Company
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GLOBAL DREAM CO., Ltd.
Character
- GLOBAL DREAM Co., Ltd. is a character content and toy company that plans and develops character IPs and connects them to commercial products. With strong OEM/ODM capabilities centered on plush toy manufacturing, the company manages the entire process in-house—from planning and design to sampling, production, and both online and offline distribution. In addition, GLOBAL DREAM expands the utilization of its character IPs through corporate collaborations and content production, while actively pursuing business development and partnerships aimed at the global market.
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newunivers.inc
Broadcasting Startup Story Other
- NewUnivers ("NU") is a Korean Short form drama production and service company. we are intended to define K-type short-form dramas loved in the global market, build an optimized production system, and form world’s largest ECO-SYSTEM specialized in K-short-form dramas.
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SHINHWA INTERGLOBAL CO., LTD
Other
- Founded in 2020, Shinwha Interglobal Co., Ltd. is a global distribution company specializing in food, cosmetics, and miscellaneous goods. We supply a wide range of consumer goods to domestic and international markets. In the food sector, we manufacture and distribute "Bokpung Tteokbokki" products on an OEM basis, overseeing the entire process from product planning and production management to distribution and export. We collaborate with domestic manufacturers to develop customized products and focus on developing strategic products for overseas expansion.
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Centralized LLC.
Character
- Founded in 2014 in South Korea, Centralized LLC. began as a publishing company and has evolved into a character IP development and global licensing company built on strong storytelling foundations.
Our flagship IP, Dr. Robot Teo, is a 14-volume science picture book series that tells inspiring stories about robots and technologies designed to benefit humanity. Loved by young readers, the series combines imagination, scientific thinking, and emotional warmth, making it both educational and deeply engaging.
Unlike many IPs that originate from animation and later expand into merchandise, Dr. Robot Teo is a meaningful, story-driven IP that began as a successful book series with an established readership. This provides a solid narrative universe and a loyal fan base—creating a stable and long-term licensing foundation.
The story centers on coexistence between humans and technology, exploring themes such as AI, space exploration, environmental sustainability, and rescue engineering. Through these themes, children are encouraged to imagine and dream about a future where technology and humanity thrive together.
The robot characters within the series possess strong individual identities and a distinctive world-building structure, offering high scalability across multiple platforms and product categories.
We are currently preparing for the production of a full-length animation series. At the same time, the IP is strategically expanding into:
Exhibitions and science experience programs
STEAM educational kits
Live performances
Toys and collectibles
Stationery and lifestyle products
Centralized’s strength lies not only in science-themed storytelling, but in its ability to combine educational value, emotional resonance, and long-term brand vision into a scalable global IP model.
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HIVEMIND Inc.
Cartoon Animation Startup Immersive Content Story Other
- HiveMind Inc. is an AI-driven localization tech startup dedicated to breaking down language barriers and accelerating the global expansion of K-content through advanced AI technology.
Beyond simple text translation, HiveMind is developing Aurorah, an intelligent localization platform that captures the genre-specific characteristics, context, and nuances of diverse IP, including webtoons, web novels, and virtual creator content.
Guided by our mission—“Connecting Creativity through Technology”—we deliver innovative solutions that automate and elevate the end-to-end localization workflow, empowering creators to engage global audiences without linguistic constraints and enabling content companies to enter international markets faster and more efficiently.
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aplan-company
Immersive Content
- aplan-company is a comprehensive arts production group operating under the slogan, “Create the World with Art.” As The Artainment Group, the company designs and delivers artistic inspiration on a global scale, positioning itself as a creative collective that integrates art, technology, and experience.
aplan-company operates six specialized labels: A-Space, which focuses on spatial planning and production; A-Media, dedicated to media art planning and production; A-Perform, a performing arts production company; A-Ground, specializing in fine art production; A-Film, a film and video production studio; and A-Lab, an art research and development institute. Each label maintains its own distinct expertise while remaining organically connected within a unified structure.
Through this integrated framework, aplan-company has established a multidimensional artistic ecosystem that seamlessly connects planning, production, and execution. By creatively converging traditional art with contemporary technologies, the company continues to expand the boundaries of the media art scene and strengthen its role as a leading multidisciplinary arts production company.
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TWOK INTERNATIONAL Co.,Ltd.
Fashion Startup Other
- TWOK International is a beauty-tech company that develops innovative nail products by harnessing the exceptional flexibility and durability of TPU, a material widely used in medical devices and artificial organ applications.
Through reusable product solutions, the company addresses microplastic waste while delivering unique, artisan-driven designs that showcase the value of K-Beauty on the global stage.
In addition, TWOK International reinvests 2% of its revenue into social impact initiatives, supporting the families of Ethiopian veterans of the 625 War and providing vocational education for women and youth of the Koryo-saram community, thereby extending positive influence toward a more sustainable future.
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SONGSONGBOOKS
Cartoon
- A comics-focused publishing house. Its flagship title, Kyung-kyu Cho’s Omurice Jam Jam series, has grown into a long-running bestseller, with 16 volumes published as of March 2026 and more than 500,000 copies sold in total.
The series first began on Daum Webtoon in 2010 and has continued with one season every year. It has now completed 16 seasons, with Season 17 scheduled for 2026, making it one of the longest-running webtoons of its kind.
Built around family life and food, the series goes beyond simple food stories. It explores the history of dishes, word origins, scientific facts, and the many stories connected to what we eat, offering rich and wide-ranging information in an engaging way.
With the growing global interest in K-food, Omurice Jam Jam stands out as a leading food-centered content property that can share Korean food culture through diverse, entertaining, and informative storytelling.
