Action Square Hires Gosejun, Key Producer Behind MapleStory's Success, to Lead Global Game Launch for a Second Golden Era...
[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunseok Yoo] Action Square announced on the 6th that it has recruited Gosejun, former Nexon general producer who led the heyday of MapleStory, and Baekdusan, Technical Director (TD), and is embarking on a full-scale move for a new leap forward.
General Producer Gosejun served as the head of MapleStory development at Nexon and is recognized as a key figure who led the second golden age of MapleStory by setting the highest concurrent user records for PC online games through large-scale updates such as Big Bang and Legend.
TD Baekdusan has diverse experience, having worked with the Mabinogi development team and overseeing MapleStory's overseas services, successfully managing services in over 80 countries worldwide. He later co-developed new mobile projects such as Maple Blitz X, which were successfully launched in the market, earning recognition and joining Action Square.
Appointed as the CEO of Action Square Dev, Action Square's game development subsidiary, General Producer Gosejun possesses extensive experience leading large-scale game development organizations and know-how in servicing over 80 countries globally. Going forward, he will lead Action Square's development organization and oversee overall game development, including new titles utilizing various IPs.
General Producer Gosejun said, "I am honored to join Action Square, a renowned action game company with numerous hit mobile games based on excellent development capabilities," adding, "I will undertake various initiatives, from domestic live development and global expansion of Samguk Blade to new title development using verified IPs owned by Action Square."
Hot Picks Today
"Rather Than Endure a 1.5 Million KRW Stipend, I'd Rather Earn 500 Million in the U.S." Top Talent from SNU and KAIST Are Leaving [Scientists Are Disappearing] ①
- "Not Jealous of Winning the Lottery"... Entire Village Stunned as 200 Million Won Jackpot of Wild Ginseng Cluster Discovered at Jirisan
- "I'll Stop by Starbucks Tomorrow": People Power Chungbuk Committee and Geoje Mayoral Candidate Face Criticism for Alleged 5·18 Demeaning Remarks
- "Hancom Breaks Away from Its 36-Year Mission and Formula for Success" (Comprehensive)
- "How Did an Employee Who Loved Samsung End Up Like This?"... Past Video of Samsung Electronics Union Chairman Resurfaces
Action Square CEO Kim Yeonjun stated, "I am pleased to work with Producer Gosejun, who has extensive field experience and development know-how," and added, "If the popular IPs owned by Action Square and Producer Gosejun's development capabilities are combined, we expect to create a powerful synergy effect."
© The Asia Business Daily(www.asiae.co.kr). All rights reserved.