America debut

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Friday, March 24, 2023

NEW YORK, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kakao Entertainment announced a new partnership with Columbia Records, a subsidiary of Sony Music, through Kakao Entertainment America.

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  • NEW YORK, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kakao Entertainment announced a new partnership with Columbia Records, a subsidiary of Sony Music, through Kakao Entertainment America.
  • With the release of this first full-length album, the group plans to expand its global reach, especially in North America.
  • Following IVE's North America debut, Kakao Entertainment will continue to support the growth of its artists' overseas careers while accelerating the global expansion of its music business.
  • In addition to Starship Entertainment, Kakao Entertainment has various leading labels such as IST Entertainment, Antenna, and EDAM as subsidiaries, and popular k-pop artists.

Klaytn Foundation Unveils New Governance Measures for Increased Community Involvement and Transparency

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Monday, February 20, 2023

In addition, Klaytn Foundation looks to reveal on February 27th Klaytn's roadmap for 2023 and beyond, which outlines key governance, ecosystem and tech initiatives.

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  • In addition, Klaytn Foundation looks to reveal on February 27th Klaytn's roadmap for 2023 and beyond, which outlines key governance, ecosystem and tech initiatives.
  • Through these proposed changes, the Klaytn Foundation is committed to advancing the growth and development of the Klaytn ecosystem while prioritizing transparency and community participation.
  • In particular, the Foundation will strengthen governance transparency by disclosing GC on-chain voting agendas and statuses in real-time through the Klaytn Square governance portal .
  • The Klaytn Foundation will also establish appropriate communication channels for the Klaytn community to participate in governance and decision-making matters.