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· Carl Samson
Hybe artists gain Grammy voting rights as K-pop’s influence expands
Sixteen artists and producers from Hybe have been granted Grammy voting privileges starting with the 2026 awards ceremony. The Recording Academy’s July 10 announcement of membership invitations included Huh Yun-jin from Le Sserafim, Jungwon from Enhypen, Woozi and Vernon from…
· Carl Samson
Hybe CEO apologizes for leaked internal doc trashing Blackpink, other K-pop idols
Hybe CEO Lee Jae-sang publicly apologized on Tuesday after an internal document containing disparaging remarks about multiple K-pop artists was disclosed at a National Assembly audit on Oct. 24. The document, which was intended for Hybe executives, drew backlash for its…
· Carl Samson
NewJeans demands Hybe reinstate producer amid rare public feud
NewJeans on Sept. 11 issued a public ultimatum to Hybe Labels demanding the reinstatement of their producer, Min Hee-jin, as CEO of Ador by Sept. 25. Alleging “subtle bullying” and a toxic work environment under Hybe’s management, the group has been caught in a months-long feud…
· Ryan General
NewJeans drops hit music video amid public Hybe-Ador feud
K-pop girl group NewJeans has pushed through with a successful music video release, despite the ongoing public feud between label Hybe and its subsidiary Ador. Key points:
· Ryan General
Hybe cracks down on unauthorized use of BTS name and images
Powerhouse talent agency Hybe has intensified efforts to protect the intellectual property of K-pop supergroup BTS from unauthorized use. Warnings issued: Hybe, the South Korean parent company of Big Hit Music representing BTS, has issued a stern warning that the illicit use of…
· Carl Samson
Watch: Hybe reveals how it trains its K-pop idols in video series
Hybe Labels on Tuesday released a series of videos that showcase its training and development program, shedding light on how some of K-pop’s most successful stars are shaped for the world stage. What it’s about: The YouTube series, titled “HYBE T&D Stories,” features accounts…
· Daniel Anderson
HYBE apologizes for controversial body searches at &TEAM fan signing event
K-pop entertainment company HYBE has issued a formal apology after facing criticism for inappropriate body searches conducted at an offline fan signing event for their rookie boy band, &TEAM. About the event: The event was held on Saturday at the CTS Art Hall in Seoul for the…
· Daniel Anderson
HYBE announces idol competition program to form new girl group
Belift Lab, a subsidiary label of South Korean entertainment company HYBE, is launching an idol competition program to find members for a new girl group. Scheduled to premiere on June 30, “R U Next?” will consist of 10 episodes and will air every Friday on South Korean TV…
· Daniel Anderson
HYBE expected to net $87 million after selling all of its SM Entertainment shares
K-pop company HYBE announced its intention to sell its entire 15.8% stake in rival talent agency SM Entertainment to South Korean internet giant Kakao following their failed takeover. HYBE, which houses the likes of BTS, SEVENTEEN, NewJeans, LE SSERAFIM and more, announced on…
· Daniel Anderson
HYBE aims for US market acquisitions after pullout from SM Entertainment bid
K-pop entertainment company HYBE is looking to increase its footprint in the U.S. entertainment market through multiple acquisitions and investments, according to founder and chairman Bang Si-hyuk. Bang cautioned that the K-pop industry is experiencing a slowdown, and key…
· Daniel Anderson
HYBE founder states BTS reunion in 2025 is a ‘hope,’ not a guarantee
HYBE, the label behind global K-pop sensation BTS, has yet to confirm plans for the group’s reunion, according to label founder Bang Si-hyuk. Speaking at the Gwanhun Forum in Seoul on Tuesday, Bang clarified that while HYBE and BTS are working toward a 2025 reunion, it is not…
· Daniel Anderson
Hybe drops takeover bid for SM Entertainment after talks with Kakao
South Korean entertainment company Hybe has pulled out of its takeover bid for SM Entertainment. The K-pop agency behind acts such as BTS, LE SSERAFIM, SEVENTEEN and NewJeans announced its decision in a statement on Sunday after talks with SM Entertainment and competing acquirer…
· Daniel Anderson
Kakao makes near-$1 billion tender offer for SM Entertainment in challenge to Hybe
South Korean tech giant Kakao has announced a bid to acquire up to 35% of SM Entertainment shares, which, if successful, would make them the K-pop company’s largest shareholder. Kakao issued a regulatory filing on Monday that offered $114.40 per share, for a total value of…
· Daniel Anderson
HYBE publishes open letter upon completed acquisition of SM Entertainment
HYBE CEO Park Ji-won has published an open letter discussing his company’s completed acquisition of the majority stake in its competitor, SM Entertainment. The letter was posted on HYBE’s official social media accounts on Tuesday in Korean, Japanese and English.
· Bryan Ke
SM Entertainment CFO warns HYBE’s ‘hostile takeover’ will hurt K-pop fans
South Korean entertainment company SM Entertainment has released a new statement video addressing what it describes as a “hostile takeover” from competitor HYBE after the latter became the label’s largest stakeholder. The video, uploaded on SM Entertainment’s YouTube channel on…
· Daniel Anderson
HYBE becomes largest shareholder of SM Entertainment
South Korean entertainment company HYBE is set to acquire a controlling stake in competitor SM Entertainment, becoming its largest shareholder with a 14.8% stake. In a regulatory filing released on Feb. 10, HYBE announced that it had bought 3.5 million shares from SM…
· Bryan Ke
SM, HYBE warn against fraudulent ‘concert’ for NCT Dream and SEVENTEEN
K-pop labels SM Entertainment and HYBE slammed a circulating fraudulent ad that falsely promised a K-pop Asian tour later this year with some of their talents, including NCT Dream and SEVENTEEN, as performers. Fans raised the alarm after seeing a teaser poster on Friday for a…
· Daniel Anderson
Hybe issues statement on who will front the bill for upcoming free BTS concert in Busan
HYBE issued a statement on Wednesday agreeing to pay for the remaining expenses of the free BTS concert in Busan. The concert is part of Busan’s bid to host the 2030 World Expo. HYBE said the group’s members will perform the concert without pay, and that it has been their dream…
· Daniel Anderson
BTS fans angry after city of Busan requests HYBE pay the bill for free concert
BTS fans are upset after the city of Busan, South Korea, insisted that label HYBE pay for the cost of a free BTS concert. The concert is part of Busan’s bid to host the 2030 World Expo. The Busan Metropolitan Government and the Expo committee claimed they do not have the funds…
· Daniel Anderson
New Hybe girl group NewJeans wants ‘Attention’ in debut music video
Hybe subsidiary label ADOR (All Doors One Room) debuted their new girl group NewJeans today with the track “Attention.” ADOR is run by Min Hee-jin, the former Hybe chief brand officer and former visual director for SM Entertainment known for shepherding concepts for Girls…
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A BTS comeback is not just songs. It’s albums, merch, tickets, and Weverse.
A BTS comeback can start with one stream on your phone, then turn into a fan-club sign-up, merch order, livestream ticket, and more time spent inside Weverse.