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2026
HYBE discloses employee and business-partner data breach
HYBE disclosed that a cyberattack exposed personal information of current and former employees and business partners. The breaches occurred Sept. 12-13 and Oct. 3-5, and the exposed information included medical records, financial details and identification numbers. HYBE said it blocked access routes, reported the incident to authorities and was notifying affected people.
2021
LINE WEBTOON and HYBE announce original-content collaboration
LINE WEBTOON announced a collaboration with HYBE to produce original webcomics and novels featuring artists including BTS, TXT and ENHYPEN. Six original works are scheduled to launch on LINE WEBTOON’s global platform beginning January 15, 2022.
2021
Hybe partners with Dunamu on NFT business
Hybe partnered with cryptocurrency exchange company Dunamu to develop an NFT business involving NFTs related to BTS and other artists. The article also reports plans for a video game to be co-produced by BTS members.
2021
Hybe and Dunamu disclose reciprocal share acquisitions
A regulatory filing revealed that Hybe would acquire a 2.5% stake in Dunamu for ₩500 billion, while Dunamu would acquire shares in Hybe representing 5.57% ownership. The transactions were expected to be completed on Nov. 24.
2021
HYBE reports third-quarter 2021 results
HYBE reported third-quarter 2021 revenue of 341 billion won and operating profit of 65.6 billion won; the figures were subject to change following an external audit.
2021
Hybe and Dunamu announce an NFT joint venture
Hybe announced plans to set up a joint venture with Dunamu, which runs the Upbit cryptocurrency exchange, to enter the NFT business. The planned venture will create NFT photocards for trading on Hybe’s Weverse app.
2021
HYBE announces acquisition of Ithaca Holdings
HYBE announced that it would acquire Ithaca Holdings, with HYBE America set to take control of Ithaca and its assets. The article reports that the transaction was confirmed but still to be completed.
2021
HYBE announces plan to acquire Ithaca Holdings
HYBE said it is to acquire Ithaca Holdings in a $1.05 billion deal. The article reports the planned transaction and does not state that it has been completed.
2021
Big Hit Entertainment announces rename to HYBE
Big Hit Entertainment announced that it would rebrand as HYBE; the article says the new name would be used after approval at the March 30 shareholders’ meeting.
2021
Big Hit Entertainment proposes changing its name to HYBE
Big Hit Entertainment announced that its March 30 shareholder meeting would consider changing the company name to HYBE.