Warner Music Korea Announces New President

Warner Music Group has today announced the appointment of Jieun Kim as President of Warner Music Korea.

Kim will transition into the role after a three-year tenure as WMG Korea's CFO, and will lead the company's operations and strategic expansion. She will report to Lo-Ting Fai, known as Lofai, President, Warner Music APAC.

"Jieun is an exceptional executive who possesses a rare blend of financial rigour and creative vision," Lofai said.

"The deep trust she’s already established with key partners across Korea makes her the ideal leader to drive our ambitious agenda. With Jieun at the helm, supported by her brilliant team, I’m confident that we’ll unlock unprecedented opportunities for our Korean artists both at home and on the world stage."

Under Kim's leadership, Warner Music Korea will also further integrate into the group's APAC infrastructure to amplify local talent through international marketing campaigns and collaborations.

"It is a privilege to lead such a talented and passionate team at a pivotal moment when Korean music continues to redefine the global cultural landscape," she said in a statement.

"Our mission is to significantly scale our presence in this vital market while providing a sophisticated global platform for artists from a variety of genres.  I want to thank Lofai for his unwavering support and partnership as we enter this next phase of strategic growth."

The move comes only months after Warner Music Australasia and SE Asia announced a number of key appointments, including Alex Young as VP Domestic Artists, Warner Music Australasia, and Dan Ellis as VP, International Artist Strategy, Warner Music Australasia and SE Asia.

“These strategic appointments reflect our unwavering commitment to our mission, to take our local artists global and make our global artists local,” President of Warner Music Australasia and SE Asia, Dan Rosen, said at the time.

“With an expanded regional footprint, we are now better positioned than ever to deliver on this mission. This new structure combines agility with deep specialization, ensuring we have precisely the right expertise to seize on the dynamic opportunities across our region.