Ktown4u Restructures with Spin-Off of Logistics Division

- Strengthening Core Business Capabilities through Physical Division of E-Commerce and Logistics Sectors
- Establishment of FBK Co., Ltd. as a New Logistics Entity

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Ktown4u, a global K-pop online and offline platform company led by CEO Song Hyomin (hereafter referred to as Ktown4u), announced on November 3 that it has established FBK Co., Ltd. (FBK) through a physical division of its logistics division in order to enhance the expertise and growth potential of its business units.

Following the split, Ktown4u, the surviving entity, will focus on the e-commerce sector, while the newly established company will specialize in logistics. This strategy aims to maximize the competitiveness and growth potential of each business unit and strengthen core business capabilities. The date of the split is November 1, with Ktown4u holding a 90% stake and FBK holding 10%.

The background to this decision by Ktown4u lies in the changing global logistics environment. With the global expansion of K-culture, the global B2C cross-border reverse direct purchase market-characterized by small-scale international transactions between individuals-is rapidly growing. Logistics is evolving beyond simple delivery to encompass complex and specialized services such as taxation, customs clearance, and returns management. Accordingly, the newly established logistics entity will expand its business into international multimodal transport services and global shipping agency services, proactively responding to the demand for advanced integrated logistics business solutions.

Song Hyomin, CEO of Ktown4u, stated, "Through this split, we are activating tailored growth strategies for both e-commerce and logistics sectors. Building on our leadership in the K-pop album and merchandise e-commerce market, we aim to become the leading K-culture platform driving the rapidly growing cross-border reverse direct purchase market."

Meanwhile, Ktown4u, the top e-commerce exporter, operates an online platform that connects 8 million subscribers and over 7,000 global fan clubs across 243 countries and regions. Its offline platform, located at COEX Artium in Gangnam-gu, features the largest K-pop store in Korea, a pop-up event space, and a K-pop academy, making it a must-visit destination for K-pop fans worldwide.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.