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Hybe

Hybe is a South Korean multinational entertainment lifestyle platform company, headquartered in Seoul. Established in 2005 as Big Hit Entertainment, it rebranded in 2021. Its core services include music production, artist management, publishing and operating the global fan engagement platform Weverse. Targeting a worldwide audience, Hybe is renowned for managing K-pop group BTS and is a "Big Four" K-pop agency. Its strategic focus is boundless global expansion, employing a "Multi-home, Multi-genre" approach across its international operations, innovating via music, platform and technology.

South Korea

South Korean police seek arrest warrant for Hybe’s Bang after travel request

The US embassy in Seoul reportedly asked authorities to allow Bang to travel while under investigation for fraudulent stock trading.

21 Apr 2026 - 7:09PMvideocam

K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

K-pop stars BTS are back, with a new album and a Netflix documentary

25 Mar 2026 - 7:15PMvideocam

Asia travel

Visiting South Korea? 10 BTS pilgrimage spots every Army should visit

24 Mar 2026 - 11:34AMvideocam

Seoul

Video | Low BTS concert turnout causes slide in agency shares

The heavily secured Gwanghwamun Square performance drew 104,000 fans – less than half the turnout police expected.

23 Mar 2026 - 7:40PM

BTS fans watch the comeback concert of K-pop boy group BTS on screens at the venue in Seoul on March 21, 2026. South Korean megastars BTS reunited on March 21 for their first show in nearly four years, blowing away enormous crowds in Seoul for a K-pop extravaganza livestreamed to millions more worldwide. (Photo by Jung Yeon-je / AFP)

BTS

Are you ready, Army? Free BTS concert to mark a K-pop comeback like no other

BTS’ return to the stage is set to redefine global music, with a free comeback performance, album drop and a massive world tour to come.

18 Mar 2026 - 9:05PM

K-drama news

Profile | Who is Seo In-guk, star of Netflix K-drama Boyfriend on Demand?

From his musical beginnings to his breakout role in Reply 1997 to his turn in Boyfriend on Demand, Seo In-guk stands out for his versatility.

14 Mar 2026 - 4:15PM

Fame and celebrity

Meet Manon Bannerman, whose hiatus from Katseye has fans worried

The Swiss-born singer, who beat 20 other reality show contestants for a place in Hybe x Geffen’s global girl group, says she’s been unfairly targeted online.

25 Feb 2026 - 3:08PM

Manon Bannerman of girl group Katseye is officially on hiatus, but that may not be the whole story. Photo: @meretmanon/Instagram

Singapore

Set-jetting to Singapore: how K-pop is driving new tourism push

Ticket sales for K-pop events in Singapore increased by about 250 per cent between 2022 and 2024.

31 Jan 2026 - 9:55AM

Fame and celebrity

Q&A | What’s next for Katseye after their Beautiful Chaos Tour?

In just a year, Megan Skiendiel, Daniela Avanzini, Sophia Laforteza, Lara Raj, Manon Bannerman and Yoonchae went from trainees to global pop stars.

27 Dec 2025 - 6:00PM

South Korea

‘It’s all in English now’: South Koreans fall out of love with K-pop

Long-time listeners say the genre has lost its identity, with English lyrics and shorter tracks alienating the local fan base.

14 Dec 2025 - 8:00AM

Members of K-pop act BTS attend the 2022 Grammy Awards in Las Vegas. Photo: TNS

South Korea

‘Erase the couple tattoo’: BTS’ Jungkook faces fan fury over dating rumours

Fans parked a protest truck outside the band’s management company’s office in Seoul, demanding clarity from the K-pop star.

10 Dec 2025 - 3:41PM

Singer Jungkook of BTS performs in New York City in 2023. Photo: Reuters

Music

‘Aliens are watching our Gap campaign!’: Katseye on viral ad, Gnarly and more

Katseye reflect on a whirlwind year since their debut, from their coming together on a Netflix show to their current viral fame with Gap.

13 Sep 2025 - 5:15PMvideocam

Fame and celebrity

Meet Katseye’s Lara Raj, the LGBT star in an inspiring new Gap ad

Before she was catapulted to international fame with her girl group, she starred in a campaign with Michelle Obama.

26 Aug 2025 - 11:49AMvideocam

Singapore

Singapore’s next K-pop idols get grooving in first Southeast Asian academy

SM Entertainment, the company behind Girls’ Generation and Exo, plans to use the academy as a ‘scouting ground’ for regional talent.

6 Aug 2025 - 9:34AM

Trainees at Southeast Asia’s first K-pop training academy in Singapore. Photo: SM Universe

South Korea

What ‘7-year curse’? BTS, Blackpink and the future of K-pop

As the K-pop powerhouses return to centre stage, they set a daunting new benchmark for those who would follow in their footsteps.

28 Jul 2025 - 10:09AM

Blackpink members (from left) Jisoo, Lisa, Jennie, and Rose perform at Coachella in 2023. Photo: Getty Images for Coachella

Hybe

South Korean police seek arrest warrant for Hybe’s Bang after travel request

The US embassy in Seoul reportedly asked authorities to allow Bang to travel while under investigation for fraudulent stock trading.

K-pop stars BTS are back, with a new album and a Netflix documentary

Visiting South Korea? 10 BTS pilgrimage spots every Army should visit

.css-1t72pn8{color:#C79A00;}Video | Low BTS concert turnout causes slide in agency shares

The heavily secured Gwanghwamun Square performance drew 104,000 fans – less than half the turnout police expected.

Are you ready, Army? Free BTS concert to mark a K-pop comeback like no other

BTS’ return to the stage is set to redefine global music, with a free comeback performance, album drop and a massive world tour to come.

.css-19im5qg{color:#c79a00;}Profile | Who is Seo In-guk, star of Netflix K-drama Boyfriend on Demand?

From his musical beginnings to his breakout role in Reply 1997 to his turn in Boyfriend on Demand, Seo In-guk stands out for his versatility.

Meet Manon Bannerman, whose hiatus from Katseye has fans worried

The Swiss-born singer, who beat 20 other reality show contestants for a place in Hybe x Geffen’s global girl group, says she’s been unfairly targeted online.

Set-jetting to Singapore: how K-pop is driving new tourism push

Ticket sales for K-pop events in Singapore increased by about 250 per cent between 2022 and 2024.

Q&A | What’s next for Katseye after their Beautiful Chaos Tour?

In just a year, Megan Skiendiel, Daniela Avanzini, Sophia Laforteza, Lara Raj, Manon Bannerman and Yoonchae went from trainees to global pop stars.

‘It’s all in English now’: South Koreans fall out of love with K-pop

Long-time listeners say the genre has lost its identity, with English lyrics and shorter tracks alienating the local fan base.

‘Erase the couple tattoo’: BTS’ Jungkook faces fan fury over dating rumours

Fans parked a protest truck outside the band’s management company’s office in Seoul, demanding clarity from the K-pop star.

‘Aliens are watching our Gap campaign!’: Katseye on viral ad, Gnarly and more

Katseye reflect on a whirlwind year since their debut, from their coming together on a Netflix show to their current viral fame with Gap.

Meet Katseye’s Lara Raj, the LGBT star in an inspiring new Gap ad

Before she was catapulted to international fame with her girl group, she starred in a campaign with Michelle Obama.

Singapore’s next K-pop idols get grooving in first Southeast Asian academy

SM Entertainment, the company behind Girls’ Generation and Exo, plans to use the academy as a ‘scouting ground’ for regional talent.

What ‘7-year curse’? BTS, Blackpink and the future of K-pop

As the K-pop powerhouses return to centre stage, they set a daunting new benchmark for those who would follow in their footsteps.

Video | Low BTS concert turnout causes slide in agency shares

Profile | Who is Seo In-guk, star of Netflix K-drama Boyfriend on Demand?