U-KNOCK 2026 Japan Summit to Focus on Korea-Japan Content Deals
The summit formalizes a structured matchmaking process between Korean content companies and major Japanese investors and distributors, signaling deeper cross-border IP development and adaptation.
Key Facts
- The U-KNOCK 2026 Japan Summit runs July 7-9 in Tokyo, starting at Tokyo Innovation Base and moving to Mandarin Oriental Tokyo.
- Fifteen Korean content companies will participate in one-on-one business matching with Japanese partners including Dentsu Ventures and Bandai Namco 021 Fund.
- Actress Joo-ryoung Kim, known for her role in Squid Game, will deliver the opening keynote on Korean content success.
- Japanese participants also include Shochiku Ventures, DG Daiwa Ventures, Headline, IMM, MBS, and DeNA.
- Korean companies span webtoon, web novel, drama, film, animation, distribution, K-pop, and edtech sectors.
Reporting from 1 source: Anime News Network.
The U-KNOCK 2026 Japan Summit, a three-day Korea-Japan content industry event, will be held in Tokyo from July 7 to 9. Organized by KOCCA and beSUCCESS Media Group, it features keynotes, panels, and one-on-one business matching between 15 Korean companies and Japanese partners including Dentsu Ventures and Bandai Namco 021 Fund.
The U-KNOCK 2026 Japan Summit will bring 15 Korean content companies to Tokyo for three days of panels, keynotes, and curated one-on-one business matching with Japanese strategic partners. The event runs July 7-9, starting at Tokyo Innovation Base and moving to Mandarin Oriental Tokyo. Japanese participants include Dentsu Ventures, Bandai Namco 021 Fund, Shochiku Ventures, DG Daiwa Ventures, Headline, IMM, MBS, and DeNA. Korean companies span webtoon, web novel, drama, film, animation, distribution, K-pop, and edtech sectors. Actress Joo-ryoung Kim, known for her role in Squid Game, will deliver the opening keynote on Korean content success.
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