South Korean AI entertainment technology firm Galaxy Corporation is attracting significant attention from global capital markets. On March 4, Bob McCooey, Vice Chairman of Nasdaq and head of Global Capital Markets, visited Galaxy Corporation's headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul. During the visit, he gained firsthand insight into the company's growth strategy and discussed the feasibility of its listing on U.S. capital markets. Industry insiders noted that it is rare for senior executives from international capital market institutions to conduct on-site visits to assess the competitiveness of companies in Korea's entertainment technology sector.
According to recently disclosed operational data, Galaxy Corporation has demonstrated strong growth momentum. In the first half of 2025, the company reported revenue of 126 billion won, a year-on-year increase of over 200%, while also turning a net profit during the same period. Market expectations suggest that full-year revenue for 2025 could exceed 300 billion won. Based on these projections, Galaxy Corporation is viewed externally as a potential "unicorn" with a valuation expected to reach 1 trillion won.
Unlike traditional entertainment companies, Galaxy Corporation emphasizes the deep integration of intellectual property (IP), artificial intelligence, and robotics technology, positioning "entertainment technology" as its core development path. The company has built an interconnected system around super IPs, spanning content production, technology platforms, and commercialization efforts, aiming to reduce reliance on single content sources while leveraging technology to drive scalable business expansion.
Notably, during the event, Galaxy Corporation's key talent—actor Song Kang-ho—was also in attendance, drawing considerable attention. Industry observers widely believe that the presence of core talents such as Song Kang-ho and international artist G-Dragon, combined with high-quality IP assets, forms a crucial foundation for the company's competitive edge.
It was reported that McCooey showed strong interest in Galaxy Corporation's AI-driven K-POP robot project and its virtual IP strategy. Among these initiatives, the flagship project "The Day After Tomorrow," centered on the theme of "coexistence between life and death," is positioned as a future-oriented cultural technology integration platform aimed at creating a new entertainment ecosystem where humans and digital lifeforms coexist. Industry analysts believe this strategic direction aligns closely with Nasdaq's emphasis on technology-driven growth and sustainable, scalable business models.
The visit by Nasdaq's senior executive is widely seen as reflecting international capital markets' high level of interest in the growth potential of South Korea's entertainment technology industry. Galaxy Corporation stated that it will use this exchange as an important opportunity to deepen communication, collaboration, and integration with global capital markets, further enhance its international brand influence, and steadily advance its global development strategy.
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