Analysis News From Universal’s TikTok deal to Blackstone’s bid for Hipgnosis Songs Fund… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-UpThe five biggest stories to hit our headlines over the past seven days…
News HYBE’s revenue dropped 12% YoY in Q1; Weverse platform saw user decline amid ongoing BTS droughtAlthough it’s common for HYBE’s earnings to decline in the winter months of Q1, the size of this drop surprised analysts
Analysis News A shaman, a management coup, a tearful press conference and a $770m market cap dip: What the heck is going on at HYBE?Disputes between record companies and their executives have happened before, but this one takes the cake for weirdness
News HYBE confirms audit of ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin over reported attempt to seize control of subsidiaryMin is reportedly upset with HYBE over what she sees as a 'copycat' act of her popular NewJeans group
Analysis News From the NMPA’s criticism of Spotify’s bundling plans to Concord’s bid for Hipgnosis assets… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-UpThe five biggest stories to hit our headlines over the past seven days…
News HYBE-owned Supertone’s new AI ‘voice changer’ lets artists change their vocals… in real-timeSupertone has launched the beta version of a new tool called 'Supertone Shift'
Interviews ‘In K-pop, the number one thing is the relationship with your fans. Non K-pop artists have to put their fans on the same level as their artistry.’MBW's Inspiring Women series meets Mitra Darab, President HxG at HYBE America
News Universal Music invests in ‘superfan’ platform Weverse, as it strikes new 10-year agreement with HYBEHYBE has struck an expanded long-term agreement with Universal Music Group
News After launching Latin Music arm via the acquisition of Exile Music, HYBE hires Fernando Grediaga as General Manager for new division in MexicoHYBE Latin America is set to introduce new “promising artists” to its roster, the company says
Analysis News From Warner’s potential bid for Believe to the unveiling of Interscope Capitol Labels Group… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-UpThe five biggest stories to hit our headlines over the past seven days…
Analysis News HYBE’s CEO delivered some strong fiscal results to investors last week. Except it wasn’t him. It was an AI clone.Jiwon Park's voice on company's earnings call was actually an AI replication via HYBE's Supertone technology
News Sales from K-Pop stars including Jungkook and Seventeen pushed HYBE’s revenues to over $1.6bn in 2023South Korea-based entertainment giant HYBE has published its earnings for Q4 and FY 2023
Interviews Meet Sung Soo Han, the music executive behind K-Pop stars SEVENTEEN, and founder of HYBE-owned PLEDIS EntertainmentSung Soo Han founded SEVENTEEN’s label, developed the group, and oversees all creative processes for the HYBE-owned label’s roster.
News HYBE acquires Latin music label Exile Music, establishes HYBE Latin AmericaCompany behind K-pop megastars BTS expands into the booming Latin Music market
Analysis News Sales from Seventeen, Jungkook and other BTS solo stars drove HYBE’s revenues to over $400m in Q3South Korea-based entertainment giant HYBE has published its financial results for Q3