DCCENT Co., Ltd
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- Website : https://www.dccent.com/
- Location : 213ho 2, Gasan digital 1-ro, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul, Korea
DCC Ent Co., Ltd., established in 2009, has been at the forefront of producing and distributing content that has a positive impact, spearheading successful eras on platforms like Toptoon and Kakao. We are a comprehensive content company leading the 'snack culture' trend with web novels and webtoons, especially with "They Say I Was Born a King’s Daughter ", a trailblazer in the noble comics' success, playing a pivotal role in global market expansion and leading sales success.
Our company focuses on expanding a diverse business portfolio through OSMU strategies based on our IP, covering activities across various media platforms including publishing, animation, drama, and merchandise. With our unique killer content, we have established a solid position in both domestic and international markets, continuously expanding with works that have amassed over 2 million subscribers.
DCC Ent is dedicated to leading the noble comics market with a production approach that considers everything from planning to management, aiming to add real value to people's lives through the positive influences of content. Our vision and passion are to enhance Korea's influence in the global content industry and to serve as a bridge connecting cultures and people around the world.
Our company focuses on expanding a diverse business portfolio through OSMU strategies based on our IP, covering activities across various media platforms including publishing, animation, drama, and merchandise. With our unique killer content, we have established a solid position in both domestic and international markets, continuously expanding with works that have amassed over 2 million subscribers.
DCC Ent is dedicated to leading the noble comics market with a production approach that considers everything from planning to management, aiming to add real value to people's lives through the positive influences of content. Our vision and passion are to enhance Korea's influence in the global content industry and to serve as a bridge connecting cultures and people around the world.
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Business Description
1. Foundation Phase (2009~2015)
· 2009: Establishment of Dream Communication.
· 2010~2013: Production of 1,000 comics for feature phones.
· 2014: Launch of webtoon services (TopToon, Bomtoon, KakaoPage, NAVER).
· 2015: Conversion to a corporation.
2. Global Growth Phase (2016~2019)
(1) 2016:
- Launch of <They Say I Was Born a King’s Daughter> on KakaoPage and expansion into China, achieving the top spot in paid comics.
- Awarded the ‘K Content Award’ at the Korea Enterprise Awards.
(2) 2017: <They Say I Was Born a King’s Daughter> wins the Best Planning Award at the Global Webtoon Awards.
(3) 2018: Expansion into domestic and global platforms such as Naver and Southeast Asia. MOU signed with Kwangwoon University for nurturing talents in web novels and webtoons.
(4) 2019: Opening of the webtoon character cafe ‘#DCC’ in Myeongdong, Seoul. Expansion of platforms to Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam, France, etc. Awarded the Minister of Science and ICT Award for the web drama <The Price of Life>
3. Content Leap Phase (2020~2022)
(1) 2020: Company name changed to DCCENT. Service expansion to Japan, China, Vietnam, the USA, and Taiwan.
(2) 2021~2022
- Joint production of webtoons with Japan's Mecha Comic.
- Service expansion to include Portuguese, Russian, and Turkish.
- Contract signed for the dramatization of <Only Now Do I Love>.
- Production of 7 OSTs for <Adonis> among 6 other IPs.
- Publication of <When the Villainess Loves> and <Adonis> in Korean and French.
4. Era of Becoming a Global IP Leader (2023~Present)
(1) 2023 Achievements
· Co-production with Rakuten: Webtoon titled "Samurai Shin-Ken."
· Language and Platform Expansion: Added Russian and Turkish versions.
· Role in Industry: Served as Vice President of the Korean Webtoon Industry Association.
· Collaborations: Partnered with the official licensed store "May's Playground" and the fan service platform "Fanding."
· Music Release: Launched a soundtrack with 7 OSTs, totaling 13 tracks.
· Business Development: Participated in the Gyeonggi International Webtoon Fair and New York Comic Con, expanding both domestic and international business activities.
· Merchandise and Publications:
Released Korean publications and merchandise for "The Broken Ring : This Marriage Will Fail Anyway."
Launched a limited edition figure for "Corpse Knight Gunter."
Released a music drama titled "A Confident Marriage."
· Social Media Milestone: Surpassed 100,000 subscribers on YouTube.
(2) 2024 Outlook
· International Book Rights for "The Broken Ring : This Marriage Will Fail Anyway.": Secured contracts for publication in six languages—Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Thai, Russian, French, and German.
· International Book Rights for "When the Villainess is in Love": Contracts in Russian and French.
· International Book Rights for "Corpse Knight Gunter": English publication.
· Music Production for "Secret Touch": Collaboration with the idol group "NewKidd."
· Retail Expansion: "This Marriage is Doomed" pop-up store set to open at The Hyundai Seoul.
· 2009: Establishment of Dream Communication.
· 2010~2013: Production of 1,000 comics for feature phones.
· 2014: Launch of webtoon services (TopToon, Bomtoon, KakaoPage, NAVER).
· 2015: Conversion to a corporation.
2. Global Growth Phase (2016~2019)
(1) 2016:
- Launch of <They Say I Was Born a King’s Daughter> on KakaoPage and expansion into China, achieving the top spot in paid comics.
- Awarded the ‘K Content Award’ at the Korea Enterprise Awards.
(2) 2017: <They Say I Was Born a King’s Daughter> wins the Best Planning Award at the Global Webtoon Awards.
(3) 2018: Expansion into domestic and global platforms such as Naver and Southeast Asia. MOU signed with Kwangwoon University for nurturing talents in web novels and webtoons.
(4) 2019: Opening of the webtoon character cafe ‘#DCC’ in Myeongdong, Seoul. Expansion of platforms to Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam, France, etc. Awarded the Minister of Science and ICT Award for the web drama <The Price of Life>
3. Content Leap Phase (2020~2022)
(1) 2020: Company name changed to DCCENT. Service expansion to Japan, China, Vietnam, the USA, and Taiwan.
(2) 2021~2022
- Joint production of webtoons with Japan's Mecha Comic.
- Service expansion to include Portuguese, Russian, and Turkish.
- Contract signed for the dramatization of <Only Now Do I Love>.
- Production of 7 OSTs for <Adonis> among 6 other IPs.
- Publication of <When the Villainess Loves> and <Adonis> in Korean and French.
4. Era of Becoming a Global IP Leader (2023~Present)
(1) 2023 Achievements
· Co-production with Rakuten: Webtoon titled "Samurai Shin-Ken."
· Language and Platform Expansion: Added Russian and Turkish versions.
· Role in Industry: Served as Vice President of the Korean Webtoon Industry Association.
· Collaborations: Partnered with the official licensed store "May's Playground" and the fan service platform "Fanding."
· Music Release: Launched a soundtrack with 7 OSTs, totaling 13 tracks.
· Business Development: Participated in the Gyeonggi International Webtoon Fair and New York Comic Con, expanding both domestic and international business activities.
· Merchandise and Publications:
Released Korean publications and merchandise for "The Broken Ring : This Marriage Will Fail Anyway."
Launched a limited edition figure for "Corpse Knight Gunter."
Released a music drama titled "A Confident Marriage."
· Social Media Milestone: Surpassed 100,000 subscribers on YouTube.
(2) 2024 Outlook
· International Book Rights for "The Broken Ring : This Marriage Will Fail Anyway.": Secured contracts for publication in six languages—Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Thai, Russian, French, and German.
· International Book Rights for "When the Villainess is in Love": Contracts in Russian and French.
· International Book Rights for "Corpse Knight Gunter": English publication.
· Music Production for "Secret Touch": Collaboration with the idol group "NewKidd."
· Retail Expansion: "This Marriage is Doomed" pop-up store set to open at The Hyundai Seoul.
