NexaDynamics Acquires The Star Partner, Accelerates Korea-Japan Entertainment Value Chain Expansion

K-content and commerce company NexaDynamics is accelerating the expansion of its content business by acquiring The Star Partner, the operator of the leading Asian awards ceremony, the Asia Artist Awards (AAA). The company announced that it has secured 100% ownership of The Star Partner, making it a wholly owned subsidiary, and will shift to a structure in which it directly manages its entertainment business.

On April 13, NexaDynamics disclosed that it will acquire 21,000 common shares of The Star Partner (representing a 100% stake) for approximately 20 billion won. The acquisition funds will be raised through the issuance of convertible bonds and other means. In addition, the company will adjust the size of the previously announced 4th round of convertible bond issuance to 4.5 billion won, and plans to use this to secure a 45% stake in LVNexus. Both transactions are being pursued as strategic investments to expand new business lines.

Founded in 2018, The Star Partner is a company that has directly organized major awards ceremonies such as the AAA and ASEA (Asia Star Entertainer Awards), as well as managing artists in Korea and Japan. Last year, the company recorded approximately 12.3 billion won in consolidated revenue and an operating margin of around 10%. This year, it is aiming for even higher growth.

This acquisition is regarded as a major turning point in NexaDynamics' business structure transformation. The strategy is to build a system centered on The Star Partner, directly producing and distributing content, and to expand into the commerce business based on this foundation.

A company representative stated, "The global network and IP competitiveness that The Star Partner possesses are key assets for driving new business initiatives," adding, "Through this, we will actively implement a new growth model that combines content and commerce."

Specifically, large-scale awards ceremonies, global fan meetings, and exhibitions organized by The Star Partner will serve as content platforms, while NexaDynamics' influencer network and its K-beauty brand 'BRMUD' will be integrated to expand into a global commerce ecosystem.

The strengthened connection with the Japanese market is also noteworthy. The Star Partner has extensive experience in operating various awards and fan events in Japan. Through this acquisition, its Japanese subsidiary, The Star E&M, will also become a second-tier subsidiary, enabling NexaDynamics to secure not just market entry but also local operational infrastructure.

In addition, NexaDynamics will invest in the field of virtual entertainment. LVNexus, the company whose stake acquisition was announced, was founded by Kim Kyung-Ah, a former CEO of CJ Entertainment, and Park Sunju, a first-generation K-pop producer, and specializes in virtual content production. The company plans to secure a content platform that can be integrated with its own AI production capabilities through this investment.

Shin Donghee, CEO of NexaDynamics, emphasized, "This acquisition is a strategic M&A to secure a local Japanese network and a professional management team with 30 years of experience, while also advancing as a key player in content- and brand-centered business," adding, "We will maximize synergy among our IPs, assets, and brands to drive both new business growth and management normalization."

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