Company
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HWA HWA CO.,LTD
Character Animation
- HwaHwa is an innovative creative studio that serves as a captivating gateway to Korean (East Asian) culture, employing a distinctively chic approach to storytelling through a captivating array of animations, books, and merchandise. Established in 2020, HwaHwa has achieved notable acclaim, receiving numerous grants from the South Korean government and successfully crowdfunding nine compelling projects, encompassing immersive board games and an esteemed series delving into the captivating realm of the Encyclopedia of Korean Monsters. Drawing inspiration from Korean mythologies, ancient scripts, and historical records, we have meticulously crafted a rich tapestry of authentic Korean monsters and an enchanting fantasy realm known as MeoShinKe, inhabited by a diverse array of unique creatures and forlorn souls. Each monster bears its own enthralling backstory, akin to elusive fairy tales that remain untold even within Korea and Asia. HwaHwa ardently embraces its role as a cultural bridge, forging connections between the East and the West, and promoting a vibrant exchange of cultural treasures.
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PLAYCOMPANY corp.
Broadcasting Music
- Play Company has a strong business connection between artists and global fans, and grows artists and fandoms more firmly online and offline. A new concept company with differentiated business planning and production and distribution of ONE STEP PROCESS With over 15 years of experience and know-how, the company is in charge of all services related to the Korean Wave and K-POP, from planning to concert films (DVD / Blu-Ray), original photobooks and planning products, artist MD, and distribution.
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HURYOUNGMAN Inc.
Cartoon
- Hur Youngman Inc. is a content company that holds, preserves, and expands the rights to the works of Hur Youngman, one of Korea’s most iconic cartoonists. Based on his philosophy and artistry—reflected in over 230 works and more than 140,000 comic pages created over the past five decades—we breathe new life into his legacy by developing a wide range of derivative content. From comics and dramas to films, exhibitions, and brand collaborations, we strive to maximize the value of the Hur Youngman IP across various platforms. Our focus is on reinterpreting comics as cultural heritage and creating content that resonates across generations. By bridging tradition and innovation, we aim to connect with the global audience through timeless storytelling.
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ORCA MUSIC
Broadcasting Music Other
- Orca Music is a Japanese and global concert and IP development label with world-class music creators. Orca Music aims for a vertical structure and transparent management for efficiency centered on concerts and A&R functions. It directly owns the IP of exclusive artists such as idols and is capable of self-producing content and securing IP. The performance business is completing the overseas performance business structure and generating revenue to respond to demands according to changes in the fandom market such as changes in CD sales and to meet the needs of investors and labels with mid- to large-sized idol groups.
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ANDOPEN Co., Ltd.
Immersive Content
- ANDOPEN is developing a hybrid biometric cardholder verification solution, utilizing facial recognition integrated IoT gateways to verify user identity and prevent misuse and fraud, and supplying it to various fields requiring identity authentication.
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Toonsquare
Character Cartoon Animation
- Toonsquare is a tech and content startup specializing in AI-powered webtoon creation solutions. Founded in 2019 after its beginnings at Samsung Electronics' C-Lab, Toonsquare develops innovative digital creation tools such as Tooning, an educational webtoon platform for students and beginners, and Tooning Plus, an advanced authoring tool for both professional and amateur webtoon creators and storytellers. These services enable users worldwide to easily create, edit, and share webtoons, web novels, and other creative content. With cutting-edge AI technologies, Toonsquare empowers a new generation of creators.
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Studio ZOOM
Broadcasting Startup
- Studio Zoom is a short-form professional production company established based on the experience of producing about 1,500 domestic and foreign movie trailers in Korea. It is a company that commissions, produces, and sells short-form contents abroad.
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BIGHOUSE ENTERTAINMNET Co., Ltd
Broadcasting Cartoon Startup Other
- Big House Entertainment develops new and innovative global content formats and IPs, and plans and produces content that increases the value of OSMU utilization. BigHouse Entertainment Co.,Ltd is a company specialized in the global documentary field. In 2023, we have produced our own IP, such as 'Royal Table,' as a global documentary series consisting of 100 episodes. With our One Source Multi Use strategy, we maximize the value of our content to enhance brand value through in-depth storytelling. In particular, we offer a 'Royal Table Tour' based on the concept of 'Royal Table,' providing a unique and immersive experience. In addition, we are also producing children's educational books alongside the 'Royal Table webtoon'. Through our global network and partnerships, we aim to further elevate the global presence of Korean K-content, leading the industry with future innovation and creativity.