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SOOP provides a community-based streaming service built on user participation and connection, reflecting our vision of a user-owned media platform. Founded in 1996, SOOP has steadily grown, going public on KOSDAQ in 2003 and launching our real-time personal broadcasting service in 2005, by building on over two decades of technological expertise and a user-centered philosophy. SOOP is advancing toward becoming a global Human-centered platform that integrates AI and data technology. In 2024, we strategically restructured our overseas corporate structure to strengthen our global business capabilities, establishing a new entity in Thailand and closing our subsidiary operations in Japan. Today, our overseas subsidiaries in four countries - the United States, Thailand, Hong Kong and Vietnam - serve as key bases for content distribution, partnerships and technology operations. Through tailored local strategies and responsible operations, we are expanding the global presence of K-content and strengthening our position as a global brand.

  • About Us
    As of December 31, 2024
    · Company Name
    SOOP Co., Ltd.
    · Chief Executive Officers
    Seo Soo Kiel, Choi Young Woo *CEO information reflects changes following the 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders.
    · Establishment Date
    April 22, 1996
    · Head Office Address
    Rooms 201, 801 and 901, 15 (Pangyo Seven Venture Valley Complex 1, Building 2), 228 beon-gil (Sampyeong-dong), Pangyo-ro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
    · Number of Employees
    822
    *Includes fixed-term employees reported in the business report and excludes employees of domestic and global subsidiaries
  • Consolidated Financial Information and Key Business Performance
    As of
    December 31,
    2024
    · ESG Assessment
    KCGS B+,MSCI BB, DJSI 37 points
    · Revenue
    KRW 413,178 million
    · Operating Profit
    KRW 113,506 million
    · Credit Rating
    AA0
    *Rating agency: NiceD&B
    · Platform Services Revenue
    KRW 326,533 million
    · Advertising and
    Content Creation Revenue
    KRW 81,724 million
    · Other Revenue
    KRW 4,921 million
    · R&D Performance (Cumulative)
    69 cases

A live new media platform open to every single individual

2025
Change of CEO (CEO Seo Soo Kiel, CEO Choi Young Woo) Launched SOOP Personalized Intelligence (SOOPi) and SOOP AI Realtime Streaming Assistant (SARSA)
2024
Changed company name to SOOP Co., Ltd. Launched SOOP Global Adopted Co-CEO structure with independent representative authority (Seo Soo Kiel, Jung Chan Yong) Launched SAVYG (SOOP AI Video Yielding Generative)
2023
Selected as a KOSDAQ Market Disclosure Excellent Company Launched "MY+," a personalization service Launched the Global Fishing League(GFL) Exclusive live broadcast of the 3-Cushion World Cup in Ho Chi Minh City Won the ‘ESG Management Award’ at the 15th Korea KOSDAQ Awards Ceremony Launched "Catch Story," a short-form video service Received Minister of Gender Equality and Family Award for protecting the youth Re-certified as a family-friendly company for 2023
2022
Launced open beta of FreeBlox Received Job Creation Award at the KOSDAQ Awards Received Best IR Award at the Korea IR Grand Awards Launched AfreecaTV Partnership service Launched “User Participation” service Opened Sangam Afreeca Colosseum, a new eSports stadium Received plaque of appreciation from the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family for protecting the youth
2021
Adopted a sole-CEO structure (Jung Chan Yong) Launched AAM, a new ad management platform Hosted FreeCon 2021 Launched AFT(AFreecaToken) market Received Minister of Science and ICT Award
2020
Entered into eSports partnership with Activision Blizzard Hosted FreeCon 2020 Opened Afreeca Colosseum, an eSports stadium Launched original sports leagues, ARC and AFL
2019
Released AfreecaTV VR Player, an HMD exclusive content platform Listed one of Forbes “Asia’s 200 Best Under A Billion” in 2019
2018
Adopted Co-CEO structure with independent representative authority (Seo Soo Kiel, Jung Chan Yong) Launched original PUBG league, APL Hosted PUBG Korea League (PKL)
2017
Opened OpenStudio Set up the Global One-Build platform Launched original game leagues ATL and AWL
2016
Launched international service in Hong Kong Launched original StarCraft leagues ASL and GSL
2015
Expanded international service (Thailand, Taiwan and Global) Acquired GomXP Studio and renamed it to FreecUp Studio
2014
Launched the first international service (Japan)
2013
Renamed to AfreecaTV Co., Ltd.
2011
Acquired by Saint International Co., Ltd. Appointment of CEO Seo Soo Kiel
2008
Renamed to Nowcom Co., Ltd.
2003
Listed on KOSDAQ
1996
Established as Wins Technology Co., Ltd.
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