With a major acquisition and an investment this week, the K-pop powerhouse is further diversifying and establishing itself on the world stage.
SM Entertainment shares also rose on news that HYBE had acquired a 14.8% stake in the company.
The shares were acquired from SM Entertainment founder Lee Soo Man.
The label that developed Migos, Lil Baby and others will now fall under HYBE America and the leadership of CEO Scooter Braun.
Braun, who joined HYBE in 2021 via the company’s acquisition of his Ithica Holdings, shared the CEO title with Lenzo Yoon until recently.
Braun, who joined HYBE in 2021 via the company's acquisition of his Ithica Holdings, shared the CEO title with Lenzo Yoon until recently.
The Korean company's bracing for a leaner 2023 as BTS accounts for less revenue, warned CEO Park Ji-won.
Investors bet Apple's move will trigger higher prices for streaming industry-wide.
The group may not perform again with its full-seven member lineup until 2025 — putting a lot of weight on solo projects and new bands like Seventeen and NewJeans.
The application was "filed against the principle of good faith," the KIPO tells Big Hit parent HYBE, noting V first used the "Borahae" term in 2016.
