MEME Entertainment, the operator of the global webtoon platform MemeToon, announced that it has appointed Kim Boo-hyun, a renowned film and webtoon producer, as its new CEO. Kim Boo-hyun has an extensive career in the Korean film industry and is also widely recognized as a prominent figure in the webtoon industry.
Kim identified the potential of the global webtoon market early in his career. He expanded his professional reach by entering the Vietnamese market, where he successfully operated the ClipK Webtoon Studio. This studio specialized in webtoon production, distribution, and global marketing, further establishing Kim's reputation in the industry.
In his role as Chief Content Officer (CCO) of the MemeToon Foundation, Kim has been overseeing both webtoon content and marketing strategies. Expressing his ambitions for MemeToon, Kim stated, "Drawing from my experience in supplying content to major platforms like Naver Webtoon and Kakao Webtoon, I aim to elevate MemeToon to become the number one global blockchain webtoon platform."
The MemeToon Foundation also expressed great anticipation about this new appointment, noting, "With the appointment of Kim Boo-hyun as the new CEO, we have completed our transformation into a one-stop webtoon platform that excels in production, distribution, and global marketing."
This development is significant as it underscores the growing importance of the webtoon market on a global scale. With Kim Boo-hyun at the helm, MemeToon is poised to leverage its expertise in blockchain technology and content production to further solidify its position as a leader in the industry. This appointment could potentially impact the global webtoon market by setting new standards for content quality and distribution efficiency, benefiting both creators and consumers worldwide.
