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BTS' Agency, HYBE
K-popEntertainment

HYBE Tells Staff to Stay Focused After Fraud Investigation and Police Raid

South Korean entertainment giant HYBE has asked its employees to remain focused on their duties following a police raid over alleged stock fraud...

HYBE - Seoul HQ
K-popFilms & TV Shows

Ji-young Yoo and Eric Nam to Star in Paramount’s K-Pop Competition Film

Paramount Pictures has announced the stars and release date for its upcoming K-pop film from HYBE America, with Ji-young Yoo and Eric Nam...

BTS
K-popEntertainment

HYBE Hints at BTS Cinema Comeback, ARMYs React With Joy

BTS fans around the world are buzzing with excitement after HYBE teased a global cinema event titled “BTS Movie Weeks – Coming Soon...

NJZ
K-pop

Min Hee Jin Cleared of Wrongdoing in NewJeans Dispute, HYBE Seeks Further Action

Former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin has been cleared of occupational breach of trust charges following a police investigation in Seoul. The charges...

HYBE - Seoul HQ
K-popEntertainment

Scooter Braun Leaves HYBE CEO Position After Five Years

Music executive Scooter Braun is stepping down as CEO of HYBE America, the powerhouse behind K-pop superstars BTS. Braun will remain with the...

BTS Memer Jungkook
Entertainment

BTS Agency Takes Tough Legal Action After Break-In Attempt at Jungkook’s Home

BTS member Jungkook recently faced a break-in attempt at his home in Seoul, just after finishing his military service. A Chinese woman repeatedly...

HYBE
Music News

HYBE to Launch Indian Subsidiary in 2025 to Expand K-Pop Influence

HYBE has officially announced its plan to open a subsidiary in India by the second half of 2025. On June 30, the company...

HYBE - Seoul HQ
Entertainment

HYBE Gives $4,700 Bonus to Each Employee to Celebrate BTS Comeback

In celebration of BTS’ full return from military service, HYBE has awarded each of its full-time employees 20 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), valued...

BTS Band
K-popMusic News

BTS’ Producers Speak Out: What’s Next for K-Pop’s Biggest Stars?

HYBE, the company behind BTS, is home to some of K-pop’s top producers. As BTS members finish their military service and work on...

BTS (Band)
K-popFinance & Business

HYBE Stock Climbs as BTS Nears Full Return From Military Service

BTS is officially entering the final stretch of their military hiatus, with four members — RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook — set to...

HYBE - Seoul HQ
K-popMusic News

Hybe Chairman Under Investigation for Alleged Fraud; BTS Comeback Expected to Proceed

Hybe Chairman Bang Si-hyuk is under investigation by South Korea’s financial watchdog for alleged fraudulent trading. The probe has raised concerns among BTS...

HYBE - Seoul HQ
K-popMusic News

BTS’ Agency HYBE Exits SM Entertainment as Tencent Music Takes Over

HYBE Corporation, the company behind global K-pop stars like BTS and NewJeans, has sold its entire 9.7% stake in rival company SM Entertainment....

BTS at American Music Awards 2017
K-pop

HYBE Eyes Mumbai Office, Sparks Hopes for BTS Concert in India

Fans of BTS are excited as news breaks that HYBE, the agency behind the global K-pop giants, is planning to open an office...

NewJeans - NJZ
K-popMusic News

Legal Battle Forces NewJeans Into Hiatus: What’s Next for the K-Pop Stars?

South Korean K-pop group NewJeans has announced a break from all activities after a court ruled against them in their legal dispute with...

HYBE - Seoul HQ
K-popMusic News

HYBE Accused of “Targeting” NJZ (NewJeans) After Latest Announcement

Just hours after NJZ (formerly NewJeans) announced their rebrand and upcoming ComplexCon Hong Kong performance, HYBE made a major announcement—LE SSERAFIM will make...

HYBE ― Docemil Music
Music News

HYBE Expands in Latin America with New Label Launch and First Artist Signing

HYBE continues its global expansion by launching a new label, Docemil Music, aimed at tapping into the rapidly growing Latin American music market....

NewJeans
K-pop

Parents of NewJeans Members Accuse HYBE of Spreading False Rumors

The parents of NewJeans members have spoken out against the group’s agency, Ador, and its parent company, HYBE, amid an ongoing legal conflict....

NewJeans
K-popMusic News

NewJeans Takes Stand Against Record Label in Contract Dispute

K-pop group NewJeans is in a legal dispute with their record label Ador. The five-member band, formed in 2022, has accused Ador of...

NewJeans (K-pop Girl Band)
K-popMusic News

Ador Takes Legal Action Against NewJeans Over Advertising Contracts

Ador, the agency behind K-pop sensation NewJeans, has filed an injunction with the Seoul Central District Court to prevent the group’s members from...

Former Ador CEO Min Hee-jin
K-pop

Ex-Ador CEO Accused of Poaching NewJeans Amid Legal Disputes

Former Ador CEO Min Hee-jin, already embroiled in lawsuits with HYBE subsidiaries, is now accused of attempting to poach NewJeans, the globally renowned...

NewJeans (K-pop Girl Band)
K-pop

NewJeans Parts Ways with ADOR Amid Tensions, Wins Top Honors at Asia Artist Awards

K-pop sensation NewJeans has ended their contract with ADOR after a series of unresolved issues, while taking home major awards at the 2024...

HYBE - Seoul HQ
K-pop

Dance Disputes in K-Pop: The NewJeans vs ILLIT Saga Explained

The world of K-pop is no stranger to controversies, but 2024 brought a new kind of dispute into the spotlight—choreography copyrights. At the...

NewJeans (K-pop Girl Band)
K-popMusic News

NewJeans Leaves HYBE and ADOR ― Fans Are Not Happy About It

HYBE’s recent announcement about NewJeans has caused a stir among fans. The group had previously announced they were leaving ADOR and HYBE, but...

Hanni NewJeans
K-popMusic News

NewJeans’ Hanni Faces Visa Renewal Issues Amid Contract Dispute

NewJeans member Hanni is grappling with visa complications following the group’s contract termination with Ador. As an Australian-Vietnamese dual citizen, Hanni holds an...

WeVerse by HYBE
Entertainment

HYBE’s Weverse Launches New Superfan Subscription Model

HYBE’s Weverse platform is leading the way in creating a new subscription model aimed at superfans. Unlike traditional social media platforms like Facebook...

NewJeans (K-pop Girl Band)
K-pop

NewJeans vs. HYBE: The Battle for Artist Freedom in K-pop

In the fast-paced world of K-pop, controversies are not uncommon, but the ongoing dispute between NewJeans, its label Ador, and its parent company...

NewJeans (K-pop Girl Band)
K-popMusic News

NewJeans Walks Away from Ador and HYBE: Industry Concerns Grow

NewJeans, the rising K-pop girl group, announced they’ve officially cut ties with their agency, Ador, and its parent company, HYBE Labels, due to...

Former Ador CEO Min Hee-jin
Music News

Min Hee-jin Talks About Her Distress and Legal Disputes with HYBE

Min Hee-jin, the former CEO of Ador, made her first public appearance since resigning from the company. She shared her thoughts on the...

NewJeans (K-pop Girl Band)
K-popMusic News

NewJeans Ends Agency Ties, Faces Industry Backlash

K-pop girl group NewJeans has officially declared the termination of its contract with Ador, their managing agency, and its parent company, HYBE Labels....

NewJeans (K-pop Girl Band)
K-pop

KMF Urges NewJeans to Reconsider Contract Termination

The Korea Management Federation (KMF) expressed concerns on Tuesday over NewJeans’ recent decision to terminate its exclusive contract with Ador, urging the group...