Search

Company

A.PEN Inc.
Immersive Content Story Other
Apen is a platform that discovers globally scalable story IP through data.

Apen Inc.

A content-tech startup that leverages AI and data analytics to discover story IP early and scale it globally
Operator of the proprietary platform “One Minute Go”

■ Service Overview
A short-form story platform featuring stories under 1 minute, completed within up to 5 episodes
A new reading experience where users consume stories in webtoon-style, scrollable scene (cut)-based format
AI automatically converts stories into film-ready scripts, enabling seamless expansion into video content

■ Core Technology
Collects cut-level user behavior data (e.g., retention time, drop-off points) from global users
Analyzes immersion patterns and hit potential independent of language and cultural differences
Builds a global data pipeline connecting creation → consumption → data → AI learning → IP selection

■ Global Competitiveness
Ultra-short, complete story format lowers language barriers and enables rapid global distribution
Scalable across multi-language and multi-cultural markets using a unified data structure
Expands content supply through global creator participation
Enables validated IP to scale into OTT, video, webtoon, and other global content markets

■ Differentiation
Existing platforms: rely on post-performance metrics (views, revenue)
One Minute Go: enables pre-validation of IP using user behavior data
Not just a content distribution platform, but an integrated IP discovery and growth infrastructure

■ Business Model
Global B2C revenue through paid content and subscription models
Monetization through IP expansion into video, webtoon, and other secondary content markets
B2B SaaS model providing AI-powered tools for creators globally

■ Vision
Transform the content industry into a data-driven global IP ecosystem
Build a scalable infrastructure to discover and grow story IP across languages and markets
The Pinkfong Company, Inc.
Broadcasting Game Character Cartoon Animation Music Startup
[A Global Family Entertainment Brand]
The Pinkfong Company is a global entertainment company that delivers content and entertaining experiences around the world. Driven by award-winning brands and IPs, the company has created and distributed a range of content across genres and formats including original animated series, world live tours, interactive games, and more. Believing in the power of entertaining and engaging content, The Pinkfong Company is committed to connecting people around the world and bringing joy and inspiration to worldwide audiences of all ages.

Founded in June 2010 under the name "SmartStudy," The Pinkfong Company initially focused on creating, distributing, and servicing children's content. In January 2022, the company officially rebranded to "The Pinkfong Company" to reflect its expanded vision beyond early childhood education, venturing into new businesses such as webtoons, web novels, and location-based entertainment, aiming to create culture and entertaining experiences that the whole family can enjoy.

Pinkfong develops creative, animated content to provide stimulating and fun learning
experiences to children worldwide. More than 7,000 Pinkfong songs, stories, and games are
available in 25 languages on mobile apps and various digital platforms such as YouTube, Netflix, and Amazon Video, as well as linear TV across the globe. With nearly 240 million subscribers and 140 billion cumulative views across the globe (as of February 2025), Pinkfong’s YouTube channel is one of the most influential channels for kids on digital. The 140 billion views exceed the global population of 8 billion reported by the United Nations Population Fund, meaning that, on average, each person in the world has watched The Pinkfong Company's YouTube content more than 17 times. Pinkfong’s accolades include YouTube’s Custom Creator Award, Amazon Video Direct Star, and Google Play’s Best Family App of 2014-2017.

"Baby Shark Dance" video has been holding its position as the No.1 most-viewed video in YouTube history since November 2020. It became viral around the world with the hashtag #BabySharkChallenge, resulting in 1M cover videos from all around the world, starting in Southeast Asia and spreading to North America and Europe, earning features on major talk shows and global news outlets.

Recognized for its ability to innovate in the evolving digital platform market, The Pinkfong Company has been named to TIME’s annual TIME100 Most Influential Companies list—an extension of the annual TIME100 list of the world’s most influential people—that highlights 100 companies making an extraordinary impact around the world. By transcending borders, platforms, and industries, the company continues to bring joy to audiences worldwide through its IPs.