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NEW KOSDAQ
Diversified entertainment content production and distribution company
About NEW KOSDAQ
Next Entertainment World (NEW) is a South Korean entertainment company involved in content production, distribution, and investment. It was founded in 2008 by Kim Woo-taek, the former president of Showbox, along with Seo Dong-wook and Jang Kyung-ik. The company initially began as a film investment and domestic distribution business and has since expanded into a comprehensive media entity.
NEW's business operates through several specialized subsidiaries. Movie&NEW handles film investment and distribution, responsible for notable works like "Train to Busan" and "Miracle in Cell No. 7". Studio&NEW focuses on producing film and television drama content, including the series "Descendants of the Sun". The company's portfolio also includes Music&NEW for music production and distribution, Contents Panda for global copyright sales, Cine Q for operating movie theaters, eNgine for visual effects (VFX), and NEW ID, which focuses on digital content distribution to global platforms like Roku and Samsung TV Plus. Additionally, Bravo&NEW manages sports broadcasting rights and athlete representation.
The company's business model encompasses the entire value chain from planning and investment to production and distribution across various platforms. Its revenue is generated through film distribution, content sales to domestic and international broadcasters and OTT platforms, music sales, and theater operations. After experiencing a downturn between 2017 and 2019, the company saw a recovery, bolstered by the increasing demand for high-quality content from global streaming services. NEW was successfully listed on the KOSDAQ stock exchange on December 23, 2014, following a significant investment from China's Huace Media Group.
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| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
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| SERIES B✓Equity / VC | Sep 2021 | $18M | $168M | Undisclosed | — |
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Company K Partners- DNDaol Investment (Formerly KTB Network)
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