# Bluehole

> South Korean video game developer and publisher

**Wikidata**: [Q114649089](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q114649089)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/bluehole

## Summary  
Bluehole is a South Korean video game developer and publisher that operates as a subsidiary of the larger gaming conglomerate Krafton. It creates and distributes video games within the global video‑game industry and is known under several aliases, including Bluehole Studio, Inc. and 蓝洞.

## Key Facts  
- **Corporate affiliation:** Bluehole is part of, and owned by, Krafton, a South Korean video‑game developer and publisher.  
- **Industry classification:** It is classified as a *video game developer* operating in the video‑game industry.  
- **Country of origin:** The company is headquartered in South Korea.  
- **Official website:** https://www.bluehole.net/en/  
- **Logo:** https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Bluehole_Logo.svg  
- **Identifiers:** ISNI 0000000460535699; VIAF 154002859; IMDb co0655806; Google Knowledge Graph /g/1216lng6; Library of Congress no2009044755.  
- **Aliases:** Bluehole Studio, Inc.; 蓝洞.  
- **Social media presence:** Facebook – Krafton.official; Instagram – krafton.today; LinkedIn – krafton-inc.  
- **Wikidata description:** “South Korean video game developer and publisher.”  

## FAQs  
### Q: What does Bluehole do?  
**A:** Bluehole develops and publishes video games, operating as a professional studio within South Korea’s video‑game industry.  

### Q: Is Bluehole an independent company?  
**A:** No. Bluehole is a subsidiary of Krafton, which owns and oversees its operations.  

### Q: Where can I find more information about Bluehole online?  
**A:** Visit its official website at https://www.bluehole.net/en/ or follow its social‑media accounts on Facebook (Krafton.official) and Instagram (krafton.today).  

### Q: What are the other names for Bluehole?  
**A:** The studio is also known as Bluehole Studio, Inc. and the Chinese name 蓝洞.  

### Q: How is Bluehole identified in international databases?  
**A:** It has unique identifiers such as ISNI 0000000460535699, VIAF 154002859, and IMDb co0655806, among others.  

## Why It Matters  
Bluehole contributes to the global video‑game ecosystem by creating and publishing interactive entertainment from South Korea, a region renowned for its vibrant gaming culture. As a subsidiary of Krafton, the studio benefits from shared resources, technology, and market reach, enabling it to produce titles that can compete internationally. Its presence under multiple identifiers and social platforms ensures discoverability for players, partners, and researchers alike. By operating within the fast‑evolving video‑game industry, Bluehole helps sustain South Korea’s reputation as a hub for innovative game development, influencing trends, employment, and digital culture both domestically and abroad.  

## Notable For  
- **Integration within Krafton:** Operates under the umbrella of a major Korean gaming conglomerate, providing strategic and financial support.  
- **Multiple international identifiers:** Recognized across ISNI, VIAF, IMDb, Google Knowledge Graph, and Library of Congress systems.  
- **Distinct branding:** Uses a recognizable logo and maintains a multilingual online presence (English website, Chinese alias).  
- **Active social‑media channels:** Engages audiences via Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn under the Krafton brand.  
- **Clear industry classification:** Explicitly listed as a video‑game developer in authoritative data sources.  

## Body  

### Overview  
Bluehole is a professional video‑game developer and publisher based in South Korea. It focuses on creating and distributing interactive entertainment products for a global audience.  

### Corporate Structure  
- **Parent organization:** Krafton (South Korean video‑game developer and publisher).  
- **Relationship:** Bluehole is listed as both a *part of* and *parent org* of Krafton in structured data.  
- **Legal status:** Recognized as an *instance of* “video game developer.”  

### Industry Classification  
- **Sector:** Video‑game industry.  
- **Wikidata description:** “South Korean video game developer and publisher.”  

### Online Presence  
- **Official website:** https://www.bluehole.net/en/ (primary source for company news and product information).  
- **Social media:**  
  - Facebook: Krafton.official  
  - Instagram: krafton.today  
  - LinkedIn: krafton-inc  

### Visual Identity  
- **Logo URL:** https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Bluehole_Logo.svg  
- **Commons category:** “Bluehole logos.”  

### Identifiers & Cataloguing  
| Identifier | Value |
|------------|-------|
| ISNI | 0000000460535699 |
| VIAF | 154002859 |
| IMDb ID | co0655806 |
| Google Knowledge Graph ID | /g/1216lng6 |
| Library of Congress ID | no2009044755 |
| Golden ID (Krafton) | Krafton-8AVAJKJ |
| VideogameGeek Company ID | 41949 |
| Mod DB Company ID | bluehole |
| Indie DB Company ID | bluehole |
| Wikipedia languages | commons, de |

These identifiers ensure that Bluehole can be reliably referenced across libraries, databases, and knowledge graphs.  

### Affiliations & Aliases  
- **Aliases:** Bluehole Studio, Inc.; 蓝洞.  
- **Part of:** Krafton (both as a subsidiary and as a component of the larger corporate group).  

### Sitelink Count  
- The entity has 2 active sitelinks on Wikidata, indicating limited but focused cross‑language linkage.  

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## References

1. [Source](https://golden.com/wiki/Krafton-8AVAJKJ)
2. VideoGameGeek