Kakao Entertainment

Kakao Entertainment, a privately owned company, is headquartered in South Korea. Founded in 2021, it employs approximately 560 individuals. Its main product involves content rights. It is a subsidiary of Kakao. The company operates as an intellectual property (IP) powerhouse within the global entertainment industry. Established through the merger of Kakao's subsidiaries KakaoPage and Kakao M, its corporate structure is divided into its Page Company, which manages a portfolio of serialized web novels and webtoons via international digital platforms like Tapas, Radish, and Wuxiaworld, and its M Company, which oversees mass media, music distribution, and talent management operations. The company acquired K-pop pioneer SM Entertainment and consolidated the music streaming network Melon. Its creative library spans globally syndicated recorded music, streaming media assets, and film selections, featuring titles like Business Proposal, Narco-Saints, Perfect Crown, and Broker.