Jung Kyung-in

Jung Kyung-in founded Pearl Abyss in 2010 with the vision of creating a next-generation massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) that would rival the best Western productions in graphics quality and gameplay innovation. Black Desert Online, launched in 2014 in Korea and subsequently worldwide, delivered on that promise — its seamless open world, action-oriented combat, and character creation system set new standards for the genre and attracted over 50 million registered players across PC, console, and mobile platforms. Pearl Abyss went public on the Korean stock exchange in 2017 and made a major strategic move by acquiring CCP Games (the Icelandic developer of EVE Online) in 2018, adding another beloved MMO franchise and Western game development expertise. Under Jung's leadership, the company has been developing two highly anticipated titles: Crimson Desert (an open-world action-adventure game) and DokeV (a creature-collecting game with AAA production values), both of which generated massive excitement when revealed at gaming events. Jung's key decisions involve the timing and quality of new game launches — the Korean game industry is notoriously hit-driven, and Pearl Abyss's stock is heavily influenced by expectations around Crimson Desert and DokeV. Black Desert continues to generate substantial revenue through content updates, seasonal events, and cosmetic item sales, providing a stable base while the company invests in its next-generation pipeline. Jung's management of development timelines, global publishing strategy, mobile gaming expansion, and the CCP Games integration are the primary drivers of Pearl Abyss's stock.