Kakao Entertainment

⛱️ Kakao Entertainment owns one of the largest story IP libraries in Korea, with many of its popular web novels and webtoons adapted into a wide range of formats, including animation and drama. With a deep understanding of its own IP strengths, the company excels at illuminating the unique charms of the original works while adding fresh elements tailored to each new adaptation. Adding to this momentum, its summer slate of transformative, growth-driven stories highlighting protagonists who live on their own terms is expanding. The roster includes “#TombRaiderKing,” “#ABonaFideKiller,” and “#DoctorontheEdge.” 👉 Read more: https://lnkd.in/g-Bg-D4E

📢 #MONSTAX's #KIHYUN is making his solo comeback after more than three years, releasing his second mini-album "#BORDERLINE" on July 7! "BORDERLINE" weaves together seven tracks that capture the journey of discovering one's own direction on a path with no predetermined answers. Leading the album is "#SoGood," a song driven by soaring guitar riffs and KIHYUN's explosive vocals. It centers on the moment of trusting one's own instincts and decisions in a world that ceaselessly demands the "correct" answer, conveying a powerful message about pursuing freedom. The album also features "#LazyDay" and "#Howling," which were previously unveiled during MONSTA X's world tour and festival performances to enthusiastic anticipation. Having portrayed the pure emotions and memories of youth through his previous two solo releases, KIHYUN now showcases a deeper musical identity and a more defined message with "BORDERLINE." Renowned for his live performances, drama OSTs, and appearances at major festivals, KIHYUN is ready to show what he has in store this time! 👉 Watch 'So Good' MV teaser: lnkd.in/gv3EgCRB

🍒 #Berriz ― Kakao Entertainment's global K-culture fan platform ― has launched "My Cabinet," a new service where fans worldwide can record and archive their activities digitally! Fans can now create their own digital cabinets on Berriz to collect and save stickers showcasing their fan activities. Every activity ― including posts, comments, likes, and the official merchandise (MD) purchase history from the Berriz Shop ― can be converted into eye-catching digital stickers. At launch, multiple digital cabinets and customized stickers will be released, based on the fan communities and stores of #IU, #MONSTAX, #IVE, #idle, and #WOODZ. Fans can freely decorate their cabinets with these stickers, creating and sharing their unique spaces filled with memories. They can also collect photos uploaded by Berriz artists as polaroids to deck out their cabinets. "My Cabinet" embraces the global K-pop fandom's passion for personalizing and customizing their items like diaries and lockers. Join Berriz and expand the thrill of real-world fandom right onto mobile screens!

🎼 #IVE, #WOODZ, #aespa, and #EXO are set to captivate fans around the world with major international #tours this summer! Representing Kakao Entertainment labels alongside its strategic business partner, SM Entertainment, the artists will bring their signature performances to audiences across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, continuing to strengthen their global presence. 👉 Read more: lnkd.in/gjdaaV-3

🎬 Kakao Entertainment enjoyed a highly successful first half of the year, with its #Netflix series “#TheWONDERfools” and “#BoyfriendonDemand” hitting global home runs with their distinctive narratives. Also building on the recently released suspense drama “#NotesfromtheLastRow,” Kakao Entertainment’s genre-spanning 2026 slate features the upcoming action-comedy “#ABonaFideKiller” and the thriller “#Mousetrap,” cementing its status as a global studio. 👉 Read more: lnkd.in/gpH-T-w3

📖 The #Netflix series "#NotesfromtheLastRow," produced by Kakao Entertainment, is premiering on June 26 amid high anticipation! The suspense drama centers around Heo Mun-oh (#ChoiMinsik,) a grumpy literature professor and failed writer who becomes enamored by the talent of Lee Kang (#ChoiHyunwook,) a mysterious student who always sits in the back row of his class. Heo offers Lee writing lessons – but as he sinks into the story, their sessions spiral into chaos. "I was missing a work like this, one with a literary fragrance," said Choi Min-sik, a star from the drama "Big Bet" who is venturing into a Netflix project for the first time. "This series leaves a lot of room for contemplation, and viewers might be able to put themselves into the characters' shoes." At the heart of the narrative lies a compelling story, seamlessly combining gripping tension and a deep exploration of the human psyche. Elevated by the actors' incandescent on-screen chemistry and nuanced direction, "Notes from the Last Row" is poised to mesmerize viewers worldwide. Stay tuned!

📢 #AEN, a new Korean-Japanese boy group launched by Kakao Entertainment's label #Starship Entertainment and Japan's #Amuse, will open its global fan community on #Berriz! Ahead of its official debut, the septet will closely connect with followers worldwide and offer a sneak peek into their pre-debut lives. Those curious about the rookie stars but have had no way to explore them can now come over to Berriz ― Kakao Entertainment's global K-culture fan platform! AEN, short for “A New Era of Now,” consists of four Korean and three Japanese members. Among them, #JIYONG, #BOMIN, #KYUHYUN, #HARU, #JUNSEO, and #KAIRA were contestants on Starship’s trainee audition project “Debut’s Plan” (2025). #HARUTO is a newly added Japanese member who is expected to create strong chemistry with the existing lineup. On June 27, AEN will hold the “First Encounter” greeting showcase ― its first-ever stage appearance ― heralding the beginning of its musical adventure. Launched in March 2025, Berriz has brought together fans from 202 countries, with about 80 percent of them coming from abroad. It has established itself as a dynamic playground for global K-culture aficionados, featuring fan communities for top-tier K-pop artists and content IPs while offering distinctive features including an online store tailored to its diverse user base. 👉 Visit AEN's Berriz community: berriz.in/en/aen_offcl/

🥁 #DragonPony from Antenna will kick off its first-ever solo #tour in #Japan, performing in Tokyo (June 17) and Osaka (June 21)! In the "Dragon Pony 2026 Run To Run Japan Tour," the powerful energy felt throughout the band's Japanese debut EP "#RuntoRun" will take center stage. Dropped on June 10, the EP is led by "#RuntoWin," a song featuring a wind-cutting beat that delivers an intense rush, paired with lyrics that showcase a fierce determination to race toward one's goal. The EP also offers "#StandTogether," "#OneLightOneTime," "#BreaktheChain," and "#LookBack," encompassing diverse themes ranging from solidarity and youth to unconditional love. As a self-producing band where all members participate in songwriting, composing, and arranging, Dragon Pony showcases its deepened musical prowess through this release. Following its solo concerts in Seoul and Taipei in May, the band will continue to expand its global profile with a Japanese tour, further spotlighting its refreshing yet lyrical sound and vibrant stage presence!

🍈 Kakao Entertainment’s music streaming platform, #Melon, is set to hold the 18th Melon Music Awards (#MMA2026) on Nov. 14-15 at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul! This marks the first time K-pop’s largest awards ceremony will expand to two days, uniting a more diverse lineup of artists and fans from around the world. Kakao Entertainment will also tie the upcoming MMA to the “Global-K Chart,” which it launched in collaboration with Tencent Music (China) and LINE MUSIC (Japan). MMA2026 will utilize this chart to reflect the global fan response, with specific categories and criteria to be disclosed in due course. 👉 Read more: lnkd.in/gG-ceTCM

👏 Kakao Entertainment artists are capturing the global spotlight, earning high praise from global media outlets! Among them are #WOODZ (EDAM Entertainment) and #KiiiKiii (Starship Entertainment), who are drawing significant attention from both global fans and overseas media. Both acts recently made it onto the “The 30 Best Albums of 2026 So Far” by the prominent U.S. music publication The #FADER, demonstrating their growing status in the international market. 👉 Read more: lnkd.in/gTDqhfqc