Namgoong Hoon, who was the former CEO of Kakao and left the company in October to return to the board of directors of the Gamein Foundation, has founded a new company called AIZ Entertainment.
AIZ Entertainment is an artificial intelligence (AI)-based content company that aims to create a fandom-centered entertainment culture with AI and content.
The name of the company, "AIZ," is derived from the plural forms of AI and entertainment.
Each AI is set up as a child and given a personality. The company aims to build fandom through a community connecting users with content that matches their interests. The company hopes to create a unique play culture with AI-centered entertainment content.
Namgoong Hoon commented, "We will set a new paradigm for the entertainment content and AI market by forming a fandom-centered entertainment culture with AI, allowing users to experience various forms of immersive interaction."
Last month, Namgoong Hoon announced that he would be reappointed as the chairman of the Gamein Foundation, which he founded. The aim is to help foster and support talents in the game industry.
This article was originally published on Dec. 8. 2023.