At the 'Hybe Company Briefing with Community' held on October 4th, Hybe announced its plan to introduce a new upgraded fandom platform by creating synergy with Naver's strong R&D capabilities such as search and artificial intelligence. The new version of Weverse will include V Live's "spot live" function

Currently, Weverse is in the midst of integrating with Naver V Live. It is expected to grow into a comprehensive fan platform equipped with e-commerce, streaming, and communication functions at the beginning of next year.

The monthly active users (MAU) of Weverse is about 5.3 million. As of last year, if integration with V Live, which has 100 million global downloads and 30 million monthly users, is achieved, it will secure over 35 million users. Korea Investment & Securities analyzed that the number of monthly users of the integrated platform will reach 45 million by next year.

Park Ha-kyung, a researcher at Korea Investment & Securities, said, "The average ARPU of Weverse last year was estimated at $81 (about 92,620 won), which is a 27% increase from the average of $64 in the previous year and expected to reach 110 dollars (126,874 won)"

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Yoo Byung Jae has opened up about his relationship with his girlfriend, Lee Yoo Jung, and the reactions have been overwhelming!

On December 22, the popular web variety show DdeunDdeun aired a special video from the "2nd Pinggyego Award".

A star-studded event with celebrities like Cha Seung Won, Park Shin Hye, Lee Dong Wook, and many more. But all eyes were on Yoo Byung Jae as he talked about his girlfriend.

During the show, Yoo Byung Jae casually mentioned his romance, saying, "Many people around me were surprised, but I’ve received a lot of support, and we’re loving each other beautifully."

His relationship was one of the hot topics during the ceremony, with fellow stars asking him lots of questions about his girlfriend.

Ji Seok Jin asked if Lee Yoo Jung was okay with their relationship going public. Yoo Byung Jae shared, "I asked for her consent several times, and she gave me a clear answer, so we decided to go public." He confirmed that they were both happy with their decision.

When asked why Lee Yoo Jung is dating him, Yoo Byung Jae seemed a bit caught off guard. Hong Jin Kyung jokingly asked, "Why is your girlfriend dating someone like you?"

Yoo Byung Jae answered honestly, saying, "She said she likes my atmosphere, how I treat her, and my consideration. I always sleep later than her and wake up earlier," showing off his hardworking side.

As for nicknames, they haven't come up with one yet! Yoo Byung Jae said, "We just call each other by our names."

When the topic of marriage came up, Yoo Byung Jae shyly replied to Jo Hye Ryeon’s question about singing "Anakanna" at his wedding, saying, "If I do get married, I’ll ask you then." So, no wedding plans for now, but their love seems strong!

For those who don’t know, Yoo Byung Jae’s girlfriend, Lee Yoo Jung, is a beauty instructor and DJ. Born in 1997, she's 9 years younger than Yoo Byung Jae, who was born in 1988.

She gained attention for her appearance on Love Catcher in Bali, and many have noticed she resembles stars like Han So Hee and Song Hye Kyo. With over 115,000 followers, she’s definitely catching eyes!

Yoo Byung Jae's relationship is sparking a lot of curiosity, but for now, they're focused on enjoying their time together—no wedding bells just yet!

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