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K Wave Media Reports Strong Momentum Across Film and Drama IP Portfolio, Highlighting Breakout Box Office Success and Cannes Recognition

  • K Wave Media (KWM) announced significant achievements in its film, drama, & AI technology portfolio to support expectations for a robust 2026 release slate.
  • Subsidiary The Lamp Pictures released the horror film "Whispering Water" on April 8, 2026, which reached 813,256 cumulative admissions by April 14 & held the #1 Korean box office spot for eight consecutive days.
  • The film "Whispering Water" broke even in record time & surpassed 800,000 viewers within its first week.
  • Investment arm Solaire Partners secured an official invitation for the film "Dora" to the Directors' Fortnight at the 79th Cannes International Film Festival.
  • Subsidiary ANSEILEN scheduled the investigative drama "The Scarecrow" to premiere on ENA at 10:00 p.m. KST on April 20, 2026.
  • CEO Ted Kim stated that the combination of subsidiary production capabilities & investment expertise is driving meaningful results & market expansion.
  • KWM is a publicly listed entertainment & Bitcoin treasury company that has focused on strategic growth since going public in 2025.
  • The company collaborates with major K-pop entertainment firms including HYBE, SM Entertainment, JYP Entertainment, & KQ Entertainment.