KidariStudio, Inc.
KKRX:0201204,075.00
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-150.00
(-3.55%)
ISIN
KR7020120002
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- CEO
- Heungbeom Heo
- Full Time Employees
- 281
- Sector
- Technology services
- Industry
- Information technology services
- Address
- 273-50, Seongsu 2-ga Seoul SL South Korea
- IPO Date
- Jul 3, 1996
- Website
- kidaristudio.com
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- KidariStudio, Inc. is a South Korean media content company primarily engaged in the development and distribution of digital media content including webtoons, web novels, video content, and merchandising (MD) products. The company operates through core business divisions comprising Webtoon, Web Novel, MD, and Video. Its key products include e-books focused on romance and martial arts genres; e-learning services; and webtoon platforms such as Bomtoon, which targets adult female readers, Lezhin Comics, which caters to adult audiences, and Delitoon, which serves a French-speaking market. The video segment covers video production and copyright distribution services. KidariStudio also leverages merchandising by producing and selling goods based on its webtoon intellectual properties. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, operating as a subsidiary of Daou Data Corp. In recent developments, KidariStudio has strengthened its global presence and digital content innovation through strategic alliances and investments. Notably, in 2023, it made a strategic investment in Maro Studio, a company specializing in 3D digital content and virtual character production, aiming to integrate webtoon IP with virtual content for the metaverse market. In 2024, KidariStudio partnered with Manga Arabia to co-produce and translate its webtoon content for the Arabic-speaking market, enhancing its international distribution network. Additionally, it is collaborating with Japanese companies such as Maho Film and Kadokawa to adapt its popular webtoon “Surgeon Elise” into a 12-part animated series set for global streaming in 2024. The company also engages in co-productions and content exchanges with Japanese entertainment subsidiaries like Gigatoon Studio to expand its global footprint. KidariStudio primarily generates revenue through the microtransaction model on its platforms, where users purchase virtual currency to access premium serialized content, creating a direct consumer-to-content monetization channel. It focuses on expanding monthly active users and increasing average revenue per user, particularly in international markets. KidariStudio’s operations extend beyond South Korea into overseas markets, targeting digital content consumers worldwide with localized platforms. The company’s recent financial performance reflects growth in webtoon revenue, supported by increased international sales and content diversification. KidariStudio's comprehensive media content offerings and strategic global partnerships position it as a significant player in the digital entertainment and publishing sectors. KidariStudio continues to innovate by launching new titles and expanding merchandising around its content franchises, reflecting a strategic emphasis on integrated content and product ecosystem growth. The company reported a strong increase in operating profits in late 2025, underscoring the success of these initiatives in driving business expansion and profitability. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, KidariStudio, Inc. operates as a digital media content developer, publisher, and distributor with a growing global presence and a strategic focus on virtual content, international collaborations, and diversified revenue streams within the interactive media industry.