YG Entertainment announced on September 29 that it was selected as an outstanding IR company in the KOSDAQ market at the "2025 Korea IR Awards Ceremony" hosted by the Korea Exchange and the Korea IR Service Association. In the individual category, Kim Hyungmoon, head of the management team, received the Best IRO (Investor Relations Officer) award.
The Korea IR Awards, established in 2001, selects award-winning companies each year with the aim of promoting IR activities and fostering the sound development of the capital market. The evaluation process involves gathering opinions from institutional investors and expert reviews, assessing transparency, sustainability, and communication capabilities with shareholders.
YG Entertainment received high marks for its transparent corporate value assessment and IR activities, proactive participation of management including the CEO, establishment and implementation of mid- to long-term shareholder return policies, enhancing credibility through consistent messaging, and publishing a sustainability report that includes a roadmap for sustainable performances and eco-friendly albums.
Additionally, over the past year, YG has expanded its engagement with investors through approximately 300 domestic and international IR meetings and non-deal roadshows (NDRs). Through this process, the company significantly broadened its global coverage and continued active IR activities both online and offline.
Kim Hyungmoon, who received the Best IRO award, was recognized for establishing a simultaneous Korean and English disclosure system, providing feedback both online and offline, and leading the development of IR strategies tailored to the unique characteristics of the entertainment industry, thereby enhancing fairness in information provision and deepening communication.
A YG Entertainment representative stated, "Transparent and responsible IR activities are not only a corporate duty but also a key foundation for building trust in the capital market," adding, "We will continue to enhance trust with global investors and increase both corporate and shareholder value through fair information disclosure and consistent communication."
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