Levi Keswick
Seoul, the sprawling capital city of South Korea, and the epicentre of K-pop culture, is the ideal incubator for an extensive spectrum of industries, and the Content Creators industry is no exception. Situated amidst Seoul’s pulsating technological development, talented creators are carving out impressive niches, leveraging the state-of-the-art resources available and transforming the global content creation sphere in the process. In this edition of our series, we spotlight leading companies in the Content Creators industry, each based in the vibrant city of Seoul, that are making waves in areas such as software development, digital entertainment, graphic design, and more.
These companies are recognized for their innovative outlook, from providing cutting-edge software solutions to developing impressive digital comics platforms and creating intriguing webtoon genres, each entity adds their distinctive flavour to the industry. Let’s delve into what makes each of these Seoul-headquartered companies distinct in carving out a unique space in the Content Creators industry.
Without further ado, we present our list of companies making noteworthy strides in Seoul’s vibrant Content Creators landscape that are worth keeping on your radar.
bemyfriends
Founded in 2021 by K-Pop global fandom gurus, including Junki Kim, Sanghun Bae, and Steve (Wooseok) Seo, bemyfriends exists at the intersection of Content Creators, Enterprise Software, Media and Entertainment, SaaS, and Software. The company develops cutting-edge software solutions that create sustainable businesses for the things and people you love. Get connected on their LinkedIn page.
Contents First
Contents First is the driving force behind Tappytoon, a popular comics and webnovel platform. Established by Ernest Woo and Sun Bang, the company has attracted over 7 million readers across the globe. Check out their updates on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Copin Communications
Copin Communications chiefly creates emoticon characters and character manuals, in addition to producing captivating webtoon genres.
OGQ
Pioneered by I.T Shin, OGQ is a social creators platform where creators can meet their fans and sell their original works. Their offerings encompass content from photographers, video artists, musicians, illustrators, and font creators.
Noutecompany
Under the visionary leadership of Donghwan Shin, Noutecompany provides a digital stationery content C2C platform for tablet writing applications. Their expansive network extends to Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Minkonet
Founded in 2014 by Deckerd Lee and Peter Kim, Minkonet is dedicated to changing how we view and enjoy video games. They distinguish themselves in cloud computing, eSports, video streaming, and more. To learn about their latest ventures, you can visit their LinkedIn page.
Stela
Established by Hyeri Moon, Young Jae Park, and Younggyu Shin, Stela functions as a music library platform, offering diverse musical content for creators without the copyright fuss.
Kooky
Kooky operates in the sweet spot between art and media entertainment. As a content creator, the brand strives to deliver unique, high-quality content for social media platforms. You can track their story on LinkedIn.
Digital Emation
Digital Emation thrives in the animation sector, masterfully creating visually stunning and reflective media entertainment.
Moviegle
Moviegle creates unique, captivating, and thought-provoking content that intersects between education and film. Learn more from their Twitter feed.
TongRo Images
Creating content that speaks volumes, TongRo Images stands out as a creative agency that brings startling visuals to life. Stay connected with them on Facebook and LinkedIn.
