Bread Barbershop is an animation studio founded in Gwangju in 2016 by Director Jung Ji-hwan (Pororo, Tayo) and Producer Ko Hyun-ah (Larva).
With support from regional agencies and investors, the studio debuted its TV series Bread Barbershop in 2019 across major Korean channels, including KBS and Tooniverse.
Key Highlights & Business Scope:
Content Growth: Released 5 TV seasons and 3 theatrical movies.
IP Expansion: Broadened into exhibitions, pop-up stores, live shows, publishing, and merchandise.
Corporate Partnerships: Collaborated with major brands (Lotte Hotel, Lotte Chilsung, LG Uplus, etc.) across F&B, retail, and experiential content.
Global Reach: Expanding distribution and licensing across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.
Moving forward, the studio plans to strengthen its core IP and introduce diverse new content to grow into a competitive global studio.
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Business Description
1. Corporate & Media
History: Founded 2016 (Monster Studio)
→ Renamed 'Bread Barbershop' (2023)
Media: 10 TV channels (KBS, Tooniverse) & 5 OTTs (Netflix, Wavve) | Dist. CJ ENM
IP: 5 TV Seasons + 3 Feature Films
2. Domestic Licensing (40+ Brands)
Partners: Paris Baguette, Nongshim, Lotte, Toytron, Jongie Naara, Aekyung
Events: Musicals (Eugene M Plus), Shoemarker collabs, pop-ups & exhibitions
3. Global Reach
Asia & Greater China: Bandai Namco (JP), Viu TV (HK), YoYo TV (TW), Monos (MN)
Americas: Amazon Prime, Tubi, Peacock (US), Globo (BR)
Europe & Middle East: Discovery & Ravensburger (IT), CLS (RU), MBC (ME)
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