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Chairman Bang Jun-hyuk Acquires 13.4% Stake in Netmarble from Tencent Affiliate to Strengthen Partnership.

Aug 21, 2026•about 3 hours ago

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partnership

GamingVideo Games

Description

Bang Jun-hyuk, Chairman of Netmarble, has agreed to acquire a 13.4% stake from Tencent affiliate Han River Investment for 374 billion won. This acquisition aims to mitigate market uncertainty while reinforcing corporate governance and the ongoing partnership with Tencent.

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Netmarble

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Since its 2000 launch in Korea, Netmarble has been a juggernaut in mobile gaming. With franchises that have gamers hooked and partnerships with top IPs, they’ve been ruling the charts. Their family includes Kabam and SpinX Games, stakes in Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), and a lineup that boasts names like Lineage 2: Revolution and MARVEL Future Fight. And with PC titles like Paragon: The Overprime on the horizon, Netmarble’s not just playing the game; they’re setting the rules.

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