DEAR U, a Kakao affiliate, files routine corporate group status disclosure... Stable financial structure, top shareholder SM Entertainment holds 42.58%


  • DEAR U discloses routine corporate group status as a member of Kakao group (base date: May 28, 2026)
  • Financial status: Total assets 245.08B KRW, total liabilities 33.14B KRW, total equity 211.94B KRW, debt ratio 15.64% – very stable financial structure
  • Income statement: Revenue 83.84B KRW, operating profit 32.72B KRW, net income 19.39B KRW – maintaining high profitability
  • Shareholder composition: Largest shareholder SM Entertainment holds 42.58%, CEO Ahn Jong-oh 4.38%, others 50.50%
  • Subsidiaries: Wholly owns US subsidiary DEAR U International Inc.; no significant changes in affiliate structure
  • Board decided on cash dividend (specific amount to be disclosed separately)
  • [AI Overall Assessment]This is a routine mandatory disclosure with no material changes in financial condition or ownership structure, resulting in neutral impact on the stock price. The stable financials and group affiliation support investment safety, but no new growth drivers or specific shareholder return policy changes are identified.

KOSDAQ Filing Information


  • Filing: Large Enterprise Group Status Disclosure [Annual And First Quarter Use (Individual Company)]
  • Company: DEAR U (376300)
  • Submission: DEAR U Co.,Ltd.
  • Receipt: 05-29-2026
  • Under Fair Trade Commission (KFTC)