KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE:KKR), Hillhouse Capital Group and Tencent Holdings Limited (SEHK:700) have expressed interest in acquiring a majority stake in NEXON Co., Ltd. (TSE:3659) people familiar with the matter said. Tencent is evaluating a possible bid and could team up with some investment funds, the people said, asking not to be identified.

Other global companies have expressed interest in a potential deal for Nexon, the people said. Blackstone Group LP is also considering a bid, a person familiar said.