AsemconnectVietnam - KIDO officially announced the AIRO ecosystem, expanding its operations into a media-entertainment-commerce model using AI, with the goal of producing 200 AI short films annually from 2027 and an IPO in 2030.

KIDO Group (stock code: KDC) has just announced the AIRO ecosystem, a media, entertainment, and commerce complex applying artificial intelligence (AI), with the orientation of building a closed value chain from content development, production, distribution to commercialization.
According to KIDO, AIRO is upgraded from a model applying AI in livestreaming, creating virtual characters and producing advertisements, to an ecosystem comprising 6 business blocks: short films and content center; shows and concerts; talent network management; film investment and production; commerce; and AI-powered marketing solutions.
In this context, the Short Drama Content Hub is identified as a core segment, operating in a chain from intellectual property (IP) development and production to content distribution. AIRO stated that it will collaborate with domestic directors to develop exclusive original works and spin-off content, aiming to own or co-own original IP sources.
In the production phase, AIRO is partnering with Yuguang Tongchen, an AI content technology company in China, to establish an AI Production Studio in Nanning. This model is expected to achieve a capacity of 20 short films per month, aiming for 200 AI short films per year from 2027.
Regarding distribution, AIRO stated that it is collaborating with Tencent through the WeTV platform and also working with Ho Chi Minh City Television (HTV) to establish broadcast time slots for short films. The company also plans to bring content to OTT platforms such as FPT Play and TV360 to expand its reach domestically and internationally.
In the show and concert segment, AIRO collaborates with Mango TV, a Chinese online video platform and entertainment company, to develop television programs, reality shows, and entertainment shows. According to KIDO, a new collaborative program between the two parties is currently underway and will be announced soon.
The talent management segment aims to connect domestic artists and celebrities with the Chinese and Korean markets, serving media, promotion, and commercial activities.
In the film industry, AIRO stated its participation in investing in and co-producing several projects such as "Sister Sister 3," "Karaoke Murder Case," scheduled for release in October 2026, and the "War Robe" project. KIDO identifies its involvement in film production as a way to expand its content library and create more opportunities to exploit IP across multiple platforms.
The commercial segment focuses on extracting value from IP through social commerce and e-commerce. AIRO plans to operate a shopping model that combines entertainment, training, and managing a force of KOLs/KOCs to support livestream sales. The company will also integrate AI characters into commercial activities to create continuous interaction with users.
Meanwhile, AI Marketing Solutions provides services such as TV commercial production, short films, AI Social Video, and AI Avatar Livestream for businesses. According to AIRO's vision, these tools will not only serve domestic marketing activities but also support Vietnamese brands in accessing international markets.
Mr. Tran Le Nguyen, General Director of KIDO and Chairman of the Board of Directors of AIRO, stated that changes in entertainment and shopping behavior are creating favorable conditions for a model that combines content and commerce. He believes AIRO aims to transform each piece of entertainment content into a commercial touchpoint, while generating revenue to reinvest in content and IP.
Notably, KIDO aims to transform AIRO into a global media, entertainment, and connectivity conglomerate, with plans for an IPO in 2030.
KIDO introduces AIRO as a business producing and trading AI-powered content. The name AIRO is built on three pillars: AI, Reality, and Originals, where AI is the core technology, Reality is the realization capability, and Originals are the original works created by Vietnamese people.
According to KIDO, through its network of international partners such as Yuguang Tongchen, Tencent, and Mango TV, AIRO aims to bring content and IP with Vietnamese cultural elements to the international market, while expanding its business model based on a combination of AI technology, entertainment content, and commerce.
Source: VITIC/Bao Tai chinh – Dau tu