Dong-A Export

Logo (1980s-1990s)


Logo: We see a black background with a blue, glowing crescent fade in. The text "DONG-A" with a trail rises up until it's off-screen. Then a logo consisting of a segmented circle with three bold portions trails in, colored in, and. The logo glows and turns yellow. Lights pass and shine through the logo, and a spark reveals the text "DONG-A EXPORT CO., LTD." in a blue/white gradient, with the logo rising up slightly to make space. Below is the Hanja translation of the name.

FX/SFX: 2D cel animation.

Music/Sounds: A triumphant synthesizer and brass fanfare at the beginning, which changes into a brooding synthesizer note. This theme later continues on the Young Sung Production logo. Availability: Uncommon in South Korea. Seen on video tapes distributed by them and Young Sung Production across the country.

Logo (1990s-2000s)
Logo: Over a purple-colored space background, we see multiple shooting stars forming a large, bright light made out of, and. The light then turns into a circle, revealing the logo from before as it zooms back. A light wipes in the Hangul name, and the translation "DONG-A EXPORT CO., LTD." below. Then a filmstrip comes out diagonally, as the logo transitions into the Young Sung logo.

FX/SFX: 3D CGI animation.

Music/Sounds: A dramatic brass fanfare. Availability: Uncommon in South Korea. As mentioned, searching for tapes by Young Sung Production is an easy way to find this logo.