Daiwon C&A Holdings
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Daewon Media formerly Daiwon C&A Holdings, is a Korean company specializing in character and animation-related business. Founded in 1973, Daewon's subsidiaries include Daiwon C.I., Haksan Publishing, and Daewon Broadcasting, and it is involved in comic publishing, animation production, video gaming, character licensing, TV animation broadcasting, and animation importing/exporting. Its current Chair and Co-CEO is Wook Jung, and its President and Co-CEO is Hyeon-dong Ahn.
to provide technical assistance work on its animation productions. That year, Daewon providing assistance on around 80 titles, including Galaxy Express 999
and Candy Candy
. Daewon moved into the area of domestic animation production, and in 1982 released ten theater animations. In 1985 and 1986, Daiwon signed OEM agreements with several United States animation companies, including Hanna-Barbera
. Daewon produced an animated series Run, Hodori
for the Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation
to promote the 1988 Summer Olympics
and in 1987, the created the first-ever domestic television animation, Wandering Gatchi for the Korean Broadcasting System along with 13 other series. In 1989, Daewon established its Character Business Division for licensing of foreign properties for domestic release.
In 1991, Daewon expanded into comics publishing and distribution, and founded "Daiwon C.I." for publication of domestic and imported comics magazines and book imprints. Also that year, Daewon began importing of foreign films. In 1993, one of Daewon's domestic animated film productions, The Earth is a Green Planet won a bronze medal at the New York Film Festival, and in 1995 won the Gold Prize at the Korean Film & Animation Awards for its animated film, Red Hawk. Daewon produced South Korea's first television SFX
animation, Vectormen, Warrior of the Earth, in 1997. During this time, Daewon entered OEM agreements with Asahi Production of Japan and other international companies.
The company changed its name to Daiwon C&A Holdings in 2000. In 2001, Daewon registered on the KOSDAQ
stock market, and later that year, the Daewon Digital Broadcasting and Anione TV, an animation television channel, were launched, with funding from several Japanese investors. In 2003, Daewon licensed the rights for television and comic distribution of One Piece
and Yu-Gi-Oh!
from TV Tokyo
and Toei Animation
, respectively. Also that year, Daewon joined South Korean animation studio Character Plan and Japan's Oriental Light and Magic
in production of a theatrical animated adaptation of the Korean comic, Blade of the Phantom Master. The film, released in 2004, became the first animated film jointly produced by the two countries, and has since been translated and distributed in several countries, including the United States. Later in 2003, Daewon signed an agreement with Nintendo
to distribute localized versions of its gaming system hardware and software, leading to the founding of Game Champ as a subsidiary company.
In 2004, Daewon signed an export agreement with Bandai
of Japan for its Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game
, and with Manga Entertainment
of the United States for its domestic production, Eon Kid. The next year, the company launched another TV station, Champ Vision, and signed a memorandum of understanding
with Konami
of Japan for the Yu-Gi-Oh! online game. In 2006, Daewon won the top prize at the Ministry of Information and Communication's Digital Content Awards for its TV animation, Donggle Donggle Jjak Jjak. The company's name was changed in 2007 to its current one, Daewon Media, and Kids' WB
broadcast two of Daewon's domestic productions, Eon Kid and Magi-Nation
on American television. In 2008, Daewon announced it has secured the worldwide rights to create and distribute an animated TV series of the Japanese comic, Gon
. In 2009, Daewon announced the launch of its new preschool animation "Noonbory and the Super 7
" through EBS channel in Korea, and CBS Kids block in the US.
, under which it distributes localized Japanese animation DVDs and light novels. Haksan Culture Company
, founded in 1995, also produces domestic and imported comics and light novels, as well as TV animation and children's books.
programming. Their lineups include:
goods, but also produce items from a wide variety of Japanese animation titles. Bandai Korea provides merchandising and character goods services for Bandai Japan. Their products include items based on series such as Naruto
, One Piece
, and Gundam
.
Japan. Daewon Digital Entertainment provides internet services for comics and animation, and handles film imports and drama productions.
History
Daewon Media was founded in 1973 in South Korea as 'One Production', and in 1974 the name was changed to 'Daiwon Productions'. In 1977, Daiwon Animation Ltd was formed, and the company entered into an OEM agreement with Japan's Toei AnimationToei Animation
Toei Animation Co., Ltd. is a Japanese animation studio owned by Toei Co., Ltd. The studio was founded in 1948 as Japan Animated Films . In 1956, Toei purchased the studio and it was reincorporated under its current name...
to provide technical assistance work on its animation productions. That year, Daewon providing assistance on around 80 titles, including Galaxy Express 999
Galaxy Express 999
is a manga written and drawn by Leiji Matsumoto, as well as various anime films and TV series based on it. It is set in a space-faring, high-tech future in which humans have learned how to transfer their minds into mechanical bodies, thus achieving practical immortality.The manga won the...
and Candy Candy
Candy Candy
is a Japanese novel, manga, and anime series. The main character, Candice "Candy" White Ardlay is a blonde American girl with freckles, large emerald green eyes and long, curly hair, worn in pigtails with bows. Candy Candy first appeared in a prose novel by famed Japanese writer Kyoko Mizuki in...
. Daewon moved into the area of domestic animation production, and in 1982 released ten theater animations. In 1985 and 1986, Daiwon signed OEM agreements with several United States animation companies, including Hanna-Barbera
Hanna-Barbera
Hanna-Barbera Productions, Inc. was an American animation studio that dominated North American television animation during the second half of the 20th century...
. Daewon produced an animated series Run, Hodori
Hodori
Hodori was the official mascot of the 1988 Summer Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea.The stylized tiger was designed by Kim Hyun as an amicable Amur Tiger, portraying the friendly and hospitable traditions of the Korean people, and the name Hodori was chosen from 2,295 suggestions sent in by the...
for the Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC (Hangul : 문화방송주식회사, Munhwa Bangsong Jushikoesa) is one of four major national South Korean television and radio networks. Munhwa is the Korean word for "culture". Its flagship terrestrial television...
to promote the 1988 Summer Olympics
1988 Summer Olympics
The 1988 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIV Olympiad, were an all international multi-sport events celebrated from September 17 to October 2, 1988 in Seoul, South Korea. They were the second summer Olympic Games to be held in Asia and the first since the 1964 Summer Olympics...
and in 1987, the created the first-ever domestic television animation, Wandering Gatchi for the Korean Broadcasting System along with 13 other series. In 1989, Daewon established its Character Business Division for licensing of foreign properties for domestic release.
In 1991, Daewon expanded into comics publishing and distribution, and founded "Daiwon C.I." for publication of domestic and imported comics magazines and book imprints. Also that year, Daewon began importing of foreign films. In 1993, one of Daewon's domestic animated film productions, The Earth is a Green Planet won a bronze medal at the New York Film Festival, and in 1995 won the Gold Prize at the Korean Film & Animation Awards for its animated film, Red Hawk. Daewon produced South Korea's first television SFX
Special effect
The illusions used in the film, television, theatre, or entertainment industries to simulate the imagined events in a story are traditionally called special effects ....
animation, Vectormen, Warrior of the Earth, in 1997. During this time, Daewon entered OEM agreements with Asahi Production of Japan and other international companies.
The company changed its name to Daiwon C&A Holdings in 2000. In 2001, Daewon registered on the KOSDAQ
KOSDAQ
KOSDAQ is a trading board of Korea Exchange in South Korea established in 1996. Initially set up by Korea Financial Investment Association as an independent stock market from the Korean Stock Exchange, it was benchmarked from the American counterpart, NASDAQ.KOSDAQ is an electronic stock market,...
stock market, and later that year, the Daewon Digital Broadcasting and Anione TV, an animation television channel, were launched, with funding from several Japanese investors. In 2003, Daewon licensed the rights for television and comic distribution of One Piece
One Piece
is a Japanese shōnen manga series written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda. It has been serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump since August 4, 1997; the individual chapters are being published in tankōbon volumes by Shueisha, with the first released on December 24, 1997, and the 64th volume released as...
and Yu-Gi-Oh!
Yu-Gi-Oh!
is a Japanese manga created by Kazuki Takahashi. It has produced a franchise that includes multiple anime shows, a trading card game and numerous video games...
from TV Tokyo
TV Tokyo
is a television station headquartered in Toranomon, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. Also known as , a blend of "terebi" and "Tokyo", it is the key station of TX Network. It is one of the major Tokyo television stations, particularly specializing in anime...
and Toei Animation
Toei Animation
Toei Animation Co., Ltd. is a Japanese animation studio owned by Toei Co., Ltd. The studio was founded in 1948 as Japan Animated Films . In 1956, Toei purchased the studio and it was reincorporated under its current name...
, respectively. Also that year, Daewon joined South Korean animation studio Character Plan and Japan's Oriental Light and Magic
Oriental Light and Magic
Not to be confused with Industrial Light & Magic, formerly Oriental Light and Magic, is a Japanese animation studio founded in June 1995. They have worked on several anime series, with Pokémon their most prominent work, doing all of the TV anime and films. The animation studio is composed of...
in production of a theatrical animated adaptation of the Korean comic, Blade of the Phantom Master. The film, released in 2004, became the first animated film jointly produced by the two countries, and has since been translated and distributed in several countries, including the United States. Later in 2003, Daewon signed an agreement with Nintendo
Nintendo
is a multinational corporation located in Kyoto, Japan. Founded on September 23, 1889 by Fusajiro Yamauchi, it produced handmade hanafuda cards. By 1963, the company had tried several small niche businesses, such as a cab company and a love hotel....
to distribute localized versions of its gaming system hardware and software, leading to the founding of Game Champ as a subsidiary company.
In 2004, Daewon signed an export agreement with Bandai
Bandai
is a Japanese toy making and video game company, as well as the producer of a large number of plastic model kits. It is the world's third-largest producer of toys . Some ex-Bandai group companies produce anime and tokusatsu programs...
of Japan for its Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game
Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game
The is a Japanese collectible card game developed and published by Konami. It is based on the fictional game of Duel Monsters created by manga artist Kazuki Takahashi, which is the main plot device during the majority of his popular manga franchise, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and its various anime adaptations...
, and with Manga Entertainment
Manga Entertainment
Manga Entertainment is a producer, licensor and distributor of Japanese animation in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, France, Australia and New Zealand...
of the United States for its domestic production, Eon Kid. The next year, the company launched another TV station, Champ Vision, and signed a memorandum of understanding
Memorandum of understanding
A memorandum of understanding is a document describing a bilateral or multilateral agreement between parties. It expresses a convergence of will between the parties, indicating an intended common line of action. It is often used in cases where parties either do not imply a legal commitment or in...
with Konami
Konami
is a Japanese leading developer and publisher of numerous popular and strong-selling toys, trading cards, anime, tokusatsu, slot machines, arcade cabinets and video games...
of Japan for the Yu-Gi-Oh! online game. In 2006, Daewon won the top prize at the Ministry of Information and Communication's Digital Content Awards for its TV animation, Donggle Donggle Jjak Jjak. The company's name was changed in 2007 to its current one, Daewon Media, and Kids' WB
Kids' WB
Kids' WB! was Warner Bros. American childrens programing division brand for The WB Television Network. In September 2006, the block moved to The CW Television Network. The CW is the result of The WB's merger with UPN in 2006...
broadcast two of Daewon's domestic productions, Eon Kid and Magi-Nation
Magi-Nation (TV series)
Magi-Nation is an animated television series based on the card game Magi Nation Duel. The show premiered in Canada on September 8, 2007 on CBC Television and on September 22, 2007 in the U.S. on Kids' WB. A series of DVDs are set to be released on October 21, 2008 through January 6, 2009. The...
on American television. In 2008, Daewon announced it has secured the worldwide rights to create and distribute an animated TV series of the Japanese comic, Gon
Gon (manga)
Gon is a tiny fictional dinosaur and the title character of a Japanese manga series created by Masashi Tanaka. The Gon series features the completely wordless adventures of the irascible title character as he interacts with the natural world, depicted by Tanaka in lush, realistic detail...
. In 2009, Daewon announced the launch of its new preschool animation "Noonbory and the Super 7
Noonbory and the Super Seven
Noonbory and the Super Seven is an Canadian-South Korean animated television series produced by Daewon Media, and Cookie Jar Entertainment for Nickelodeon.-Summary:...
" through EBS channel in Korea, and CBS Kids block in the US.
Publishing
Daewon C.I. (Daewon Culture & Industry), founded in 1991, publishes domestic and imported comics. It also releases the Korean version of Newtype MagazineNewtype (magazine)
is a monthly magazine publication originating from Japan, covering anime and manga . It was launched by publishing company Kadokawa Shoten on March 8, 1985 with its April issue, and has since seen regular release on the 10th of every month in its home country...
, under which it distributes localized Japanese animation DVDs and light novels. Haksan Culture Company
Haksan Culture Company
Haksan Culture Company , a subsidiary of Daewon Media, is a South Korean publisher, famous for its large selections of domestic and imported comics and light novels. It was established in Seoul, in 1995.-Publishing:Magazines...
, founded in 1995, also produces domestic and imported comics and light novels, as well as TV animation and children's books.
Daewon Broadcasting
Daewon Broadcasting currently operates three television stations, Anione TV, AniBox, and Champ TV. All three operate on cable and satellite networks and specialize in airing domestic and imported animation, as well as some live-action tokusatsuTokusatsu
is a Japanese term that applies to any live-action film or television drama that usually features superheroes and makes considerable use of special effects ....
programming. Their lineups include:
- Zatch Bell!Zatch Bell!Zatch Bell!, known in Japan as is a shōnen manga series written and illustrated by Makoto Raiku. It was published in Shogakukan's Weekly Shōnen Sunday...
- Crayon Shin-ChanCrayon Shin-chanis a Japanese manga and anime series written by Yoshito Usui.Crayon Shin-chan follows the adventures of five-year-old Shinnosuke "Shin" Nohara and his parents, baby sister, neighbors, and friends and is set in Kasukabe, Saitama Prefecture, Japan....
- PuccaPuccaPucca is a media franchise from the South Korean company Vooz Co., Ltd. and currently owned by The Walt Disney Company. The main character, Pucca, is the 10-year old niece of three Chinese noodle house owners. The noodle house, known as the "Goh-Rong", is located in Sooga Village, a small village...
- Fullmetal AlchemistFullmetal Alchemist, is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Hiromu Arakawa. The world of Fullmetal Alchemist is styled after the European Industrial Revolution...
- xxxHolic
- Doreamon
- Power RangersSuper SentaiThe is the name given to the long-running Japanese superhero team genre of shows produced by Toei Co., Ltd., Toei Agency and Bandai, and aired by TV Asahi...
- Yu-Gi-Oh!Yu-Gi-Oh!is a Japanese manga created by Kazuki Takahashi. It has produced a franchise that includes multiple anime shows, a trading card game and numerous video games...
- Iron KidIron KidEon Kid is the English title of a South Korean-Spanish CGI animated television series Iron Kid produced by Daewon Media and Design Storm in South Korea, and BRB Internacional in Spain...
- Yes! PreCure 5Yes! PreCure 5is the fourth and fifth Pretty Cure anime series by Toei Animation, comprising the original series and its sequel, , or simply GoGo! . The 5 in the title refers to the fact that this Pretty Cure team has five members...
- Magi-Nation
- My Three Daughters
Merchandising
Daewon's Charactery Company, operating as Aniland, is responsible for franchising domestic character creations, merchandising of imported products, and development of character goods. They have an exclusive merchandising agreement for Studio GhibliStudio Ghibli
is a Japanese animation and film studio founded in June 1985. The company's logo features the character Totoro from Hayao Miyazaki's film My Neighbor Totoro...
goods, but also produce items from a wide variety of Japanese animation titles. Bandai Korea provides merchandising and character goods services for Bandai Japan. Their products include items based on series such as Naruto
Naruto
is an ongoing Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto. The plot tells the story of Naruto Uzumaki, an adolescent ninja who constantly searches for recognition and aspires to become the Hokage, the ninja in his village who is acknowledged as the leader and the strongest of...
, One Piece
One Piece
is a Japanese shōnen manga series written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda. It has been serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump since August 4, 1997; the individual chapters are being published in tankōbon volumes by Shueisha, with the first released on December 24, 1997, and the 64th volume released as...
, and Gundam
Gundam
The is a metaseries of anime created by Sunrise studios that features giant robots called "Mobile Suits" ; usually the protagonist's MS will carry the name Gundam....
.
Gaming
Daewon Game Company develops hardware and software components for gaming systems, formerly including NintendoNintendo
is a multinational corporation located in Kyoto, Japan. Founded on September 23, 1889 by Fusajiro Yamauchi, it produced handmade hanafuda cards. By 1963, the company had tried several small niche businesses, such as a cab company and a love hotel....
Japan. Daewon Digital Entertainment provides internet services for comics and animation, and handles film imports and drama productions.