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Tokyo, Japan \u2013 MediBang Inc. (Headquarters:Tokyo, Japan; CEO: Hideyuki Takashima; “MediBang”) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with SodaLive Inc. (Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea; CEO: Jae-Hyeong Lee; “SodaLive”), the operator of the Korean audio drama platform VoiceOn<\/em>, to support its Japanese expansion and marketing efforts in accordance with its planned launch in June 2025.<\/p>\n

\"\"(MediBang Director: Chung-Gi Shin, SodaLive CEO: Jae-Hyeong Lee<\/em><\/p>\n

About SodaLive and “VoiceOn”<\/strong><\/h4>\n

SodaLive is a South Korean company that produces novel content by developing audio dramas based on Webtoon and Web Novel IPs, as well as developing a new form of content called motion toons.
\nVoiceOn<\/em>, developed and operated by SodaLive, is a multifunctional platform that supports content production and distribution, voice auditions, live streaming, and fan community formation. Besides Japan, the platform is undergoing localization tests in over 50 countries, with a strong\u00a0 focus on France.<\/p>\n

SodaLive Website (Korean only): https:\/\/www.sodalive.net\/<\/a><\/p>\n

MediBang\u2019s Support for “VoiceOn”<\/strong><\/h4>\n

To support VoiceOn\u2019s Japanese expansion, MediBang will leverage its extensive creator network built through MediBang Paint<\/em>, which has surpassed 100 million downloads worldwide, along with its expertise in marketing and partnerships with Japanese companies.<\/p>\n

Comments from Both Companies<\/strong><\/h4>\n

MediBang Director Chung-Gi Shin:<\/strong>
\n“We are delighted to partner with SodaLive in its Japanese marketing efforts. In addition to operating MediBang Paint, MediBang operates a B2B creator marketing business.. Korean content has the power to captivate fans worldwide, and thus, we look forward to working together with SodaLive to further energize the entertainment industry.”<\/em><\/p>\n

SodaLive CEO Jae-Hyeong Lee:<\/strong>
\n“Through our collaboration with MediBang, we aim to maximize the global potential of K-Audio Dramas. Audio content continues to grow rapidly in the global market, allowing K-Audio Dramas to have a distinct competitive edge. We hope that this MOU will serve as a stepping stone for K-Audio Dramas to become a new pillar of Korean content, following in the footsteps of K-Pop, films, dramas, and Webtoons.”<\/em><\/p>\n

About MediBang<\/strong><\/h4>\n

MediBang Inc. is dedicated to its mission of “Making Creativity Accessible to Everyone Worldwide.” The company provides creator-focused services, such as MediBang Paint<\/em>, an illustration and manga creation software with over 100 million downloads across 150 countries, and ART street<\/em>, an illustration and manga sharing\u00a0 platform. MediBang also operates a B2B marketing business, supporting IP holders and companies with products tailored for creators.<\/p>\n

Press Contact<\/strong><\/h4>\n

MediBang Inc. – PR Department<\/strong>
\nEmail: ex-press@medibang.com
\nPhone: +81-3-6416-9114<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Tokyo, Japan \u2013 MediBang Inc. (Headquarters:Tokyo, Japan; CEO: Hideyuki Takashima; “MediBang”) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with SodaLive Inc. (Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea; CEO: Jae-Hyeong Lee; “SodaLive”), the operator of the Korean audio drama platform VoiceOn, to support its Japanese expansion and marketing efforts in accordance with its planned launch in June 2025. 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