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**Afun, a virtual IP start-up, ‘joins hands’ with Japan’s Sony with digital human technology… Accelerate your virtual IP business**
Afun Interactive (CEO Kwon Do-kyun), a virtual IP startup, and Sony Music Solutions, a leading Japanese entertainment solution company, have joined hands.
Afun realizes a digital human through long-term accumulation of realistic graphic implementation technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and 3D facial control. Digital celebrities, born with unrivaled technology, are active in various stages and events and are getting good responses, and are continuing to evolve and develop, aiming for a future concierge service.
It is unusual for a Korean character to enter the character powerhouse Japan as a Korean character, but with this agreement, Afun Interactive plans to enter the Japanese and global markets in earnest through various cooperation and support through Sony Group’s extensive network.
CJ ENM also highly valued the potential of Afun Interactive and is fully investing and supporting it. It is also preparing for the future industry with various strategic partners by attracting investment from the founder of Twitch in the US.
Do-kyun Kwon, CEO of Afun Interactive, said, â??The Sony group has strong global power in all fields of content, including music, games, and movies. We look forward to synergy,â? he said.
He added, “With Sony’s strong trust and dedication to create new markets, we will present high-quality content and new technologies.”
Meanwhile, Afun Interactive has surpassed 4 million social media followers and has established itself as a representative global IP in Metaverse, including APOKI, Lesha (3.4 million), and Obadoju (450,000). IPs, etc.
After debuting with the digital single ‘Get It Out’ in February 2021, Apoki has released three singles and two Japanese versions, and has since released not only Korea and Japan, but also the United States, Brazil, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Mexico. We are building a global fandom. In June, the US virtual influencer information site Virtual Humane was also selected as the number one in “Korea’s Top 10 Virtual Influencers”.
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