Despite posting its strongest quarterly results ever, south Korean entertainment giant HYBE has seen nearly 2 billion dollars wiped off its market value. The reason? Investors aren't questioning BTS' popularity; they're questioning how much money the company actually keeps from those blockbuster concerts.


BTS boom wipes $2 Bn off HYBE value 

SEVENTEEN members DK and Vernon are set to begin their mandatory military service later this year. Their agency PLEDIS announced the enlistment dates. 

SEVENTEEN's DK and Vernon to begin military service; PLEDIS shares enlistment schedule

South Korea will reportedly host a major global music festival in Seoul in 2027 that organisers will rival the US-based Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival with. Read to know more. 

South Korea unveils plans for a Coachella-inspired K-culture festival in 2027

K-pop girl group NewJeans surprised fans by releasing new photos and videos featuring four members, marking one of the group's most significant public updates in recent months. 

NewJeans tease new beginning as four-member group with latest photos and clips

PSY's Gangnam Style has made a significant achievement nearly 14 years after its release. The song was released on July 15, 2012. Read to know more. 

Viral sensation to timeless hit! PSY's 'Gangnam Style' hits 6 billion YouTube views after 14 years

CORTIS' highly anticipated first-ever concert has become the subject of heated online debate, with fans expressing disappointment over proper organising of their setlist and performances. Read to know more. 

CORTIS' first-ever concert sparks backlash over repeated songs and short setlist

South Korean idol EVAN's new documentary has been unveiled, showcasing his production process, his solo debut and more details. EVAN was earlier in the k-pop boy group ENHYPEN, named Heeseung. 

Ride or Die unveiled! EVAN announces first-ever documentary on debut journey

BTS has unveiled the music video of track Normal from their latest album Arirang, striking an emotional chord with fans around the world. Normal celebrated the beauty of experiences and human connection.

BTS unveils Normal music video, offering a heartfelt glimpse beyond global fame

K-pop group SEVENTEEN have decided to renew their contracts for the second time. The announcement comes more than a decade after the group's debut. 

Forever OT13! SEVENTEEN renews contracts with PLEDIS for the second time

South Korean singer-actress IU and actor Lee Jong Suk have reportedly ended their relationship after four years together. Read to know more. 

When Life Gives You Tangerines star IU and Lee Jong Suk part ways after four years: Report

CORTIS' agency BigHit has reportedly taken strict legal action after discovering a GPS tracking device on one of the group's vehicles. Read to know more. 

BigHit takes legal action after GPS tracker is found on South Korean boy group CORTIS' vehicle

TWICE's member Jeongyeon is in talks to be part of an acting project. However, a report has surfaced that she might be leaving JYP Entertainment amid contract renewal talks. Read to know more. 

Is TWICE's Jeongyeon leaving JYP Entertainment? Here's what we know so far

K-pop boy group SEVENTEEN bid farewell to their fans at the recent 11th anniversary fan meeting ahead of their mandatory military service. Read to know more. 

SEVENTEEN bids emotional farewell at 11th anniversary fan meeting ahead of military service: 'Hope you will continue to love us'

Stray Kids are all set to make their comeback this year with a new album and world tour. The boy band even released a teaser for their upcoming project. Read to know more.

K-pop boy group Stray Kids gear up for August return with new album and world tour- Details inside

Korean boy group ENHYPEN will be reportedly returning back as a six-member group after the exit of Heesung. Read to know more details after their comeback. 

South Korean boy group ENHYPEN enter new era as 6-member group after Heeseung's exit

SEVENTEEN member Joshua will be reportedly presenting his group at a UNESCO event in Paris. The k-pop idol will be part of a youth-focused event. Read to know more.  

SEVENTEEN's Joshua to represent group at UNESCO event in Paris- Details inside

Ahead of their 13th debut anniversary, South Korean boy band BTS unveiled the hidden track Come Over. The song is from their latest album, Arirang.

BTS Festa 2026: K-pop boy band unveils Arirang hidden track Come Over ahead of 13th debut anniversary

South Korean groups KATSEYE, LE SSERAFIM and ILLIT's latest track, Iconic by Mistake, has created a frenzy amongst fans. The girl groups are all under the label HYBE. 

HYBE girl group unites! KATSEYE, LE SSERAFIM & ILLIT's Iconic by Mistake track sparks fan frenzy

South Korean actor and idol Youngjae has called out the producers of Dream High season 2 over unpaid fees. He is part of the boy group GOT7.

GOT7's Youngjae calls out production company of Dream High season 2 over unpaid fees

Park Eun Bin is all set to return with her upcoming project titled Spooky in Love. The makers recently unveiled the teaser, and it is already creating buzz on social media. Read to know more. 

After Wonderfools, Park Eun Bin to be seen in Spooky in Love, teaser unveiled

South Korean singer Hyolyn reportedly had to back out from the Taiwan music festival after she was rushed to hospital. Read to know more. 

South Korean singer Hyolyn rushed to hospital, cancels Taiwan music festival appearance

LE SSERAFIM is facing online backlash after releasing Boompala, with several netizens claiming the track’s imagery mocks Indian culture. Read to know more.

LE SSERAFIM’s Boompala sparks backlash over alleged mockery of Indian culture

An insect that lived 100 million years ago has been discovered fossilised in amber in Myanmar. It has forceps like claws similar to crabs in the front, which led to it being named after the popular K-pop band Stray Kids.

100-million-year-old insect discovered in Myanmar named after K-pop band Stray Kids. Here's why

South Korean boy band 2PM are all set to return to the stage with chartbuster songs in South Korea after a gap of three years. Read to know more. 

K-pop boy group 2PM returns with full-group concert in Korea after 3 years

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BTS boom wipes $2 Bn off HYBE value

SEVENTEEN's DK, Vernon to begin military service; PLEDIS shares enlistment dates

South Korea unveils plans for a Coachella-inspired K-culture festival in 2027

NewJeans tease new beginning as four-member group with latest photos and clips

PSY's 'Gangnam Style' hits 6 billion YouTube views after 14 years

CORTIS' first-ever concert sparks backlash over repeated songs and short setlist

Ride or Die unveiled! EVAN announces first-ever documentary on debut journey

BTS unveils Normal music video, offering a heartfelt glimpse beyond global fame

Forever OT13! SEVENTEEN renews contracts with PLEDIS for the second time

When Life Gives You Tangerines star IU & Lee Jong Suk part ways after four years

BigHit takes legal action after GPS tracker is found on CORTIS' vehicle

Is TWICE's Jeongyeon leaving JYP Entertainment? Here's what we know so far

SEVENTEEN bids emotional farewell ahead of military service

K-pop boy group Stray Kids gear up for August return with new album and world tour- Details inside

K-pop boy group ENHYPEN enter new era as 6-member group after Heeseung's exit

SEVENTEEN's Joshua to represent group at UNESCO event in Paris- Details inside

BTS unveils Arirang hidden track Come Over ahead of 13th debut anniversary

KATSEYE, LE SSERAFIM & ILLIT's Iconic by Mistake track sparks fan frenzy

GOT7's Youngjae calls out production company of Dream High S2 over unpaid fees

After Wonderfools, Park Eun Bin to be seen in Spooky in Love, teaser unveiled

Singer Hyolyn rushed to hospital, cancels Taiwan music festival appearance

LE SSERAFIM’s Boompala sparks backlash over alleged mockery of Indian culture

100mn-year-old insect discovered in Myanmar named after K-pop band Stray Kids

K-pop boy group 2PM returns with full-group concert in Korea after 3 years