HYBE
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Global K-pop and entertainment platform company.
Latest News
K-Pop's Q3 2026 Calendar: BTS and (G)I-DLE Lead July, Red Velvet and Stray Kids Set for August
Forbes' running K-pop release tracker maps a packed third quarter, with July comebacks from BTS, (G)I-DLE, U-Know Yunho and Hyolyn plus rookie debut VAYONN, while August brings Red Velvet, Stray Kids, ENHYPEN and NCT 127 back to the charts.
BTS to Release Korean-Language Version of 'NORMAL' from Album 'ARIRANG'
BTS has announced a Korean-language rendition of 'NORMAL,' a track from their latest full album 'ARIRANG,' teased through a surprise music video clip and tied to an exclusive Spotify push.
BTS Faces Backlash Over English Skills During 2026 FIFA World Cup Performance
BTS drew sharp online criticism over their English delivery during a high-profile appearance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, even as Jungkook's styling for the same show went viral for very different reasons.
Tencent Set to Become SM Entertainment's No. 2 Shareholder via HYBE Deal
China's Tencent is poised to become the second-largest shareholder of K-pop powerhouse SM Entertainment through a transaction involving HYBE's stake, reshaping the ownership map of Korea's leading entertainment firms.
HYBE Bets on African Music With Tyla Management Deal
K-pop powerhouse HYBE has struck a management partnership tied to South African star Tyla and launched a platform for African artists, deepening its push beyond its Korean roots.
HYBE Posts Record Q1 Revenue as BTS Comeback Powers Rebound
South Korean entertainment giant HYBE reported record first-quarter 2026 revenue of 698.3 billion won, up 40% from a year earlier, driven by BTS's long-awaited comeback and surging album sales.
BTS' 'NORMAL' Music Video Shatters Spotify's Single-Day Streaming Record
BTS' 'NORMAL' became the most-streamed K-pop music video in a single day in Spotify history after its exclusive release, reaffirming the group's global commercial power.
Timeline
- K-Pop's Q3 2026 Calendar: BTS and (G)I-DLE Lead July, Red Velvet and Stray Kids Set for August
- BTS to Release Korean-Language Version of 'NORMAL' from Album 'ARIRANG'
- BTS Faces Backlash Over English Skills During 2026 FIFA World Cup Performance
- Tencent Set to Become SM Entertainment's No. 2 Shareholder via HYBE Deal
- HYBE Bets on African Music With Tyla Management Deal
- HYBE Posts Record Q1 Revenue as BTS Comeback Powers Rebound
- BTS' 'NORMAL' Music Video Shatters Spotify's Single-Day Streaming Record
