WBTN WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. Insider Trading

Kim Junkoo buys 22,791 shares at blended $8.77; stock down 63.4% from 52-week high and 19.9% in 30 days

Kim Junkoo executed 2 purchases totaling 22,791 shares for $199,878.95 on 2025-03-19 and 2025-03-20, raising holdings to 510,231 shares (+4.7%). The timing is notable: WBTN trades at $8.73, down 63.4% from its 52-week high of $23.85 and 19.9% lower over the past 30 days. However, his prior trade history at this ticker is uninspiring—across 3 prior buys at WBTN, all three recorded negative 90-day returns (ranging from -7.4% to -19.6%), and none were well-timed by the 90-day mark. His cross-ticker track record shows 3 prior buys with an average 90-day return of -13.6% and a 0.00% win rate. The purchase coincides with material stock weakness and unfolds against a pattern of poorly-timed prior acquisitions at this ticker specifically, suggesting the insider's historical execution has not identified value effectively at WBTN.

Lee David J. bought 7,205 shares of WBTN at $9.00 on 2025-02-28; stock now down 62.7% from 52-week high, prior buys at this ticker showed negative returns.

Lee David J. purchased 7,205 shares at $9.00, increasing his holdings to 291,053 shares (+2.5% vs prior holdings). The transaction occurred as WBTN trades 62.7% below its 52-week high of $23.85 and down 30.2% over the past 30 days. His prior two open-market buys at WBTN (on 2024-08-14 and 2024-08-15) both generated negative returns: 30-day declines of -19.4% and -19.8% respectively, with neither trade well-timed over the 90-day interval. His cross-ticker track record shows mixed results (3 prior buys with a 33.33% 90-day win rate, average 90-day return of +22.2% offset by -9.0% average 30-day return), yet his specific history at this ticker has not produced positive outcomes. The purchase adds a small increment to an already substantial position at a stock in significant decline.

Director Kim Namsun buys $100.0K of WBTN at $13.90; stock down -41.2% from 52-week high amid $-76.9M quarterly loss. Cluster buy observed.

Director Kim Namsun purchased 7,195 shares at $13.90 on 2024-08-21, initiating a new position valued at $100,010.50. The transaction occurs against a backdrop of significant stock weakness: the stock trades -41.2% below its 52-week high of $23.85 and has declined -41.2% over the past 30 days. Meanwhile, WEBTOON reported a net loss of $-76,885,000 in its latest quarter despite maintaining $320,972,000 in revenue, indicating substantial operational pressure. Notably, 3 other insiders also bought within the past 14 days, forming a cluster acquisition pattern. The convergence of insider buying activity, depressed valuation relative to recent highs, and negative earnings creates a point of attention for investors monitoring directional signals and management's assessment of fair value in a loss-making period.

Kim Junkoo buys 41,531 shares in WBTN across 3 transactions for $509,703.45 amid -31.8% 30-day decline; cluster buy pattern observed

Kim Junkoo executed 3 separate purchases totaling 41,531 shares for $509,703.45 between August 16–19, 2024, at prices ranging from $11.88 to $13.07 (blended average $12.27), expanding holdings by 4.7% to 924,005 shares. The purchases occurred amid significant price weakness: WBTN's stock is down 31.8% over the past 30 days and trading 41.7% below its 52-week high of $23.85, despite a market cap of $1.8B. Notably, 2 other insiders also bought within the past 14 days, establishing a cluster buy pattern during a period of material stock decline. The company reported a quarterly net loss of $76.9M against revenue of $321.0M, highlighting operational challenges that may explain the recent valuation pressure investors should monitor.

Lee David J. bought 15,722 shares of WBTN across 2 transactions (Aug 14-15) for $203,845.46 as stock trades -48.1% from 52-week high.

Lee David J. executed 2 separate purchases totaling 15,722 shares for $203,845.46 at blended average price of $12.97 on August 14-15, increasing holdings from 299,581 shares to 315,303 shares (+5.2%). The timing is noteworthy: WBTN stock currently trades at $12.37, down -48.1% from its 52-week high of $23.85, and has declined -40.5% over the past 30 days. The company posted $321.0M in latest quarterly revenue but reported a $-76.9M net loss in the same period. The insider's purchases occurred during a period of significant price deterioration and ongoing operational losses, suggesting activity in a sharply depressed valuation environment. This filing warrants attention to understand the insider's assessment of current conditions relative to the company's fundamental trajectory.

Chief Strategy Officer Kim Yongsoo bought 7,800 shares of WBTN at $12.92 (8/14/24); stock down 48.1% from 52-week high, company facing $76.9M quarterly loss.

Kim Yongsoo, Chief Strategy Officer, purchased 7,800 shares at $12.92 on 2024-08-14, increasing his holdings from 103.1K to 110.9K shares (+7.6%). The transaction occurs against a deteriorating stock-price backdrop: WBTN is down 48.1% from its 52-week high of $23.85 and has fallen 40.5% over the prior 30 days. Simultaneously, WEBTOON is burning cash, with the latest quarter reporting a $76.9M net loss against $321.0M in revenue, indicating structural profitability challenges. An insider purchase at depressed valuation levels warrants investor examination of the company's path to cash-flow breakeven and the CSO's rationale for adding exposure during a period of significant operational losses.