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2 years

BTS announces a temporary suspension of group activities. The members will be releasing solo albums beginning with J-Hope. They will continue to film and release RUN BTS, little by little, and return as a group in the future. (Note this is just a summary of the long article

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2021 MAMA Major changes in voting and judging 1) There will be four daesangs: Worldwide Icon, Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Album of the Year 2) Artist, Song, Album will no longer be fan voted but decided by a panel of judges who will evaluate the quality/artistry

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Kim Hyunjung, head of creative for BTS as well as A&R for BTS and TXT has left Hybe to be A&R VP at Columbia Records. Kim joined Hybe in 2017 and worked on collabs between BTS and Coldplay, Halsey, Nicki Minaj and Mega Thee Stallion

김현정 BTS 크리에이티브 실장, 하이브 떠나 美 콜럼비아레코즈로

김현정 BTS 크리에이티브 실장, 하이브 떠나 美 콜럼비아레코즈로, 김수영 기자, HEI

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One more update. According to a KB Sec analyst, an official announcement video pertaining to the enlistment of members of BTS is expected to be released next week. BTS plans to continue their communication with their fans.

하이브, BTS 데뷔 9년만 팀활동 중단 소식에 주가 '펑'…26% 급락

(출처=BTS 공식 유튜브 채널)하이브(옛 빅히트엔터테인먼트)가 그룹 방탄소년단(BTS)의 데뷔 9년 만의 단체 활동 중단 소식에 하이브 주가가 급락...

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BTS renews its contract with BigHit Music. All seven members of BTS will renew their exclusive contracts with their agency BigHit Music, promising to stay together in 2025 and beyond. The renewals will be made at different times because Jin and Hope are currently fulfilling their

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KMCA, on behalf of the 26 member agencies, filed a written objection to the Ministry of National Defense over the guidelines the Ministry set forth in the implementation of the new law allowing postponement of military service for popular culture artists.

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The live broadcast of the BTS concert produced blockbuster level results, a rarity for a one night event. Variety, a US media outlet, reported that the BTS concert recorded a global box office of 32.6M USD (40.3B W)

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BigHit has highest paying wages in the entertainment industry. An average BigHit employee makes more in seven months than an SM employee makes in a year. There is a large gap between salaried workers and wage workers at SM as well.

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Naver Webtoon has teamed up with HYBE and DC Comics. Naver plans to create webtoons or web novels in collaboration with various artists from HYBE, including BTS. Naver also will create original webtoons using DC Comics' worldview/characters.

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The platform wars are heating up. According to an analysis of domestic (Korean) Android and iOS user data, BigHit's "Weverse" platform is showing a tremendous rise, leading VLive, the existing strong player, in loyalty indicators such as user stay time and churn rate.

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According to Korea Exchange, the 4 major ent co profits for Jan 18 to Mar 19 (compared to previous year same period) are as follows BH: 36.96% YG: 5.96% JYP: -1.53% SM: - 2.19%

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Warner Bros is expected to invest up to 500B in HYBE (fka BigHit Ent) and become a major shareholder. Warner Bros has an investment in HBO Max (through AT&T) is expected to secure exclusive rights to content such as live BTS concerts and documentaries.

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2 years

BTS Jin has filed paperwork to cancel the postponement granted to him by the Ministry of Sports, Tourism, Culture. He could begin active duty as early as this year. (Note: because of his age-over 28-he can only serve in the army. Marines, Air Force, Navy is ltd to under 28)

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2 years

BTS 진, 입영연기 취소원 제출…이르면 연내 육군 현역

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One official said it is only BTS among all idols who have achieved meaningful results and it is likely that this is a phenomenon that occurs at a certain time with only a certain artist. The one-night event is attractive to attempt

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LG U+ will partner with HYBE in a pilot reservation system for ticketing using a quantum-resistant cryptography. If a BTS fan makes a reservation for a concert with a smartphone equipped with PUF (physically unclonable function) chip,

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As for the masks, everyone was to wear one but there was exception in front of the camera. Initially, the singers took down their masks to accept awards but afterwards, as some singers wore them during the acceptance speeches, others adopted the same stance.

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7 months

Show! Music Core without BTS ends after 4 years. MBC expressed regret saying that outdated production practices were at fault and Hybe accepted (the apology).

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3 years

With the exception of BTS, kpop remains a genre that does not have guaranteed sustainability in the US market. According to a global music consulting group, REELS Corp, survey, BTS topped the Kpop genre with 1.42M points for January through June.

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1) For New Jeans to leave Hybe, they will have to file an injunction to terminate their contracts (like Loona members, Fifty Fifty members, etc)

하이브 vs 어도어, 진실게임 속 뉴진스의 미래는? 경우의 수 '3' [줌인] - 일간스포츠

고래 싸움에 새우등이 터졌다. 하이브와 민희진 대표 등 어도어 현 경영진이 ‘어도어 경영권’을 놓고 갈등 중인 가운데, 오는 5월 컴백을 앞두...

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BigHit said that they would make an official statement and I don't know if this is the one but BigHit says that BTS is starting a new chapter of group and individual activities. It is a time for each member to grow through various activities and it is expected that

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Additional reporting from Chosun: [Hybe] shared that BTS members Jin, J-Hope and Suga are currently serving in the military and the remaining members will announce their enlistment plans sequentially within this year.

BTS, 방시혁 의장과 계속 간다… 7명 전원 두 번째 재계약 마쳐

BTS, 방시혁 의장과 계속 간다 7명 전원 두 번째 재계약 마쳐

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8 months

Yonhap News reports that it is confirmed that recently all 7 members signed the renewal contract with BigHit Music. Earlier, on the 20th, Hybe had announced that the Board had approved a resolution to renew the contracts with BTS. After the 20th, all seven members signed the

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Yonhap News reports that it is confirmed that recently all 7 members signed the renewal contract with BigHit Music. Earlier, on the 20th, Hybe had announced that the Board had approved a resolution to renew the contracts with BTS. After the 20th, all seven members signed the

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It is confirmed that Min Heejin did not respond to the request by Hybe to return the company's informational assets such as laptops, etc. Hybe had demanded those asset be returned by 6 PM on 23 Apr. Other Ador execs including VP A (aka VP L)

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Hybe has announced interim audit results. According to the audit, Hybe has found secured evidence that under the leadership of Ador CEO there was a plan to take over management rights of Ador. One of the audit subjects admitted that the information assets contained plans

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2 years

For those who were asking if there was any update on the BTS enlistment issue, Mayor Park Heong-joon of Busan has requested the Office of the President consider BTS' position as PR ambassador for the 2030 Busan Expo bid as alternate service under the arts and personnel system.

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2 years

박형준 부산시장, 대통령실에 BTS 대체복무 적용 건의

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According to Instagram Korea, the hottest trends on Instagram in 2021 were BTS and Squid Game.

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Hybe (fka BigHit Ent) re-organized its corporate structure to improve efficiency and expand synergy. Hybe IP and Hybe 360 were merged to increase efficiencies through faster decision-making. BTS's agency BigHit Music will be its own unlisted corporation owned 100% by Hybe.

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On the 4th, the Korea Exchange downgraded YG and SM from blue chip companies to mid-sized businesses due to poor performance and increased equity losses. On the KOSDAQ, companies are classified into blue-chip (superior), venture, technology, and mid-size.

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According to entertainment insiders, Hybe launched an investigation of Ador CEO Min Heejin and VP L on 22 Apr. Hybe audit team reportedly visited the workspace of the Ador's executives to retrieve computer assets and secure witness statements.

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IBK (an investment firm) analyzed that the size of core fandom which directly contribute to the sales of the nation’s top four entertainment companies is ~3.5M. BTS’ agency HYBE has the most “찐팬” (best/loyal/real fans). The core fandoms of SM·JYP·YG combined barely surpass HYBE

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CEO of Hybe, Park Jiwon, sent a company wide email that said the takeover of Ador was planned even before ILLITs debut. To the Ador team, he said that the artists are the priority and every effort should be taken so that New Jeans members are not shaken by this

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TenAsia reports that contrary to Min Heejin’s claim that Hybe/Belift never responded to her complaint about Illit’s copying, a reply was sent to her on 22 Mar, day before the deadline she set. The reply was 6 pages of A4 paper sent via email and she confirmed receipt of the email

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Kim Jae-joong, formerly of JYJ, has established his own agency. He is said to be preparing for the production of an idol group. (Note: Kim Jae-joong was one of the former TVXQ members that was blacklisted from broadcast TV nearly two decades by SM Ent)

김재중, SM 저격하더니 직접 '소속사' 설립

아이돌 그룹 JYJ의 멤버 김재중이 연예 기획사 '인코드' 설립 후 스튜디오를 처음으로 공개했다. 30일 김재중은 자신의 소셜네트워크서비스를 통해 "희망의 땀방울이 춤추는 멋진 스튜디오가 되길 바라며 인코드가 완성되어 갑니다"라는 글과 함께

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Hybe will file a criminal complaint with the appropriate police department today against Min Heejin and others (I’m guessing given that they are in Yongsan that it will be the Yongsan police)

[영상] 하이브, 민희진 오늘 고발…'뉴진스 데리고 나간다' 물증도 확보

(서울=연합뉴스) 하이브가 자회사이며 뉴진스 소속사인 어도어의 민희진 대표 등을 업무상 배임 등의 혐의로 25일 수사기관에 고발할 예정이라고 밝혔습니다. 하이브는 지난 22일부터 어도어에 대한 감사를 실시한 결과, 민희진 대표 주도로 경영권 탈취 계획이 수립됐다는 구체적인 사실을 확인하고 물증도 확보했다며 이같이 전했습니...

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Hybe has announced interim audit results. According to the audit, Hybe has found secured evidence that under the leadership of Ador CEO there was a plan to take over management rights of Ador. One of the audit subjects admitted that the information assets contained plans

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As you know, concerts in Korea have been subject to strict social distancing guidelines with limited audiences and no standing, cheering, or singing. Yesterday, a futbol match was held at the Seoul World Cup Stadium with a crowd of 60K people.

s)🙏stella⟭⟬⟬⟭𝙏𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙏𝙬𝙤 RPWP💃🐳👨‍🚀📀

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아니 상암월드컵 축구경기장에 오늘 모인 6만관중.잠실 주경기장과 뭐가 다르길래 콘서트에서는 인원제한과 무함성인지. 그 기준은 어떻게 정하는지 갑자기 궁금해지고 화딱지가 나네. 팬더믹이라는 말이 무색하다.😡 #BTS_Butter by #BTS @BTS_twt

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BigHit Ent announces that Lee Hyun has renewed his contract with the company. He started with BHE as a trainee in 2005, debuted as a member of Eight, reformed as a duo with Changmin of 2Am in 2010. Since then he has had solo activities including OSTs and self-composed songs.

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TW: Sexual Assault It was revealed on the 3 Apr that an idol of a 6 member boy group was handed over to prosecution on charges of molestation and rape of a fellow member during their trainee days and following debut.

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An anti-stalking law was passed on the 27 Mar. It will take effect in September. According to the law, stalking is causing anxiety or fear to another person, cohabitant or family against the other person's will without justifiable reasons.

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BTS’ J-Hope’s sister, Jung Ji-woo, will marry in May. Cube Ent shared an official statement with Newsen that the CEO, fashion influencer and YouTuber will be married in May

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3 years

방탄소년단 제이홉 누나 정지우, 5월의 신부 된다 “의지되는 사람”(공식)

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Source Music posted a notice on Weverse that it was very concerned about the disrespectful mention of other artists' names on public platforms and that these actions have led to numerous malicious posts and unfounded speculations. (On the K side,

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Former EXO member Kris (Wu) arrested in China on rape charges

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3 years

[1보] 전 엑소 멤버 크리스, 강간죄로 중국서 공안에 체포

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An official with the Manpower Military Admin told Star News re Kai’s sudden enlistment that one can delay enlistment up to five times within two years and it seems that he has used all five up due to various schedules including overseas perfomances

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According to a foreign media report, the most popular Kpop artists in Japan based on Oricon CD and DVD sales from 2018 to 2022 are as follows: BTS: 479B TWICE: 174B Seventeen: 133B TVXQ Enhypen article did not give totals for TVXQ and Enhypen

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Yesterday, Bang Si-hyuk, chairman of Hybe, appeared on CNN's business show Quest and said that Kpop was slowing down where as Latin and Afrobeats was growing and I guess some people didn't believe that but actually kpop only accounts for 2% of the world music market

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BigHit Music will focus on music production, artist management and fan communication, the original activities of the label. It will operate independently focusing on its own business goals.

하이브, '빅히트 뮤직' 물적분할..."음악 사업 역량 집중" - 테크M

라이프스타일플랫폼 기업 하이브가 음악 사업 역량 강화를 위해 빅히트 뮤직을 별도회사로 독립시킨다.하이브는 1일 이사회 결의를 통해 하이브로부터 기존 빅히트 엔터테인먼트의 레이블 사업부문을 단순·물적...

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that it is nearly impossible for people in their twenties to receive the Order of Cultural Merit as one of the criteria to be a candidate for the award is 15 years of activity. Kpop singers who start activities in their teens would not be eligible until their 30s

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EXO members Baekhyun, Xiumin, Chen have terminated their contracts with SM Ent. In a statement issued by their attorney Lee Jaehuk

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엑소 백현X시우민X첸 “SM에 전속계약 해지 통보, 횡포 자행했다” [공식입장 전문]

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Pledis Ent posts a larger operating profit in 2020 (16.8B) than SM Ent (6.5B). Pledis Ent has been making steady progress through focusing on album production and artist management. It recorded an operating loss of 300M in 2017 but turned a profit in 2018.

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Anti stalking law has gone into effect and violations can result in up to three years in prison

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3 years

An anti-stalking law was passed on the 27 Mar. It will take effect in September. According to the law, stalking is causing anxiety or fear to another person, cohabitant or family against the other person's will without justifiable reasons.

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BigHit and KQ Ent had filed criminal complaints against YouTube Sojang, but the investigations had stalled for over a year because the identity of the YouTuber was not known. After Starship obtained the identity through a court proceeding in California

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It’s a video from the members not the government. And there is no exemption news. The bill is dead and the rep who proposed it may not even be assigned to the National Defense Committee after June.

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HBYE announces a new independent label, ADOR, headed by CEO Min Hee-jin. ADOR stands for All Doors One Room. Hybe stays that it will develop a differentiated projects not previously attempted by existing (HYBE) labels. ADOR plans to introduce a new GIRL group in 2022.

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Hybe is caught up in a stolen name case by A, a founding contributor known as a BTS dance teacher. (From information on the Kside, it is not Son Sungdeuk who is the only BTS chores I'm familiar with) According to an IT Chosun interview on the 17, Hybe dismissed A in Sept of this

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Fifty Fifty updates: 1) Barbie OST MV cancelled / appearance w Margot Robbie in Seoul cancelled 2) KCON appearance cancelled 3) It is known that appearance on large Korean variety show, CF w/ famous sports star, and CF w/ global electronics company has also been canceled

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As of the end of last year, BTS accounted for around 60% of Hybe revenue and thus to mislead investors on this issue would likely be considered a material misrepresentation of fact and would subject the corporation to FSS investigations and shareholder suits.

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military duties. BigHit Music will donate 1B to Unicef (Korea per the Korean news) of 1B in the name of Army (per the Korean news). In a press release, Hybe said that with the renewal we will be able to see BTS as a whole, which we aim to see in 2025.

BTS members promise to 'stay together in 2025 and beyond'

All seven members of boy band BTS will renew their exclusive contracts with their agency BigHit Music, a music label run by HYBE, promising to "stay together in 2025 and beyond."

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Second, individuals who are enlisted are not to engage in profit making activities which is why Jin and J Hope will not be able to re-sign until they are discharged. However, if they weren't committed to re-signing, BHM and Hybe would not be able to make the current statements.

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BTS swept the top ranks of the US BB year end chart World Album Artists-1 Hot 100 Artist Duo/Group - 8 BB 200 Artist Duo/Group - 5 BB Global 200 Artists - 10 BB Global 200 Excluding US - 6 Digital Song Sales - 11 Top Album Sales Artists - 5

방탄소년단, 美 빌보드 2022년 연말 결산 차트서 상위권

방탄소년단이 미국 빌보드 연말 결산 차트에서 상위권을 휩쓸었다. 미국 음악 전문 매체 빌보드가 1일(현지시간) 발표한 2022년 연말 결산 차트(YEAR-END CHARTS)에 따르...

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A couple pieces of HYBE news. BigHit Music announced that BTS Group member Jin will apply to cancel his enlistment postponement at the end of the month (Oct) and will follow the enlistment procedure of the Military Manpower Admin. The members will enlist sequentially.

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3Q 2023: Hybe Revenue: 537.9B (↑ 20.7% YOY) Op Profit: 72.7B (↑19.8%) Highest revenue for a 3Q since its inception thanks to the domestic and international activities of BTS V, Seventeen, TXT, Enhypen, Le Sserafim, New Jeans.

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According to the revised Military Service Act, pop culture artists can postpone their military service until the age of 30 if they are recommended by Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the recipient of a cultural medal or award. The association points out

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Two days ago there was a rumor that producer Pdogg of BigHit Music was dating weather caster Kim Ga-young but BigHit said that they could not confirm as it was producer’s private life but this morning Kim Ga-young confirmed it herself on MBC’s morning radio show

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Megan Thee Stallion asserts in court that her label is preventing her from releasing a remix of Butter with BTS this Friday

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Megan Thee Stallion Goes to Court, Alleges Her Label 1501 is Blocking Release of 'Butter' Remix with BTS

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raising suspicions that there was an "idol mobilization order" issued. Dispatch published an article where it quotes several insiders saying that they couldn't refuse what was perceived to be a national event. Hybe is sending BTS photo cards

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@isatadano @Kiara24790246 out of curiosity, do you have your own bank account? Just trying to gauge your financial IQ

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A person accused of impersonating a BTS member and leaking unreleased music was sentenced to one year in prison. On 19 Jan, a judge in the Seoul Central District Court Criminal Div 27, sentenced Mr A to one year in prison.

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Why do kpop groups release Japanese language albums? It is not done for US which is being targeted now with the occasional English album and an English song or two or even China. The reason is Japan is the most loyal overseas market.

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3Q 2020 Financial Results (Bighit, JYP, SM, YG)

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HYBE (fka BigHit Ent) relocated to its Yongsan building today 22 Mar photos provided by HYBE

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‘하이브 시대 열린다’ 빅히트, 오늘(22일) 용산 트레이드센터 사옥 이전

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Some analyses indicated that the BTS-led increase in national brand value and economic trickle-down effect is greater than that of hosting the Olympic games....However, it is premature to say that Kpop has entered the global mainstream.

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Initially HYBE said it wouldn't respond to MHJ but they issued a statement of rebuttal today. 1) Takeover of management rights was just a joke. There are records of discussions held over several months documented in chats and work logs. These talks occurring repeatedly over

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The Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) has launched investigations into the alleged tie-in sale of idol photo cards by entertainment agencies. (tie-in sales are considered anticompetitive as it requires you to buy X product that you don't want to get Y product that you do)

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Chosun Ilbo with additional reporting. MHJ had a two track plan to remove New Jeans from Hybe 1) Pressure Hybe to sell to private equity funds 2) Take New Jeans and form a separate company. To do #2 Ador planned to say Hybe treated NJ unfairly,

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More articles are coming out about the discrimination between the singers and the presenters (actors/actresses). Photos uploaded on the SNS of various participants reveal waiting rooms separated by curtains with actors’ names on them whereas 1/2

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KPOP in the US is growing at an annual rate of 15% but the proportion (of the market share) by certain artists is significantly higher (than others).

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There's a lot of news on the Hybe v Min Heejin dispute but let's start with the most important one and that's what is going to happen with New Jeans. Per several analysts, New Jeans' comeback will continue as planned. Article: The dispute between Hybe and Ador CEO Min Heejin,

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Spokesperson for Seoul Regional Military Manpower Association gave a statement to JTBC that there has been no change in the regulations. Both ordinary ppl and celebs are permitted to postpone enlistment up to five times within two years

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An official with the Manpower Military Admin told Star News re Kai’s sudden enlistment that one can delay enlistment up to five times within two years and it seems that he has used all five up due to various schedules including overseas perfomances

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this time will be a nourishment to fuel a long-running BTS team in the future. (meaning that the individual activities will nourish a long-term BTS team) The [individual activities] will be actively/enthusiastically supported by the label.

빅히트뮤직 "방탄소년단, 팀-개별활동 병행하는 새로운 챕터 시작. 첫 주자는 제이홉" - 뉴스인사이드

그룹 방탄소년단 멤버들이 팀 활동과 개별 활동을 병행하는 계획을 직접 밝힌 가운데 소속사 빅히트뮤직이 적극적인 지원 계획을 전했다.방탄소년단은 지난 14일 공식 유튜브 채널 \'방탄TV\'를 통해 공개된 \'방...

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I'm going to anticipate some questions here. First, a board resolution for renewal of contracts is unusual and suggests that there is some significant payout (either cash or shares) that required board approval.

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Hybe released an additional statement conveying some terms of the stock purchase agreement with LSM in response to concerns he is trying to still maintain control. Note: the following terms essentially cut off LSM from SM for at least three years including any profit

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In Japan, a fourth Korean Wave is taking place lead by the consumption of dramas with Crash Landing on You, Itaewon Class, and It's Okay Not to Be Okay. Experts say that Kpop such as NiziU and BTS have played a major role in driving the K-drama boom in Japan.

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Variety reports that new legal documents show the judge has ruled in Megan’s favor, clearing the release of Butter. Hybe is still asleep

Megan Thee Stallion Cleared to Release Remix of BTS’ ‘Butter’

In a new court filing, Megan Thee Stallion is alleging that her record label is preventing the release of her remix of BTS' "Butter."

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Megan Thee Stallion asserts in court that her label is preventing her from releasing a remix of Butter with BTS this Friday

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The National Pension Fund was the largest buyer of BigHit stock from the day of the listing until today. They own a total of 1.61m shares. Also, competition for IT professionals is fierce. Over 100 Kakao/Naver IT people have moved to BigHit in the last year.

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BigHit's stock is soaring this year. After its listing in 2020, the stock price plummeted but recently it is up over 50% and nearing its listing date price. The expectations for platform company BigHit are being materialized through business agreements with YG, Naver and UMG.

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Hybe has called for an emergency shareholder meeting of Ador to reassert management rights. It is not known whether the shareholder meeting will take place as the Ador Board of Directors must institute it and the Ador board

[단독]하이브 "민희진 사임하라"…뉴진스 소속사 주총 소집 요구

MTN NEWS

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(article also notes that BTS members have had no solo album or single release, but have only offered music freely from individual members)

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One expert said that the BTS hit song Dynamite is popular among the general public. Even people who do not like Korea like BTS. This is in contrast with the Japanese fandom of groups like TVXQ and Twice.

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Min Heejin has answered the audit questionnaire. Ador gave a warning to Hybe that if the contents of the questionnaire were disclosed to the outside world, legal action would be taken. She has not relinquished her laptop yet.

민희진, 하이브에 감사질의 답변 제출… 노트북은 거부

민희진 대표 등 어도어 경영진이 하이브에 감사질의서를 제출한 것으로 알려졌다. 하이브는 어도어의 답변을 검토 중이다. 24일 업계에 따르면 어도어는 하이브가 이날 오후 6시까지 요구했던 감사질의서 답변을 이날 오후

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Another K article said that the new exclusive contract period begins in 2025 () which is consistent with previous reports in the IPO documents that the previous contract renewal signed in 2018 would terminate at the end of 2024.

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Yonhap is reporting that on 10 Feb Hybe has signed the contract to purchase Lee Sooman's shares, 14.8% for 422.8B making Hybe the largest shareholder of SM Ent.

[1보] 하이브, SM 전격 인수…이수만 지분 14.8% 매입 1대 주주로 | 연합뉴스

(서울=연합뉴스) 이태수 기자 = 그룹 방탄소년단(BTS) 소속사 하이브가 대표 K팝 기획사 SM엔터테인먼트를 전격 인수한다.

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Hankyung exclusively reports that Hybe has made an offer for 14.8% of SM Ent owned by Lee Sooman at 120K per share for a total of 430B. In addition, a tender offer will be made on 1 Mar at the same price to secure an additional 25% of SM Ent.

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The noise over whether YG Ent Jennie (Blackpink) violated COVID-19 quarantine rules continues after four days. Jennie released a number of photos including one showing seven people holding ice cream. Current quarantine rules ban private gatherings of more than five.

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@Wurous album sales doesn't equal to people listening to the music and the music penetrating other markets. kpop isn't even the most listened to music in South Korea

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Hybe's fair value exceeds 5tr and may be designated as a conglomerate. FTC defines a conglomerate as a group of companies with total assets of more than 5tr. If a company is designated as a conglomerate, it is required to disclose large-scale internal transactions

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According to TenAsia, Belift Lab's ENHYPEN will be coming back in late April with a new album.

[단독] ENHYPEN이 온다…'4세대 핫 아이콘' 4월 말 컴백 | 텐아시아

[단독] ENHYPEN이 온다…'4세대 핫 아이콘' 4월 말 컴백, 우빈 기자, 뮤직 뉴스

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MHJ held an over two hour press conference and there are multiple articles about it. I think the best summary is actually from Elle Korea. They summarized MHJ’s position as follows: Originally MHJ was to produce a girl group after moving from SM to Hybe.

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at which time the postponement provision is of no use. The KMCA points out the lack of equity when venture capitalists and those benefiting from venture capital are allowed postponement as well as high culture, artists, and athletes (who receive exemptions)

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Not going to translate all of it but Snowdrop, the drama starring Jisoo, is the subject of a Blue House petition calling for the suspension of the broadcast. Currently the signatures are 297K two days after the petition was posted.

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Kpop is suffering a famine of performance halls. World class pop star artists skip Korea because there is no large venue that can accommodate more than 40,000 people per event...Jamsil Main Stadium began remodeling in Aug of 2023 (not scheduled to be completed until Dec 2026)

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This is a score calculated using the same aggregation criteria as the Billboard chart. Of the 3.2M points allotted to KPOP artists, BTS holds 44.01% of the total genre. Blackpink came in second with 250K points (excluding individual work).

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It is reported that earlier this year CEO MHJ's requested the exclusive right to be able to terminate the New Jeans contract. This demand came after Hybe and MHJ engaged in a battle over the valuation (30x) and timing (when she could execute the put option) of her shares.

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