What Chorokbaem Media does

Chorokbaem Media (초록뱀미디어) is a privately-held South Korean digital content production company headquartered in Seoul's Gangnam district (Eonju-ro 726, 16F). Founded in 2014 and led by co-Representative Directors Kim Dong-jun (김동준) and Yoon Dong-hyun (윤동현), the company operates a horizontal content production model spanning drama series and mid-form content, with a self-described positioning as the "NO.1 Digital contents producing company in global entertainment." The company's product surface consists of (1) a content production business delivering drama and mid-form video works (the website's portfolio section lists 10 catalogued productions under the main_visual48–57 series), (2) a talent representation service (연기자 프로필 / Actor Profiles) that accepts talent submissions exclusively via the corporate webmaster email, and (3) an emerging AI content curation initiative centered on the 2026 Korea AI Content Festival mid-form drama competition.

The business model is project-based content production: the company produces and presumably licenses or distributes drama and mid-form content to Korean entertainment platforms, supplemented by talent management fees from its actor roster. No revenue model, pricing model, or customer logos are disclosed in available sources. Geographic footprint is nominally South Korea with an aspirational "global entertainment" positioning but no disclosed international revenue or operational presence.

The financial table provided in the input data shows revenue figures ranging from $5.2 billion to $47.2 billion (2021–2025), but these figures are inconsistent with the company's profile (11–50 employees, private, no disclosed revenue) and are almost certainly misattributed from another entity, likely denominated in KRW rather than USD. The company itself reports revenue as "Not available" in primary sources. Operating signals are positive: the website is live, the notice board was updated June 2026, and active programming (AI competition) is underway. The 2021 funding round featured notable strategic investors including Bithumb, Wemade, Lotte Homeshopping, Vidente, and YG PLUS, though no subsequent funding activity is disclosed.

Name

Chorokbaem Media

Legal name

(주)초록뱀미디어

Website

https://chorokbaem.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Chorokbaem Media (초록뱀미디어) is a privately-held Seoul-based digital content production company founded in 2014 that produces dramas and mid-form content, operates an actor profile management service, and curates the Korea AI Content Festival. It is led by co-CEOs Kim Dong-jun and Yoon Dong-hyun.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Entertainment Content Production

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Industries (5121)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Anime Production (MPADACAF)

Keywords

• Digital content production
• Drama production
• Mid-form drama
• Actor profile management
• AI content creation

Headquarters

HQ city

Seoul

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Core offering

Chorokbaem Media produces and distributes digital entertainment content, including dramas, mid-form dramas, and AI-assisted works, for global entertainment audiences. It also operates an actor profile management service (talent representation) and organizes the Korea AI Content Festival in the mid-form drama division. The company is incorporated as (주)초록뱀미디어 (Chorokbaem Media Co., Ltd.) in South Korea.

Product overview

Chorokbaem Media operates as a digital content production company focused on global entertainment. The company offers actor profile management services and organizes AI content competitions (AI 공모전), maintaining a portfolio of visual content including drama productions. The product portfolio consists of core talent representation services with additional initiatives in AI content creation through competitions and festivals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Actor Profile Management (연기자 프로필) Talent representation service for actors, accepting profile submissions via email at [email protected]; offline submissions are explicitly not accepted.
• Digital Entertainment Content Production (Drama and Mid-Form Content) Production of digital entertainment content including dramas and mid-form content for global entertainment audiences; portfolio showcased on the company website.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• JTBC Studios: Production arm of JTBC, producing Korean dramas and entertainment content. Comparable as a Korean production company working across scripted drama formats and adjacent entertainment IP.
• Studio Dragon: Korea's largest dedicated drama production company behind hits like 'Crash Landing on You' and 'Sweet Home.' Directly comparable as a Korean drama-focused production house competing for streaming platform commissions.
• Playlist Global: Korean digital-first content studio focused on web dramas and short-form serialized content. Comparable as a digitally native Korean production company building IP for online platforms rather than traditional broadcasters.
• SLL (formerly Drama House Studio): Korean drama production studio spun out of JTBC, producing scripted series for domestic and global streaming platforms. Comparable as a Korean drama-focused production company serving streaming-first distribution.

Broad incumbents

• CJ ENM: Korean entertainment conglomerate operating tvN, film distribution, and content production. Comparable as a larger incumbent that produces and distributes dramas across broadcast, theatrical, and streaming channels in Korea.
• MBC C&I: Content production and distribution arm of Korean broadcaster MBC, producing dramas and entertainment programs. Comparable as a Korean broadcaster-affiliated production entity with deep library and platform distribution.
• KBS Media: Production and content distribution subsidiary of Korean public broadcaster KBS. Comparable as a Korean broadcaster-affiliated production entity producing dramas, variety, and entertainment content.

Emerging players

• Bon Factory (초록뱀미디어와 협업 관계에 있는 제작사): Independent Korean drama and film production company working with mid-tier talent on network and OTT projects. Comparable as a smaller Korean production house competing for streaming commissions outside the major studios.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/chorokbaem

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors7 records

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M&A1 record

Investments2 records

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