MEME Entertainment, the operator of the global webtoon platform MemeToon, announced that Kim Boo-hyun, a renowned film and webtoon producer, has been appointed as the company's new CEO. Kim Boo-hyun is highly regarded for his long-standing career in the Korean film industry and his significant contributions to the webtoon sector.
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 operated the ClipK Webtoon Studio. This studio specialized in webtoon production, distribution, and global marketing, showcasing Kim's capacity to innovate and adapt to diverse market demands.
In his role as the Chief Content Officer (CCO) of the MemeToon Foundation, Kim has been responsible for overseeing both webtoon content and marketing strategies. He 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 expressed great anticipation regarding Kim's appointment, indicating that this leadership change completes the company's transformation into a comprehensive webtoon platform excelling in production, distribution, and global marketing. This strategic move is expected to significantly impact the webtoon industry, potentially setting new standards for content creation and distribution on a global scale.
