Company
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Newbranchcontentory
Broadcasting Startup Story Other
- nfinite Expansion, a New Narrative in Vertical: New Branch Contentory
New Branch Contentory believes in the power of storytelling that transcends borders. Within just one year of its founding, the company has rapidly emerged as a leader in the vertical short-form drama market, driven by an extensive distribution network and exclusive global partnerships.
Core Competencies
Unrivaled Global Network & Exclusive Partnerships: In our first year, we have secured a vast number of trading partners across major Asian platforms in Japan, China, and Vietnam. Most notably, we maintain exclusive distribution channels in key international territories, providing a premium gateway for domestic content to enter global markets.
Proven Content Insight & Original IP Portfolio: We hold over 10 original IPs, including Zero Probability Romance, Divorcing a Virgin Ghost, and Taming the National Treasure Ditz. Our expertise in producing and planning short-form projects enables us to maximize the commercial value of the content we distribute.
Strategic Global Alliances: Through MOUs with global partners such as Uzbekistan's IT Park and Mongolia's GOMS FAMILY, we are pioneering new markets and setting the global standard for vertical drama distribution.
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21 Studios, Inc.
Broadcasting Animation Startup Other
- “ 2 or more content, 1 IP ”. 21STUDIOS specializes in story IP planning and development. The company is developing and investing in various content IPs that can be developed into dramas, films, animations, webtoons and novels. We aim to create multiple formats of content based on powerful stories. We also pursue step-by-step expansion of IP through partnerships.
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zeroquest
Startup Immersive Content
- ZeroQuest is an AI-based net-zero solution company that combines artificial intelligence with carbon reduction data to build a more sustainable society. Its key products are divided into two main areas: carbon reduction projects and AI projects. In the carbon reduction sector, the company’s core services are StepQuest and Susty Cup. StepQuest is a platform that measures stair-use behavior instead of elevators or escalators through NFC, GPS, and sensor technologies, then quantifies energy savings and carbon reduction. This allows individuals to verify their eco-friendly actions with data, while companies and institutions can use the results for ESG performance management and carbon reduction campaigns. Susty Cup is an NFC-based reusable cup tracking solution that visualizes the reduction of disposable cup use and related carbon savings, making it useful for universities, public institutions, companies, and franchises seeking practical ESG implementation.
In the AI sector, ZeroQuest’s representative projects are K-Mate and AIvisor. K-Mate is a Korean language and cultural learning platform that combines Korean Wave content, generative AI, and video-call style interaction, enabling global users to learn Korean in a more immersive way through K-pop, K-dramas, and K-culture. AIvisor is a camera-based generative AI recycling guide service that helps users identify how to separate waste, understand recycling processes, and estimate carbon reduction effects simply by taking a photo of an item. Through these solutions, ZeroQuest is building both measurable carbon reduction services and practical AI tools that improve daily life, positioning itself as a company that advances sustainability and user experience at the same time.
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Book21 Publishing Group
Character Animation Other
- BOOK21 Inc. was established in 1990 with the spirit of "Unlike yesterday, Unlike others.""
For the growth and development of the publishing industry in the 21st century, we boldly abandoned the existing family and traditional publishing system and adopted transparent management and meritocracy based on sharing and sharing. In addition, planning and marketing centered on planning and marketing, regularization of quarterly workshops centered on talent, and bold editing and design outsourcing started the efficient operation of publishers.
As a content provider, BOOK21 is leading the flow of the Korean publishing industry by differentiating brands by field and strategy.
In addition, in order to grow into a content leader that breaks down boundaries, we plan to expand our video media business to grow into a content company.
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NINIKIDS is a representative channel for children's content operated by Book21.
It’s a popular kids’ channel that reached 1 million subscribers within two and a half years of launching, and has now surpassed a total of 2 million subscribers worldwide, continuing to grow steadily.
With videos realized in 2D animation, we produce contents that contain various play education contents based on the enjoyment process such as colors, animals, dinosaurs, and emotional expressions.
With the concept of a fairy who protects emotions, the characters are designed based on animals familiar to children and lead the story of the content.
Starting with the Korean channel, we are currently operating multiple language channels by translating and dubbing into English/Spanish/Indonesian channels.
In the future, we aim to become a mega kids IP by expanding various educational contents for children not only domestically but also globally.
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It is the best-selling children's learning comic book in Korea and has now sold more than 23 million copies.
The combination of Chinese characters, magical fantasy elements, and the educational elements of Cheonjamun became sensationally popular, and it is still a bestseller 20 years after its first publication.
In addition, we have expanded our business in various ways such as TV animation, theater version, and toys, and we are still expanding our partnership using IP.
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SUNNY SIDE UP
Character Fashion Startup Immersive Content
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SUNNY SIDE UP is a content-driven IP company built around “EGGSY WORLD,” a character universe that started from 528 hand-drawn egg illustrations.
Our viral content, including the “high-paid part-timer” series and “Invisible Cooking,” has reached millions of views, evolving EGGSY from a simple character into an experience-based content brand that lives both online and offline.
We operate themed pop-up stores and flagship activations across Korea and globally, where each project is designed as an interactive experience rather than a retail space. Through this model, we have expanded into international markets including the U.S., Japan, China, and Malaysia via IP licensing and content collaborations.
SUNNY SIDE UP builds a scalable business by converting content into experience, experience into fandom, and fandom into revenue.
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Studio S Co.,Ltd.
Broadcasting Other
- “Making the world brighter by offering a wider perspective on tomorrow” is SBS’s vision.
We are striving to enrich our viewers’ lives and make our society cheerful and healthy.
Based on the values of fidelity, creativity, diversity and practicality,
we will leap into a world-class media group, together with our outstanding talent at SBS Media Group.
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Centralized LLC.
Character Immersive Content Story Other
- 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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Stella& Inc.
Cartoon Animation Startup Immersive Content Story Other
- Stella& Inc.
A content tech company that opens the unlimited potential of storytelling.
We help our partners realize their dream of global growth, and as a Korean company,
we have provided various services in the global market and created endless, innovative content experiences.
Below are the four main services that we provide.
1. Localization - We translate and edit content tailored to the readers and market of each country.
2. Global Distribution - We distribute globally through our platform and business channels.
3. Content Development - We discover new IPs and provide support in creating new content.
4. Story Entertainment Platform - We provide an ecosystem where readers and creators can enjoy various content as one.
We have been operating “Rivell,” a global multimedia web novel platform, since its launch in May, and we are also developing an AI-powered short-form animation studio.
We combine content with technology, and through it we aim to become a global story entertainment company in the global market.
