◆KRAFTON’s PUBG wraps up artist collaboration concert
KRAFTON’s PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS staged a \”Night Drive\” event on May 16 at PUBG Seongsu in Seoul to mark the launch of its new PvE mode, PAYDAY, and a collaboration with artist 070 Shake. WJSN member Dayoung hosted the evening and opened the show. 070 Shake premiered the collaboration track \”Baby Driver\” live to enthusiastic applause. About 200 people attended in person, while Dingo Music and other platforms streamed the event online. PUBG said it will continue expanding beyond games into cultural programming as it builds out an entertainment platform.
◆Nexon advances Naver login integration and Chijijik linkup
Nexon said it is partnering with Naver to launch a Naver Login conversion campaign and the Chijijik \”N‑Connect\” project beginning May 18. Nexon users age 14 and over who complete identity verification can convert existing accounts to a Naver ID, enabling Naver Login and Naver Pay for smoother payments while keeping their game records intact. Nexon will also work with Naver’s Chijijik livestreaming platform to support creators producing Nexon‑based content and to offer viewer‑driven rewards through N‑Connect. The company plans to reward account converters and first‑time payers with benefits such as game coupon packs and Naver Pay point credits.
◆NHN Durey wins Cloud SaaS award at Public Sector SW Awards
NHN Durey received the Public Sector Buyers’ Council Award in the Cloud SaaS category at the sixth Public Sector Software Awards. The company was recognized for its contributions to digital transformation (DX) and AI transformation (AX) projects in the public sector. NHN Durey supplies its all‑in‑one AI collaboration tool Durey to more than 150 public institutions—the most among collaboration‑tool providers—and holds a leading share in government procurement for collaboration tools. The company plans to introduce a public‑sector Durey AI Agent later this year to help public agencies boost administrative efficiency.
◆Bithumb runs Bitcoin Pizza Day event for first‑time depositors
Bithumb will run a Bitcoin Pizza Day promotion from May 18–31 for customers making their first deposit. Customers with no prior deposit history who make a net deposit of at least 50,000 KRW (about $37.50) during the campaign will receive roughly 10,000 KRW (about $7.50) in Bitcoin. The top 2,026 depositors by net amount will receive Domino’s pizza set gifticons, and the top 10 will earn a 30‑day fee waiver covering cumulative trading volumes up to 100 million KRW (about $75,000). Recipients must maintain their balance until the payout date of June 5 and opt in to marketing messages to claim benefits.
◆Kakao holds Compliance Awards for teams that advanced fair trade and cooperation
Kakao said it held the Kakao Compliance Awards to recognize teams and crews that helped establish fair trade practices and foster win‑win cooperation. Winners included groups that developed practical cooperation models—such as lowering mobile gift‑card fees and shortening settlement cycles—Kakao Class for supporting small‑business digital marketing, and teams involved in Project Dangol. CEO Jung Shin‑ah said Kakao will continue to identify compliance and co‑operation best practices and promote a culture of voluntary compliance across the company. Since launching its Fair Trade Compliance Program in 2024, Kakao has steadily strengthened its company‑wide compliance management.
◆NHN Link’s TicketLink opens ticket sales for ‘Jujutsu Kaisen in Concert’ Seoul shows
TicketLink, the ticketing platform run by NHN Link, will open sales at 6 p.m. on May 18 for \”Jujutsu Kaisen in Concert World Tour in SEOUL.\” The live‑screen concert spans seasons 1–3 of the anime and features a 12‑member ensemble that blends classical and modern instruments. Iconic scenes from the show will be paired with live ensemble music to recreate the series’ emotional moments, and exclusive merchandise will be available only at the venue. The concert takes place Nov. 7–8 at Kyung Hee University’s Grand Peace Palace.
◆Com2uS’ iMo wraps up pop‑up exhibition celebrating 20th anniversary
Com2uS said its mobile MMORPG iMo concluded the iMo Cinema pop‑up exhibition at Beacon Studio in Seongsu‑dong as part of the game’s 20th‑anniversary celebrations. The event sold out across pre‑booked sessions and featured exhibits tracing the game’s history from the feature‑phone era to the present, a pixel‑art guestbook, quiz shows and more. During a live broadcast on May 16, developers revealed upcoming Hunting Ground content and granted all users a 50% boost to item acquisition rates, a move that drew positive feedback from players.
◆SOOP to stream all matches of the 2026 Ho Chi Minh 3‑Cushion World Cup exclusively online
SOOP will exclusively stream every match of the 2026 Ho Chi Minh 3‑Cushion World Cup online. The tournament runs May 19–24 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and is organized by the Union Mondiale de Billard (UMB). Seeded Koreans Cho Myung‑woo and Kim Haeng‑jik are among the entrants; 19 Korean players in total, including Kim Do‑hyun, will compete. Asian champion Kim Haeng‑jik draws Vietnam’s top player, Tran Quyet Chien, in Group D, setting up a highly anticipated matchup. All matches are available on the SOOP platform, with key games also carried by IB Sports and the SOOP TV channel.
◆Naver Pay opens second round of high‑fuel‑price relief fund applications
Naver Pay began the second round of applications and guidance for the high‑fuel‑price relief fund on May 18; the program runs through July 3 and is expected to cover roughly 70% of the population. Users can check eligibility quickly via Naver search and apply to receive support as Naver Pay points, Naver Money or on a physical card. In cooperation with the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, Naver Place and Naver Maps now highlight merchants that accept the relief funds and provide verification details for user convenience. Users can also get fast notifications and complete identity verification using Korea’s National Secretary service and the Naver Certificate.
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