Kakao Games held a board meeting on the 15th and resolved to acquire a 39.56% stake in global casual game company ME2ON for approximately 98 billion won.
With this acquisition, Kakao Games will secure controlling rights and become the largest shareholder of ME2ON. The company plans to diversify its portfolio and strengthen its global competitiveness by acquiring new pipelines, including social casino, casual games, and mind sports. Building on ME2ON's financial structure, Kakao Games also aims to establish a stable profit base and seek a mid- to long-term turnaround.
Founded in 2010, ME2ON is a gaming company that develops and operates global social casino and casual games. It has expanded its business presence into Asia, North America, and Europe, and listed on the KOSDAQ in 2016.
In 2025, ME2ON recorded annual revenue of approximately 120.9 billion won and operating profit of approximately 12.6 billion won. Overseas revenue accounts for over 80% of total sales.
ME2ON operates subsidiaries including Ghost Studio and ACE Interactive Holdings Limited. The company is also pursuing content business diversification into areas such as dramas, webtoons, and web novels alongside gaming.
Kakao Games CEO Lee Si-woo said, "This acquisition marks the first step in executing a merger and acquisition strategy with proven business feasibility and profitability under our new leadership, and Kakao Games will continue to pursue M&A for its future." He added, "We will generate synergies from multiple angles, not only by expanding into the various IP content sectors held by ME2ON, but also through co-development with game development studios in China."
ME2ON CEO Son Chang-wook said, "We are pleased to become a strategic partner with Kakao Games, which possesses proven service capabilities and experience both domestically and internationally." He added, "Through close cooperation with Kakao Games, we will lead the K-content business in the global market going forward."
