Photo Credit: &TEAM by nacco / CC by 3.0 HYBE ramps up its global expansion, rebranding its Japanese subsidiary and signing its first Latin American artist. K-pop giant HYBE is making moves to strengthen its […]
Photo Credit: Bang Si-hyuk for Hybe Hybe chief Bang Si-hyuk faces scrutiny over a reported 400 billion won earned from IPO side deals with private equity firms. Hybe’s chairman Bang Si-hyuk is under fire for […]
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. The five-member group reassures fans that they will continue their activities as a group MANILA, Philippines — K-pop […]
Photo Credit: Min Hee-Jin for 티비텐 (TV10) / CC by 3.0 Min Hee-Jin resigns from ADOR after a seven month ugly battle with parent company Hybe. It’s been a long seven months for former ADOR […]
A promo image for Hybe’s Weverse superfan app, which is welcoming non-K-pop acts including Megan Thee Stallion. Photo Credit: Hybe Multiple weeks and angry fan responses later, Hybe is still grappling with fallout stemming from […]
Katseye, the international girl group formed jointly by Geffen and Hybe. Photo Credit: TV Ten Are K-pop fans getting tired of K-pop music? Hybe has revealed rocky Q3 2024 financials, including a nearly 19% YoY […]
BTS comeback discussions unveiled by HYBE are being anticipated for the group’s return(Photo Credit – Instagram) Even if you do not listen to K-pop regularly, you must know about BTS. That is the reach of […]
Hybe CEO Lee Jae-sang, who’s apologized for comments made about rival K-pop agencies’ under-18 talent in internal company documents. Photo Credit: Hybe Another day, another wave of K-pop drama – or more specifically waves, one […]
The internal dispute at K-pop giant HYBE, home to some of the biggest K-pop groups, has sparked a probe of South Korean lawmakers into the controversies and allegations plaguing the company and also reignited debates […]
Photo Credit: HYBE Four months after tapping Scooter Braun to lead its stateside operation, BTS agency Hybe is reportedly looking to raise almost $400 million to bankroll an acquisition-heavy global expansion. The Seoul-based company’s hunt […]
Photo Credit: HYBE At least three HYBE employees face an investigation for insider trading related to BTS’ hiatus due to members’ mandatory military service. Three HYBE employees are facing charges related to insider trading, financial authorities said […]
Photo Credit: HYBE Insight K-pop powerhouse HYBE has inked a music distribution deal with China’s Tencent Music Entertainment. According to reports from The Seoul Economic Daily, the deal will see HYBE artists available on streaming […]
Photo Credit: Hybe K-pop giant Hybe is turning to artificial intelligence for its new artists, capable of releasing albums in six languages at the same time. Midnatt is the alter ego of Lee Hyun, who […]
Hybe stock jumped today after acts including NewJeans (pictured) contributed to a Q1 2023 album-revenue improvement. Photo Credit: SBS Radio Despite the split of K-pop sensation BTS, Hybe (KRX: 352820) generated a cool $306 million […]
Seoul, South Korea. Photo Credit: Ciaran O’Brien 12 days after formally ending a much-publicized campaign to take over SM Entertainment, BTS agency Hybe is selling its stake in the rival K-pop company. This latest twist […]
HYBE aims to sell its entire 15.8% stake in SM Entertainment by accepting a tender offer from bidder Kakao, marking the end of the takeover battle SEOUL, South Korea – South Korean music label HYBE, […]
Hybe’s Tomorrow X Together. Photo Credit: Dispatch After a much-publicized battle for control of rival K-pop company SM Entertainment, Hybe has officially opted to “discontinue the acquisition process” at once, citing the possibility that completing […]
Photo Credit: Kakao Entertainment Days removed from the official close of its over $320 million investment in SM Entertainment – one component of a “hostile takeover” effort, according to the latter business – BTS agency […]
Seoul, South Korea. Photo Credit: Mathew Schwartz As it looks to secure a controlling stake in SM Entertainment despite strong opposition, Hybe has rolled out an “SM with Hybe” campaign. Meanwhile, with Kakao working to […]
Photo Credit: Mathew Schwartz HYBE has completed its acquisition of a 14.8% stake in SM Entertainment, held by SM’s Founder and former Chief Producer, Lee Soo-man. HYBE also announced it resolved the ‘governance issue’ between […]