K Wave Media Marks First Direct Investment Post-Nasdaq Listing with Park Chan-wook’s No Other Choice

Groundbreaking film marks the start of KWM’s global content growth strategy, accelerating investment, production, and distribution capabilities

K Wave Media (NASDAQ:KWM)

NEW YORK, AZ, UNITED STATES, September 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- K Wave Media (NASDAQ: KWM), a publicly traded media & entertainment company with a Bitcoin treasury, today announced its role as lead investor in No Other Choice (어쩔수가없다), the highly anticipated black comedy thriller directed by Park Chan-wook and starring Lee Byung-hun and Son Ye-jin.

The move marks the beginning of KWM’s expanded strategy to accelerate global content investment and strengthen its position across the entertainment value chain. For KWM, this marks a pivotal milestone in its mission to support Korean creative talent and expand the global reach of Korean storytelling.

The film, which premiered at the Venice International Film Festival to a nine-minute standing ovation and perfect reviews from international critics, is expected to achieve significant box office success worldwide. By backing No Other Choice, KWM demonstrates its commitment to investing in premium, globally appealing IP.

Until now, KWM’s content investments have primarily been managed through its affiliate venture capital arm, Solaire Partners, known for backing blockbusters such as Parasite. This new investment is the first led directly by KWM headquarters, underscoring the company’s intent to play a more active role in shaping its content portfolio.

KWM operates with a fully integrated entertainment model encompassing investment, production, and distribution. The company’s vertical structure enables it to maximize the value of its intellectual property while expanding global reach and diversifying revenue streams. This direct investment reflects a strategic pivot toward scaling KWM’s original content footprint worldwide.

“This investment represents the full-scale launch of our post-listing growth strategy,” said Ted Kim, CEO of K Wave Media. “By proactively investing in world-class IP, we aim to expand our position in the global content market while driving long-term value for both the company and our shareholders.”
About K Wave Media

K Wave Media (KWM) is a publicly listed entertainment and Bitcoin treasury company dedicated to creating, distributing, and monetizing high-quality content across multiple platforms. Since going public in 2025, KWM has focused on strategic growth initiatives, including investments in production houses, digital platforms, and digital asset treasury management.

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