Weverse Wins Triple Crowns as Google Play's 'Popular App of the Year' in Japan...
Google Play Announces Country-Specific Apps of the Year on the 30th
Weverse Wins Entertainment App Award in Both Korea and Japan, Achieving Triple Crown
10 Million Monthly Active Users Across 245 Countries and Regions Worldwide
On the 30th, Google Play announced the best and popular apps of the year by country, including Weverse, selecting apps loved by users in various categories such as entertainment, self-development, and daily life. Weverse received the Excellence Award in the 'Entertainment App' category in Korea, and in Japan, it won the Excellence Awards in both the 'Popular App' and 'Entertainment App' categories this year. Weverse is the only app to receive simultaneous awards in the entertainment category in both Korea and Japan this year.
Weverse is based in 245 countries and regions worldwide, with cumulative downloads exceeding 110 million. The average monthly active users (MAU) in the third quarter reached 10.5 million, a 52% increase compared to the same period last year. Weverse has shown rapid growth this year by adding more artists in both Korea and Japan. In September, various artists including actors joined alongside SM Entertainment artists. In Japan, following the addition of the major idol group AKB48 in May, J-pop artists such as imase and CHANMINA also joined.
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This year, Weverse introduced new communication services such as 'Weverse DM,' a private chat service between fans and artists, and 'Fan Letter,' where fans can send personalized letters to artists. It continues to offer real-time video communication through 'Weverse Live' and 'online streaming concerts' that allow a large number of simultaneous viewers to watch stably. A Weverse Company representative stated, “As the world’s number one fandom platform, Weverse will continue to enhance its features, stabilize services, and research fandom demands to present new fan experiences.”
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