Cat in a dogs world (MEW), the cat-themed meme token on the Solana blockchain, announced today that it has partnered with Korean animation studio LOCUS to create a new 3D animation series. MEW will become the first global entertainment brand and retail product line created by the Meme Coin community.
LOCUS, which produces 3D animation and TV series mainly in the Korean market, plans to go public early next year after raising about $17.5 million in pre-IPO funding last year, with a focus on international expansion of Meme.
MEW is the leading cat-themed meme coin on Solana. MEW first gained attention when it was released in March 2024, airdropping tokens to BONK, WIF, and Solana Saga 2 phone holders. As the first cat coin to surpass $900 million in market cap, MEW quickly became a favorite among meme coin traders, ushering in a new era for cat coins, which previously were dominated by dog-themed tokens. MEW currently has about 200,000 holders and hopes to expand to 2 million holders by the end of the year.
As a meme coin, MEW has emerged in mainstream consciousness and excelled in digital media. Combining memes and pop culture, MEW is gaining attention through new artwork, apparel, and entertainment products based on its character IP.
MEW aims to become the most viewed and recognized meme coin among global audiences. By partnering with LOCUS’ 3D animation, MEW can begin to capture the attention of movie and TV audiences.
LOCUS, the partner, has produced popular IPs in South Korea such as Red Shoes and Yumi's Cells, and their film works have reached 128 countries. The cooperation with MEW reflects LOCUS's expertise in creating popular cultural icons. By combining the best animation with the down-to-earth Solana community, this new cooperation will bring MEW's IP to the masses.
Leo Kangsan Kim, head of LOCUS DX Business Unit, said: "Based on our accumulated expertise in story creation and animation production, LOCUS aims to rapidly expand into branded content production and IP digital asset business. This collaboration with MEW marks the beginning of LOCUS's foray into the Web3 market, providing important opportunities for future business opportunities."