In celebration of BTS’ full return from military service, HYBE has awarded each of its full-time employees 20 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), valued at around 6.21 million KRW (roughly ₹3 lakh or $4,700 USD).
The move reflects both a gesture of appreciation and growing investor confidence as BTS prepares to relaunch group activities.
This marks HYBE’s third major RSU grant in recent months, timed with a sharp rise in its stock price—driven heavily by anticipation surrounding BTS’s comeback.
The company’s stock surged past 300,000 KRW (~$230 USD) in early June 2025, its highest level since April 2022, and has continued to trend upward.
BTS Military Discharge Timeline:
- RM and V – Discharged on June 10, 2025
- Jimin and Jungkook – Discharged on June 11, 2025
- SUGA – Discharged on June 21, 2025
- Jin and J-Hope – Completed service in 2024
Investor Confidence Surges
HYBE’s stock surge has been largely fueled by expectations of new BTS music, global tours, and merchandise releases. Analysts at iM Securities raised the company’s target stock price to 360,000 KRW (~$275 USD), citing the group’s full return and increasing global demand for K-pop as primary growth drivers.
Though the RSUs cannot be sold immediately due to a vesting period, the ongoing stock rally could significantly increase their future value, adding to employee morale and retention.
HYBE’s revenue and operating profit are expected to grow sharply in 2025, with BTS’s reactivation anticipated to drive not only music sales but also brand partnerships, fan events, and live performances.
What This Means for HYBE and the Industry
HYBE’s gesture of rewarding employees and the market’s strong response show how deeply tied the company’s success is to BTS. With all seven members now officially discharged, the group is expected to resume full activities in the coming months—sparking a new era for HYBE and possibly for global K-pop as well.
The stock rally and employee incentives signal a vote of confidence in BTS’s enduring influence, and hint at massive upcoming projects that could redefine the K-pop landscape once again.
Sources:
MoneyControl, AllKPop, MarketWatch
