Seoul, Korea, April 1, 2025 – HYBE IM announced today that it has secured an additional investment of KRW 30 billion (approximately USD $21 million). Previous investor IMM Investment contributed KRW 15 billion (approximately USD $10 million) in follow-on funding, while Shinhan Venture Investment and Daesung Private Equity joined as new investors.
This latest round of investment reflects strong market confidence in HYBE IM’s global publishing and service capabilities, as well as the company’s potential to expand its game business using HYBE’s K-pop artist IPs. Investor anticipation surrounding HYBE IM’s first large-scale MMORPG Architect: Land of Exile and Arkheron played a key role in driving the deal.
In August 2024, the company signed a strategic investment agreement of USD $80 million, demonstrating its competitiveness in the global gaming market. Including the most recent round, HYBE IM has now raised a cumulative total of KRW 137.5 billion (approximately USD $100 million). With this additional investment, HYBE IM plans to further enhance its publishing capabilities and accelerate the execution of its long-term growth strategy. The company is also doubling down on its efforts to ensure that its key titles, backed by prior investments and publishing agreements, can achieve success in the market.
The newly raised funds will be primarily allocated toward marketing, operations, and localization strategies to support the successful launch and stable live service of its titles.
HYBE IM President Wooyong Chung commented, “This additional funding marks a pivotal moment in strengthening HYBE IM’s global competitiveness in both game publishing and development. We aim to evolve beyond IP-based gaming and become a next-generation publisher delivering compelling content to gamers worldwide.”
HYBE IM remains committed to building a sustainable gaming ecosystem, prioritizing the stable operation and growth of its titles through its global publishing expertise. For more information about HYBE IM, please visit the official website.
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About HYBE IM:
HYBE Interactive Media (HYBE IM) is the interactive media arm of South Korean multinational entertainment company HYBE. HYBE IM broadens the scope of HYBE's entertainment offerings by developing games and managing publishing operations. By integrating advanced interactive media technology with music, artists, and entertainment elements, HYBE IM delivers a diverse and unique array of content and experiences to players around the globe.