Trend Keyword Overview

The FALCON DIVE Trend Map

10 Key Industry Trends · Drivers · Opportunities

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Fandom-Powered Ecosystems

"economic community"
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Definition

"economic community"

Beyond simple consumption, fans directly participate in the IP value creation and monetization process, communicating with artists through dedicated platforms like Weverse or Bubble to form self-sustaining economic communities. They contribute to secondary creations and Worldview expansion beyond MD purchases, building strong Strategic Partnerships by perceiving their consumption as an "investment" for IP growth.

Drivers

Social

Deep longing for social connection

Technological

Advancement of dedicated Platform technologies that monetize fan activities

Economic

Shift in economic perspective perceiving fandom activities as 'investment'

Opportunities

Fan-participatory IP Expansion Platform

Designing and providing a Process and online space where fans can directly participate in and contribute to the expansion of the IP Worldview, going beyond simply selling products.

IP Co-creation Strategic Partnerships

Developing 'co-creation IP' that induces a deep sense of ownership and connection by combining the narratives of artists and the Fandom from the planning stage, as seen in the BT21 case.

Definition

"basic operating system (OS)"

Multimodal AI, including text, images, and video, operates as a "Co-pilot" across the entire value chain, moving beyond tools that merely increase production efficiency. It is utilized as an engine to infinitely generate new stories and assets while maintaining authenticity by building an "exclusive world model" that has learned all data of a specific IP.

Drivers

Economic

Overwhelming efficiency and radical reduction in production costs

Industrial

Democratization of creativity where anyone can become a creator

Technological

Completion of multimodal Artificial Intelligence encompassing text, images, and video

Opportunities

Exclusive AI 'World Model' Licensing

A B2B model that builds an AI model trained on all assets of a specific IP and provides it in the form of a license to external partners or secondary creators, as well as for internal use.

AI-native Content Format Development

Producing new forms of dynamic entertainment content where stories are infinitely varied or generated in real-time based on user choices.

Definition

"playground"

Live Streaming and Short-form videos function as an "interactive point of sale (POS)" that seamlessly connects product discovery to payment. Viewers' comments and participation lead directly to purchases, creating a structure where entertainment fun translates directly into sales, using "Return on Engagement (ROE)" as a key metric.

Drivers

Economic

From 'purpose-driven shopping' based on searching to 'discovery-driven shopping' encountered by chance

Technological

Technological integration that completes payment within 1 second while watching content

Social

Trust and fun provided by real-time communication with creators

Opportunities

Content-Commerce Integrated Studio

Establishing a specialized studio for content production and commerce Operations designed to maximize 'Return on Engagement (ROE)' by inducing high viewer participation.

ROE Analysis Data Platform

Development of a solution that analyzes and optimizes the correlation between content engagement data, such as comments and watch time, and actual sales performance.

Definition

"influencers"

Creators evolve from relying on advertising revenue from platforms like YouTube into independent D2C (Direct-to-Consumer) business enterprises with their own products, courses, and memberships. They build independent brands by directly owning and managing fan data and revenue streams using SaaS solutions.

Drivers

Economic

Fatigue over fluctuating revenue caused by Algorithm changes

Technological

I manage my own fans: The desire for data ownership

Technological

Democratization of SaaS tools that allow anyone to easily create shopping malls and communities

Opportunities

Creator Business OS (SaaS)

A B2B SaaS service that provides integrated website building, payments, data analysis, and customer management to enable creators to operate like independent enterprises.

D2C Infrastructure Construction and Connection

An infrastructure construction business that connects and supports the entertainment layer of large platforms with independent business layers.

Definition

"Artificial Intelligence reads the customer's mind even before they want something. Beyond simple recommendations, it is a magical technology that changes the service's interface..."

By utilizing CDP (Customer Data Platform) and Artificial Intelligence, it identifies not only the user's past behavior but also their current situation and Customer Intent to reconfigure the interface (UI) itself in real-time. Moving beyond simple recommendations, it implements a "dynamic UI" where genre arrangements, banners, and color themes change dynamically based on an individual's emotional state or situation.

Drivers

Social

Rising consumer expectations for services that 'know me better than I know myself'

Technological

Completion of CDP technology that aggregates scattered customer data into one

Economic

The only way to survive in a flood of similar services: Differentiation

Opportunities

Personalization-as-a-Service (PaaS)

Building Artificial Intelligence and data infrastructure capable of implementing real-time UI/UX (User Experience) reconfiguration and Hyper-personalization features to provide them as a service to other media companies.

Real-time AIGC (AI Generated Content) Marketing

Introduction of an Artificial Intelligence marketing solution that analyzes user preferences to generate and display personalized trailers or posters in real-time.

Definition

"Traveling the world to find filming locations is a thing of the past. In 2026, Virtual Production (VP) and Extended Reality (XR) technologies will realize outer space and the deep..."

By adopting Virtual Production (VP) based on LED walls and Unreal Engine, the process shifts to filming while checking visual effects in real-time on-site. Instead of one-time filming sets, high-quality reusable 3D digital asset libraries are built to maximize the efficiency of the Content Pipeline and asset value.

Drivers

Economic

A rational alternative to soaring actor appearance fees and location costs

Industrial

An efficiency revolution by checking CG results simultaneously during filming

Technological

Quality indistinguishable from reality due to advancements in game engine technology

Opportunities

B2B Digital Asset Marketplace

Creating a library of high-quality digital assets, such as 3D backgrounds and props created for Virtual Production, to rent or sell to other production companies.

VP Specialist Training and Dispatch

A service that trains and dispatches technical personnel specialized in real-time engine and LED wall Operations to meet the surging demand for Virtual Production.

Definition

"Proving what is 'real' in a digital world where replication is easy. Blockchain has established itself not as a means of speculation, but as a technology of trust that protects..."

Blockchain and NFT are utilized to prove the authenticity of digital assets, and copyright royalty settlement and distribution are automated through smart contracts. Rather than replacing existing systems, a 'trust layer' is added to guarantee digital scarcity and grant fans transparent ownership and membership rights.

Drivers

Regulatory/Ethical

Proving the value of the 'original' amidst infinitely replicated content created by Artificial Intelligence

Social

Efforts to return a fair share to creators without intermediaries

Technological

Evolution into memberships/tickets that provide actual benefits beyond simple possession

Opportunities

Trust-as-a-Service

Providing B2B authentication services using Blockchain technology, such as proving the authenticity of limited-edition Digital Goods or preventing ticket forgery.

Copyright Royalty Settlement Automation Platform

Building a system that uses smart contracts to transparently and instantly process complex royalty distributions arising from micro-transactions.

Definition

"A single story expands endlessly into Webtoon, dramas, and games. The success formula for 2026 is not a 'one-off hit,' but building a massive 'Worldview' where fans can stay 365..."

By expanding a single IP into multiple formats such as Webtoon, dramas, and games, a massive and consistent Worldview is designed for long-term fan immersion. Risks are reduced by utilizing proven original sources like Webtoon, and through Transmedia storytelling, each format serves as a mutual marketing channel.

Drivers

Industrial

Minimizing the probability of failure by utilizing original works with a proven Fandom

Industrial

Strong cross-marketing effect of viewers watching a drama and then seeking out the Webtoon

Economic

Love calls from global Platforms engaged in a content acquisition war

Opportunities

IP Architecture Consulting

A specialized 'IP Architect' service that goes beyond single project planning to systematically design long-term Worldviews and Lore from the early stages.

Storytelling Engine (Platform) Acquisition

Securing an IP pipeline by acquiring Webtoon platforms or game studios with a scalable Worldview, rather than being a single-hit production company.

Definition

"Dozens of subscriptions? Consumers are exhausted. In 2026, only 'super bundles' that tie together video, music, shopping, and delivery will survive. Pricing policies will become..."

Moving away from single pricing plans, various pricing policies such as advertising-based video on demand (AVOD), FAST channels, and service bundling are operated in a mix. Through 'super bundles' that combine media content with non-media benefits like finance and shopping, subscription fatigue is alleviated and the user lock-in effect is strengthened.

Drivers

Social

Increase in subscription cancellations (Churn) due to 'subscription fatigue'

Economic

Survival instinct in a saturated market where new subscribers have dried up

Social

Consumers who close their wallets in a recession unless there are clear benefits

Opportunities

Subscription Economy Clearinghouse

An Intermediary Platform business that provides integrated management and payment for all of a consumer's subscription services through a single account, while offering customer accessibility to companies.

Cross-industry Super Bundle

Developing integrated membership products that combine content and lifestyle benefits by partnering media companies with leading companies in other industries such as retail and finance.

Definition

"In a world rife with Fake News and Deepfake, 'trust' has become the most expensive commodity. In 2026, the image of being an Ethical Media company is more powerful than any..."

Beyond Regulation compliance such as GDPR and the EU AI Act, consumer trust is secured by transparently disclosing data processing methods and Algorithm operation principles. Based on transparency, voluntary data provision from consumers is encouraged, creating a virtuous cycle to secure high-quality first-party data.

Drivers

Regulatory/Ethical

Artificial Intelligence and data-related Regulation tightening globally

Regulatory/Ethical

Deepening distrust in content due to the surge in Deepfake crimes

Social

Smart consumers who monitor how their data is being used

Opportunities

Trust & Safety Service

Providing expertise in content filtering, Compliance, and community risk management as a B2B agency service for small businesses or creators.

Transparency-based Data Consulting

Consulting that secures high-quality first-party data by marketing transparency in data usage and establishes a Data Strategy based on it.

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