# Junkoo Kim

> Junkoo Kim is the founder, CEO and chairman of WEBTOON Entertainment. A Seoul National University applied chemistry graduate who joined NAVER as a developer in 2004, he started WEBTOON in Korea in 2005 and led its growth into an international comics and entertainment business, including its June 2024 Nasdaq listing.

- **Role:** Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman at WEBTOON Entertainment
- **Organizations:** WEBTOON Entertainment, NAVER
- **Education:** Bachelor of Science, Applied Chemistry, Seoul National University
- **Known for:** Founded WEBTOON in 2005., Led WEBTOON Entertainment through its 2024 Nasdaq IPO, raising $315 million in gross proceeds., Named to Bloomberg Businessweek’s 2024 Screentime Ones to Watch.

## Career timeline

- **2004** — Joined NAVER as a developer.
- **2005** — Started WEBTOON in South Korea.
- **2014** — LINE Webtoon launched internationally.
- **2016** — Became CEO of WEBTOON Entertainment upon its September incorporation.
- **2024** — Led WEBTOON Entertainment through its June 27 Nasdaq debut under WBTN.
- **2026** — Retained CEO and chairman roles as the company appointed a president and approved arrangements for his U.S. relocation.

## Achievements

- Founded WEBTOON in 2005.
- Led WEBTOON Entertainment through its 2024 Nasdaq IPO, raising $315 million in gross proceeds.
- Named to Bloomberg Businessweek’s 2024 Screentime Ones to Watch.
- Named to Gold House’s 2025 A100 list.
- Included in the Los Angeles Business Journal’s LA500 in 2025 and 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — An October 5 SEC filing disclosed September 30 approval of arrangements for his relocation of primary residence from Korea to the United States, with his CEO and chairman roles continuing.
- **2026-05** — Included in the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2026 LA500.
- **2026-03** — With Yongsoo Kim appointed president, Junkoo Kim shifted focus toward long-term strategy and vision.
- **2026-01** — WEBTOON and Disney completed strategic agreements, including Disney’s approximately 2% equity investment and plans for a new digital comics platform.

## Links

- Website: https://www.webtoons.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/junkoo-kim-53094918b
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/webtoonofficial
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCApPju22mAlKRO_JT4DODIg
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/webtoonofficial/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/webtoonofficial/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@webtoonofficial

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Last updated: 2026-10-22