All Brands Owned by HYBE Corporation

What does HYBE own?
HYBE owns six entertainment labels (BIGHIT MUSIC, PLEDIS Entertainment, Source Music, BELIFT LAB, KOZ Entertainment, and ADOR) and the Weverse fan platform. The company also owns HYBE America, which manages Western artists including those formerly under Scooter Braun's Ithaca Holdings. Through its three divisions (Music, Platform, Solution), HYBE controls artist management, music production, fan engagement, and content production.

Is HYBE publicly traded?
Yes. HYBE Corporation trades on the Korea Exchange (KOSDAQ) under ticker 352820. The company went public in October 2020 at 135,000 won per share, raising approximately 962.6 billion won. The IPO was one of the largest entertainment company listings in South Korean history. Founder Bang Si-hyuk remains the largest individual shareholder with approximately 31% of shares.

Who founded HYBE?
HYBE was founded in 2005 by Bang Si-hyuk as Big Hit Entertainment. Bang, a former music producer at JYP Entertainment, started the company as a small music production studio in Seoul. He developed and debuted BTS in 2013, which became the foundation for the company's growth. Bang stepped down as CEO in 2021 and serves as Chairman of the Board.

Where is HYBE headquartered?
HYBE is headquartered in Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea. The company maintains offices in Los Angeles (HYBE America) and Tokyo (HYBE Japan), and has expanded operations into Latin America and Southeast Asia. The Yongsan headquarters houses the company's corporate functions, recording studios, and training facilities.

How many brands does HYBE own?
HYBE owns 6 entertainment labels and the Weverse platform. The labels are BIGHIT MUSIC (BTS, TXT), PLEDIS Entertainment (SEVENTEEN), Source Music (LE SSERAFIM), BELIFT LAB (ENHYPEN), KOZ Entertainment (Zico, BOYNEXTDOOR), and ADOR (NewJeans). HYBE America manages Western artists under Scooter Braun's leadership.

Who owns HYBE?
HYBE is publicly traded on the Korea Exchange under ticker 352820. Founder Bang Si-hyuk is the largest individual shareholder with approximately 31% of shares. Major institutional shareholders include NH Investment & Securities and Samsung Securities. The company does not have a dual-class share structure. Voting rights are proportional to share ownership.

What is HYBE's revenue?
HYBE reported FY2024 revenue of 2.28 trillion won (approximately $1.6 billion USD), with operating profit of 254.2 billion won. Revenue is generated primarily through the Music division (album sales, streaming, concerts, merchandise), with growing contributions from the Platform division (Weverse) and the Solution division (technology and content).

Is HYBE involved in any legal proceedings?
Yes. HYBE is engaged in ongoing legal proceedings with Min Hee-jin, the former CEO of ADOR, stemming from a corporate governance dispute that began in April 2024. HYBE filed a breach of trust lawsuit against Min, and Min filed counterclaims. The dispute has involved multiple court injunctions and rulings. Additionally, HYBE has faced chart manipulation allegations that did not result in regulatory action but remain a reputational concern.