Kakao Entertainment and SM Entertainment announced the launch of an integrated corporation in North America, with the aim of accelerating global growth and expansion. The two companies will leverage their respective strengths to create a great synergy in North America. The new integrated corporation will be led by Joseph Chang, President of Kakao Entertainment America.

Concurrently, he is also the Global Strategy Officer (GSO) of Kakao Entertainment and the Chief Business Officer (CBO) of SM Entertainment. With a solid network among key partners in the global music industry, Mr. Chang will lead the corporation, leveraging the strengths of the two companies to create synergies and drive the global business forward.