FANY Studio has signed on MOU with B.A. ENTERTAINMENT, a label under Studio Lulu Lala, which is one of the biggest production companies in Korea and has produced many popular dramas such as "Itaewon Class" and "SKY Castle," as well as OFFICE:100%, to cooperate in all aspects of the content business, including movies, dramas, and variety shows.
B.A. ENTERTAINMENT (Headquarters: Seoul, CEO: Jang Won-seok) is a leading Korean content production company that has produced many hit films, including the "The Roundup" film series, "Big Bet," "Flex X Cop," "Revenant," "The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil," and "Tunnel." Additionally, OFFICE: 100% (Headquarters: Tokyo, CEO: Mikiko Onaka), led by producer Mikiko Onaka, is an experienced production company that has produced a wide range of content, including films, dramas, and stage plays, such as "An-doughnut" and "Imo Tako Nankin (potato, octopus, pumpkin)."
Going forward, the three companies will leverage our expertise and resources to go beyond the Korean and Japanese markets and produce competitive content in the global market, aiming to provide viewers with a richer experience through high-quality productions.
▼Jang Won-seok, CEO at B.A. ENTERTAINMENT, said:
“Through close cooperation with the partner companies, we intend to expand the possibilities of various content through even richer stories, including movies, dramas, and variety shows. I hope audiences look forward to the new content the three companies will create together.
▼Mikiko Onaka, CEO at OFFICE: 100%, said:
“We have joined forces with B.A. ENTERTAINMENT, which has produced many hit works, and FANY Studio, a joint venture between NTT Docomo and Yoshimoto Kogyo, companies with a long history in Japan. Together, these three companies hope to deliver content that excites not only Asia but also audiences around the world.”
▼Katsuaki Yamaji, VP at FANY Studio, said:
"I believe that with the integrated efforts of the three companies, we can combine the production capabilities of Korea and Japan and bring together the best of both worlds to create entertainment that can be enjoyed by people all over the world. It’s going to be great."
■ B.A ENTERTAINMENT
B.A ENTERTAINMENT is a label under the global creative studio SLL (SLL Central), and it is one of Korea’s leading K-content production companies, producing numerous hit films including the “The Roundup” series. We have been actively engaged in content production, aiming to create interesting stories by combining tenacity and passion, or reason and communication among diverse content. Many films are scheduled to be released next year, including the movie “The Woman in the White Car” and the drama “Negotiation Skills.”
Business start date: January 15, 2013
Location: 2F-3F, 50, World Cup-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
CEO: Jang Won-seok (AKA Billy Acumen)
Official website URL:www.baent.co.kr
■ OFFICE: 100%
While our main business is stage production, we also work on movies, TV dramas, and casting. We have been working closely with Yoshimoto Kogyo for many years, including the launch of theaters such as the Shinsaibashi Street 2-chome Theater and Lumine the Yoshimoto, the production and management of Yoshimoto New Comedy Troupe at the NGK Theater for 10 years, and 12 consecutive months of performances for Yoshimoto Kogyo's 100th anniversary. In addition, we have cooperated in the production of the dramas "Imo Tako Nankin (potato, octopus, pumpkin)" and "An-doughnut".
Business start date: November 30, 1988
Location: Classy House Takanawa 403, 1-14-15 Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo
CEO： Mikiko Onaka
■ FANY Studio
A joint venture established by NTT Docomo, one of Japan's largest telecommunications companies, and Yoshimoto Kogyo, one of Japan's largest entertainment companies. By leveraging the strengths of both companies, we have created an innovative entertainment business and continue to deliver entertainment from Tokyo to the world. In overseas markets, under the brand name FANY Studio, we are engaged in the production and sales of programs and formats, mainly reality shows and game shows, WEBTOON-focused IP development, and drama production and sales.
Business start date: May 1, 2023
Location: Floor 33, Sanno Park Tower, 2-11-1 Nagatacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
President: Keisuke Yoshizawa
Official website URL:https://fanystudio.com/en/
