HYBE Appoints Zooil Yang As New President Of Weverse Company
HYBE has appointed Zooil Yang as the new President of Weverse Company, effective June 1. Yang has a strong background in technology and digital services, having held leadership roles at various companies. Weverse aims to enhance its services and expand its global reach under Yang's leadership.
- ▪Zooil Yang will take over as President of Weverse Company on June 1, succeeding Joon Choi.
- ▪Yang previously served as CEO of AXZ and has extensive experience in platform and digital services.
- ▪Weverse has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2026 in the social media category.
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BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentHYBE Appoints Zooil Yang As New President Of Weverse CompanyByLaura Sirikul,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Laura Sirikul is a L.A.-based reporter covering film/TV and music.Follow AuthorMay 27, 2026, 08:47pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Photo Courtesy of WeverseWeverseHYBE has recently announced that Zooil Yang will become the new President of Weverse Company, the company behind the global super fan platform Weverse, on June 1, as Joon Choi steps down.Yang began his career as a developer at the tech company NHN, which he later served as CEO of, overseeing its subsidiaries, including Tickerlink, Bugs, and Travel…
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