Kim Jung-youn

Biography

Kim Jung-youn, born in 2004, is a South Korean billionaire primarily known as the heiress to the online gaming empire Nexon. Her wealth stems from inheriting a stake in NXC, the holding company of Nexon, after the death of her father, Kim Jung-ju, the company's founder. Her career is primarily focused on the media and entertainment industry, where she has inherited a large stake in the online gaming firm. As of 2024, her net worth is estimated at $1.4 Billion, placing her among the youngest billionaires in the world. She is unmarried with no children. Kim is not involved in the company's operations.

In-Depth Profile

Early Life

Kim Jung-youn's early life was largely private. She was born in 2004 and is the daughter of Kim Jung-ju and Yoo Jung-hyun. Her father founded Nexon, a major online gaming company. She has an older sister, Kim Jung-min. Details about her education and upbringing are not widely available, as her family maintained a low profile.

Rise to Success

Kim Jung-youn's path to wealth began with the death of her father, Kim Jung-ju, in February 2022. She and her sister, Kim Jung-min, inherited equal shares of a 30.78% stake in NXC, the holding company of Nexon. The value of their stakes was initially estimated at $2.5 billion each. After a significant inheritance tax, her net worth was estimated to be around $1.4 billion.

Key Business Strategies

Kim Jung-youn is not involved in the operations of Nexon. Her wealth is primarily tied to her ownership stake in the company, which focuses on online gaming. The company’s key business strategies include developing popular games like MapleStory, which helped popularize the free-to-play model. Since she is not involved in Nexon's management, she is not involved in developing strategies.

Philanthropy

There is no information found on Kim Jung-youn's philanthropic activities.

Biography

Wealth Over Time

Portfolio Holdings

Nexon