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Get WBTN alertsYongsoo Kim is recorded as Board Member at WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (WBTN) since March 2, 2026. WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. reported in an 8-K filed March 5, 2026 that Yongsoo Kim was appointed director, effective March 2, 2026. WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. reported in an 8-K filed March 5, 2026 that Yongsoo Kim was appointed President, effective March 2, 2026. The proxy statement of WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. reports total compensation of $693,919 for Yongsoo Kim in fiscal 2025, including a base salary of $209,074. Disclosed compensation is on record for 4 fiscal years. Yongsoo Kim has spoken on 2 earnings calls across 1 company, most recently for WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. on August 10, 2026. WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. is classified in the Internet Content & Information industry within the Communication Services sector. Other leadership on record at WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. includes Junkoo Kim (CEO and Board Member), David J. Lee (CFO and Board Member), Haejin Lee (Board Member) and 5 others.
“on March 2, 2026, the Board increased the size of the Board from eight (8) to nine (9) directors and unanimously appointed Yongsoo Kim to fill the newly created vacancy on the Board, effective March 2, 2026.”
“On March 2, 2026, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (the "Company") unanimously appointed Yongsoo Kim to serve as the President of the Company, effective March 2, 2026.”
“I'm excited to share more details on the next phase of growth for our OOPS platform IP adaptation business. IP adaptations are a critical element of our flywheel, creating greater franchise value and bringing more fans back to our global platform.”
“Regarding the Disney app launch within this year, the most critical and time-intensive component is the development of the new product. Disney's best content library is already in place.”
2026-03-02–present
Proxy statement
Start not stated–present
Last confirmed April 22, 2026
Internet Content & Information · Communication Services
Board Member
2026-03-02–present
Compensation components disclosed in company proxy statements. Amounts are nominal USD; total is the company-reported figure.
| Fiscal year | Company | Role | Salary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (WBTN) | Chief Strategy Officer & Head of Global WEBTOON | $209,074 | $693,919 |
| 2024 | WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (WBTN) | Chief Strategy Officer & Head of Global WEBTOON | $142,857 | $2,862,150 |
| 2023 | WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (WBTN) | Chief Strategy Officer & Head of Global WEBTOON | — | — |
| 2022 | WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (WBTN) | Chief Strategy Officer & Head of Global WEBTOON | — | — |
