Warner Music Group has promoted Jieun Kim to the role of President of Warner Music Korea.
Based in Seoul, Kim will spearhead the company’s operations and strategic expansion within the world’s seventh-largest recorded music market.
Recorded Music trade revenues in the market grew 1.7% YoY to USD $736 million in 2025 according to IFPI‘s Global Music report.
She reports directly to Lo-Ting Fai, known as Lofai, President, Warner Music APAC.
Kim transitions into the Presidency following “a highly successful three-year tenure as CFO of Warner Music Korea,” WMG said on Friday (May 8).
The company added that the exec has been a “key member of the local leadership team, fostering deep relationships with local partners”.
Kim joined the company in 2023, bringing expertise from her previous senior finance and retail operations leadership roles at luxury leader Tiffany & Co.
WMG said that this appointment signals “a bold new chapter for Warner Music in Korea” as the company accelerates its local investment.
The announcement noted that Warner Music in Korea is “working with exciting artists from a range of genres in pioneering new ways that support their creative autonomy while offering them global reach”.
WMG added: “Under Kim’s leadership, Warner Music Korea will further integrate with WMG’s enhanced regional APAC infrastructure and global specialist network to amplify Korean talent through groundbreaking cross-cultural collaborations and innovative international marketing campaigns.”
“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.”
Jieun Kim, Warner Music Korea
Jieun Kim, President of Warner Music Korea, comments: “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. 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.”
“Jieun is an exceptional executive who possesses a rare blend of financial rigour and creative vision.”
Lofai, Warner Music APAC
Lofai, President of Warner Music APAC, added: “Jieun is an exceptional executive who possesses a rare blend of financial rigour and creative vision.
“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.”
Lofai was appointed as President of Warner Music APAC in August 2025, joining from telecoms group PCCW, where he served as CEO of entertainment subsidiary MakerVille and COO of regional streaming platform Viu.
Kim‘s promotion comes as Warner Music has stepped up its activity in South Korea in recent months.
In March, WMG struck a partnership with South Korean management firm MAINSTREAM, the company behind artists Lee Young Ji and Kik5o.
In September 2024, Warner Music Korea launched a new English-language music label called MPLIFY, aimed at helping Korean artists engage with global audiences.Music Business Worldwide