Company
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Youil Media
Character Cartoon Animation
- YOUIL Media is Animation Production & Character Licensing Consulting Group that represents Asia beyond Korea. Leading the latest trend, we plan & develop contents of various genres and deliver them to our customers. We are taking the lead in developing contents through aggressive global marketing. Have a great story idea but unsure of what to do next ? We will work with you, together with your big ideas and imaginative spirits; and develop the idea out of the box! We offer consultancy services in the following: Assisting in preparing development kit; conceptual arts, character development, story development and pitch bible Pre-planning stages of an animation project to determine production needs and capacity Analyzing and determining your target market and audience Budgeting and scheduling planning for production Providing editorial consultations on the buyers and/or broadcasters fit for your project Providing consultations on co-production structures & financing.
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sipo_studio
Character
- sipo studio is a creative studio that produces character and illustration content based on everyday emotions and storytelling. Starting from comics, the studio has developed original character IPs and is currently focusing on the dog character “Dani,” which is used across merchandise, publications, and illustration projects. Rather than existing as simple visuals, sipo studio’s characters are designed to convey stories and emotions, allowing them to expand into various content formats and commercial products. With domestic copyright registration already secured, the studio is actively developing character-based goods and collaborations, and aims to grow its IP for sustainable use in international markets.
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IPDUCK Corp.
Startup Other
- How “dedicated” are fans to your character? IPduck visualizes the appeal of creator-owned IPs through a proprietary metric called the IP Affinity Index, translating fan engagement into clear scores, rankings, and market value at a glance. Fans enjoy following the growth journey of the IPs they love. Buyers discover emerging trends and promising properties. Creators gain immediate insight into how their work is being received in the market. Going beyond simple merchandise sales, IPduck is a platform that builds a new IP ecosystem—one where fans, buyers, and creators grow together.
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HAKSAN PUBLISHING CO., LTD.
Cartoon Other
- Driven by constant creation and challenges since its foundation in 1995, Haksan Publishing Co., Ltd. is a content publishing and creation group striving to bring the value of inspiration and joy to a broad audience. One of the major Japanese manga publishers in South Korea, Haksan Publishing adapts to a constantly changing business environment by producing and distributing competitive content in various new fields, including digital content and merchandising business. Besides continuously leading the manga publishing industry, Haksan Publishing is also adapting to the changing market environment of the digital content era by producing and distributing webtoon and webnovel content of the highest quality. We produce major IPs in the domestic market and aim to make our content shine even more in the digital age through online services, global distribution, and OSMU business. More than 160 of our webtoon titles are distributed in 12 languages around the world, and we are actively working on entering foreign markets with our webnovels and webtoon printed books.
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studio popcorn Inc.
Character Animation Immersive Content
- Studio Popcorn is a digital animation production company formed by a crew with many years of experience, and is a company that passionately plans and produces creative content. In addition, our goal is to move people's hearts and deliver joy by producing attractive and profitable content, and by combining innovative digital technology with accumulated know-how and creative planning, we have created content suitable for the new media era and are loved globally. It is our dream to become an animation studio. This is Studio Popcorn, a company that turns dreams and imaginations into reality.
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AlphaSonic Entertaunment Co.,Ltd.
Character Animation Music Startup Immersive Content
- Founded in 2023, it is a content brand agency specializing in the distribution and marketing of famous domestic and foreign brands. We provide unique solutions in various fields such as characters, animations, and music, and aim to create value that exceeds customers' expectations. With the vision of being a "global partner that maximizes brand value and provides customers with a special experience," we are pursuing sustainable growth based on trust between customers and brands. The main service is Launch and manage content Establish a brand strategy optimized for the domestic market Building and maintaining brand image Marketing and Communication Establish and implement integrated marketing strategies Efficient public relations through digital and offline channels Distribution and Sales Strategies Establishment of online and offline distribution networks Development of customized sales strategies with data analytics Customer Experience Management Improve service with customer feedback Provide a differentiated customer experience We cooperate with a variety of contents and provide customers with an original experience. Representative brands include Dinosaur Daedal and our neighborhood Baeksuji. - Always respond to changing markets by seeking new ideas and solutions. - Build relationships based on trust between customers and partners. - Improve services and products by prioritizing customer voices. It serves as a bridge between content brands and customers and strives for sustainable growth. We will continue to create a better future through cooperation with global content.
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Bread Barbershop Co., LTD
Character Animation
- Bread Barbershop Co., LTD is an animation studio established in 2016 to produce <Bread Barber Shop>. The company was founded by Ji-hwan Jung, who participated in the production for Pororo and Taoyo. The producer Hyunah Ko, participated in Lava and Princess Sofia. Bread Barbershop is about Mr. Bread, who is the best barber in town, does colorful makeover show for desserts. With his assistant Wilk and cashier Choco, they create stories people can relate. For the first time, Bread Barbershop was broadcasted on KBS in January 2019. After the success in Korea, it is currently broadcasted in United States, Italy, Mongolia, China and more. Bread Barbershop Co., LTD is doing their best to create contents that can be enjoyed by all ages in many countries.
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STUDIO NEXTPAGE Inc.
Character
- NextPage Inc. is an IP commercialization company founded in 2021. Through a close strategic partnership with OCON Inc. a leading 3D CGI animation studio established in 1996, NextPage exclusively manages the global business development of OCON’s flagship character IPs, including Pororo the Little Penguin and Dibo the Gift Dragon. Based on a diversified business model encompassing distribution, licensing, and co-production, NextPage maximizes the value of IPs across domestic and international markets. The company has also collaborated with various public institutions—such as the Seoul Metropolitan Government, Gyeonggi Province, the Ministry of Justice, the Korea Energy Agency, the Korean Intellectual Property Office, and the Gyeonggi Provincial Police Agency—contributing to the creation of social value through animation IPs. In addition, NextPage actively develops and expands its own original IPs, including Bunny Gongjuu, KKURIZ, and NYAO CAT, accelerating their entry into global markets. Through strategic partnerships with overseas partners, NextPage continues to strengthen the global competitiveness of K-content and drive sustainable growth in the international IP business.
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FOUND Co.,Ltd.
Character
- FOUND Co.,Ltd. is a premier character brand design agency specializing in Character Brand development, AI-integrated content, and global licensing. Our team consists of industry experts who played pivotal roles in the success of world-renowned Korean icons, including Kakao Friends, Pinkfong, and Bellygom. Using our proprietary branding methodology, we are building a powerful "Multi IP-Mega IP" portfolio, including: - YOYO : A pink hippo capturing the public's heart with its relatable take on health and the "yo-yo" dieting struggle. - Shebomz : A viral sensation offering honest, empathetic storytelling about women’s health through its unique "uterus" character. - Uncle Soongu : A charming ‘ajussi’ character providing life counseling with a retro vibe; winner of the 2025 KOCCA New Character IP Grand Prize and ranked #1 in national Photoism voting. Our ultimate vision is to create and cultivate world-class character IPs that showcase Korea’s creative excellence on the global stage.