KizCastle
South Korean kids' content company behind the JunyTony character IP, operating a global YouTube network and expanding into licensing, publishing, retail, performances, and apps.
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Overview
KizCastle is a South Korean digital content and character IP company best known for creating and operating the children's brand JunyTony (주니토니). The company produces educational songs, videos, and 3D TV animation for young children, and distributes them through its own YouTube channels, OTT platforms, apps, and digital music services. Its official website describes KizCastle as a global IP business that develops content, music, video, books, toys, stationery, and fashion design products from start to finish. The JunyTony brand centers on twin little magicians, Juni and Tony, and has grown into a multi-platform children's franchise. According to the official website, the JunyTony YouTube network has more than 19.16 million global subscribers across languages including English, Spanish, Korean, Indonesian, Portuguese, Chinese, and Japanese, with cumulative views exceeding 10 billion and more than 15 million daily views. The company also reports that its Tencent Video service in China reached 1 billion views within one year of launching in 2020, and that its content is available on seven major Chinese platforms, five major music platforms, and IPTV in 31 provinces. Beyond YouTube, KizCastle has expanded JunyTony into licensing, retail, performances, and apps. Its business lines include licensing the JunyTony character IP for products, advertising, events, and promotions; producing and distributing around 50 kinds of books and merchandise; staging performances featuring JunyTony characters and friends from Chuchu and Magic Kindergarten; and operating the JunyTony app, which combines nursery rhymes, stories, and games for young children. The company has also launched a performance brand and resort packages, and participated in character licensing fairs in South Korea and Vietnam. KizCastle's stated vision is to become a leading next-generation K-kids content company and a character IP business loved worldwide. It aims to serve high-quality infant and toddler content across OTT, apps, and digital music platforms while expanding into original story animation, books, educational materials, and character merchandise. The company has partnered with organizations such as Good Neighbors for children's rights campaigns and has produced promotional content with the city of Busan. Its content has aired on South Korean TV channels including TV Chosun and MBC, and has been distributed on Netflix.
History
KizCastle's history is closely tied to the development of its flagship character IP, JunyTony. According to the official website, the company launched the JunyTony character IP in 2019, introducing the twin little magicians Juni and Tony. In 2020, the company began its YouTube channel awards run, and it currently holds five Gold Play Buttons and six Silver Play Buttons. Also in 2020, KizCastle launched its service on China's Tencent Video, which reached 1 billion views within one year. In 2021, KizCastle expanded into books and products, starting with a fairy-tale musical book and going on to release around 50 kinds of products including sound books, world flag cards, multiplication table cards, and plush dolls. In July 2022, the company participated in the Character Licensing Fair for the first time, and it continued to participate in 2023 and 2024, reflecting the worldviews of JunyTony Magic Kindergarten and Aklata. In October 2022, KizCastle signed a memorandum of understanding with Good Neighbors to promote children's rights, and it has since collaborated on campaigns for child abuse prevention, children's health rights, and the Green Earth campaign. In November 2022, the company produced promotional content for the city of Busan, collaborating with Busan's character Boogi and JunyTony. Also in November 2022, the TV program "JunyTony Story" began airing on TV Chosun, and in May 2023 it aired on MBC TV. In August 2023, KizCastle launched the JunyTony app, a young children's app combining nursery rhymes, stories, and games. The same month, it held its first JunyTony pop-up store at Hyundai Department Store D-Cube City, followed by more pop-up stores at Hyundai Department Store Daegu in August 2023, Hyundai Department Store Chungcheong in April 2024, Hyundai Premium Outlet Daejeon in July 2024, Hyundai Department Store Pangyo in August 2024, and Hyundai Department Store Mokdong in December 2024. In September 2023, the company participated in the Korea-Vietnam Character Licensing Festival for business consultations and networking. In January 2024, JunyTony content, including "JunyTony Story" and "JunyTony Fairy Tale Musical," became available on Netflix. In March 2024, KizCastle launched its performance brand with "JunyTony and Sparkling Dance Party," which was invited to venues including Belfore Resort and Shinsegae Culture Hall Centum City and Daegu. In May 2024, the company launched a facility use package at Belfore Resort with a JunyTony stamp tour, and it was selected for KOCCA's domestic animation production support program for 3D animation. The company continues to expand its global IP business across content, licensing, retail, performances, and digital platforms.
- 2024
JunyTony content, including "JunyTony Story" and "JunyTony Fairy Tale Musical," became available on Netflix.
- 2024
Launched performance brand with "JunyTony and Sparkling Dance Party."
- 2024
Launched facility use package at Belfore Resort with JunyTony stamp tour.
- 2024
Selected for KOCCA's domestic animation production support program for 3D animation.
- 2023
"JunyTony Story" aired on MBC TV.
- 2023
Launched JunyTony app, a young children's app combining nursery rhymes, stories, and games.
- 2023
Held first JunyTony pop-up store at Hyundai Department Store D-Cube City.
- 2023
Participated in Korea-Vietnam Character Licensing Festival.
- 2022
Participated in the Character Licensing Fair for the first time.
- 2022
Signed MOU with Good Neighbors for children's rights promotion.
Products and positioning
Global kids' content and character IP business, focusing on educational and entertaining content for young children.
JunyTony YouTube channels
Global YouTube network with over 19.16 million subscribers across multiple languages.
JunyTony 3D TV series animation
3D animated series for children.
JunyTony app
App combining nursery rhymes, stories, and games for young children.
JunyTony books and merchandise
Around 50 kinds of books and products including sound books, world flag cards, multiplication table cards, and plush dolls.
JunyTony live performances
Performances featuring JunyTony characters and friends.
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