
South Korea’s mobile market in 2024 shows a shift in user habits. Learn how OTT platforms and webtoons are rising, while traditional RPGs face revenue decline.

Explore the top mobile game categories in Korea for 2024, where action, casual, and RPG games lead the iOS and Android charts through strategic choices and strong IPs.

Discover the rising trend of subscription business models in Japan. Learn how app marketers can leverage this growing market opportunity across various sectors like fashion, lifestyle, education, and more.

Explore how personalization, immersive experiences, rising subscriptions, and borderless e-commerce are shaping the industry.

Introduction Japan’s allure has heightened with the yen’s depreciation, making it a magnet for international visitors. The country has not only rebounded to pre-pandemic visitor levels but is also witnessing a surge in inbound marketing efforts. As part of our 5 essential keywords that forecasts Japan marketing in 2024, this article delves into another keyword…

Introduction Welcome to the dynamic landscape of Gen Z in Japan, where the pulse of social networking beats in a closed, almost ‘black box’ fashion. In this article, we will unravel the rise and fall of the popular app ‘Zenly,’ operated by Snap Inc., and explore the evolving preferences of Gen Z in the digital…

Introduction In our recent webinar, we projected a transformative 2024, marked by embracing changes and adapting strategies due to privacy restrictions. Among the defining keywords for the year, “Loyal Users” stands out as a crucial focus. Acquiring new users is becoming increasingly challenging, especially with the tightening of privacy restrictions. It is estimated to be…

Introduction Over the past weeks, we’ve delved into the pivotal keywords that encapsulated the marketing landscape in Japan for the year 2023. As we transition into 2024, it’s crucial to anticipate and understand the emerging trends and challenges that will shape the marketing paradigm in the coming year. Changes in Marketing Landscape (2023) Reflecting on…

Introduction We’ve recently written about year-end shopping in Japan in our last article. Celebrating the new year in Japan, unlike many countries, tends to take a serene approach to welcome the fresh start. Including quiet celebrations like “hatsunode” where Japanese people wait for the first sun rise of the year, as it supposedly brings good…

Introduction The mobile gaming industry continues to thrive as one of the most lucrative sectors in the tech world. In 2022, the battle for user attention and engagement through advertising intensified, with mobile puzzle games emerging as the standout genre across the globe, from Japan and South Korea to the United States. What is it…