HYBE Appoints Zooil Yang As New President Of Weverse Company

BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentHYBE Appoints Zooil Yang As New President Of Weverse CompanyByLaura Sirikul,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Laura Sirikul is a L.A.-based reporter covering film/TV and music.Follow AuthorMay 27, 2026, 08:47pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Photo Courtesy of WeverseWeverseHYBE has recently announced that Zooil Yang will become the new President of Weverse Company, the company behind the global super fan platform Weverse, on June 1, as Joon Choi steps down.Yang began his career as a developer at the tech company NHN, which he later served as CEO of, overseeing its subsidiaries, including Tickerlink, Bugs, and Travel Doctor. He joined KakaoTalk as vice president and moved within the company, becoming CEO of Kakao’s blockchain affiliate, Ground X. His most recent position before joining Weverse was CEO of AXZ, an AI-powered content, internet, and platform company.The corporation recently introduced its new mission statement: “DISCOVER A NEW UNIVERSE, UNLOCK AN IMMERSIVE JOURNEY,” which focuses on providing immersive experiences through artists, content, and services for the fans. It plans to focus on both music and technology, as the latter will push their “commitment to advancing the industry by incorporating necessary technology to expand the boundaries of the fan experience.”According to the press release, Yang brings his experience in platform and digital services to the company to support Weverse’s growth strategy. As one of the leading superfan platforms in the entertainment industry, the company plans to further enhance its services and strengthen its business execution.The Weverse app on a smartphone screen arranged in Seoul, South Korea, on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. Hybe Co. is doubling efforts to sign up new artists to the Weverse app, seeking to draw fans from around the globe a...