HYBE Corporation

HYBE Corporation, originally founded as Big Hit Entertainment, began its journey on February 1, 2005. It later evolved into a major player in the entertainment industry.

8Eight, a fixed group under BIG HIT Music, debuted on August 25, 2007. It is a notable event in the history of the company.

2AM, another group under BIG HIT Music, debuted on July 11, 2008. Although they are no longer under Big Hit, their debut was a significant event.

After School joined Pledis Entertainment in 2009, which later became a subsidiary of HYBE Corporation.

In 2010, Big Hit Entertainment and JYP Entertainment entered into a joint management contract for the boy group 2AM, showcasing a collaborative effort in the entertainment industry.

Around 2011, Big Hit Entertainment transitioned to the credo of 'Music and artist for healing', aiming to redefine the role of artists and the essence of music to comfort and move the hearts of many people.

BTS, a group under HYBE Labels, debuted on June 13, 2013.

NU'EST, a former group, joined Pledis Entertainment in 2014.

In May 2015, Signal Entertainment Group, a company specializing in artist management and television production, acquired Big Hit Entertainment. This acquisition brought changes to the company's ownership and management.

HYBE Labels Japan was established in January 2017.

A private investment firm acquires a significant share in Big Hit Entertainment, leading to a valuation comparable to the 'Big 3' entertainment companies.

TXT, another group under HYBE Labels, debuted on March 4, 2019.

In May 2020, Big Hit became the majority shareholder of Pledis Entertainment, providing greater financial support and global promotions for its artists. This acquisition strengthened Big Hit's position in the industry.

Big Hit Entertainment acquired KOZ Entertainment, a record label founded by rapper Zico, in October 2020. This acquisition expanded the company's portfolio and influence in the music industry.

On February 17, 2021, Big Hit announced a strategic partnership with Universal Music Group (UMG) to collaborate on various music and technology-related endeavors. This partnership aimed to debut a global boy group through a new label and expand the reach of Weverse.

In 2021, Big Hit announced the official name change to HYBE Corporation, marking its transition to a comprehensive music company. The rebranding was aimed at reflecting the expansion of the company's business scope, which now includes real estate and other auxiliary services. The release of multiple videos further emphasized the new brand presentation and the company's belief in music.

Hybe Corporation relocated to its new headquarters in the Yongsan Trade Center in Yongsan District on March 22, 2021.

Big Hit Entertainment rebranded to Hybe Corporation in March 2021, undergoing a complete organizational restructuring and renaming its music operations to Big Hit Music under Hybe's new Labels division.

Big Hit Entertainment, founded by Bang Si-hyuk in 2005, was rebranded as HYBE Corporation on March 31, 2021.

On April 1, 2021, HYBE announced the reorganization of its business structure, including the establishment of BigHit Music and absorbing HYBE IP and HYBE 360.

On April 2, 2021, HYBE announced the acquisition of Ithaca Holding, company led by Scooter Braun, through HYBE America. The deal included ownership of SB Projects and its management clients such as Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato, and Tori Kelly, as well as Big Machine Label Group.

HYBE Corporation's Global CEO Lenzo Yoon discusses the label's artist development process, marketing strategies, and business expansion in an interview for Rolling Stone Explainer's fifth installment.

A poll was conducted to determine the popularity of various artists under HYBE Labels. The results showed that BTS, TXT, and ENHYPEN were among the most popular choices.

Bang resigned as CEO on July 1, 2021, and was replaced by Park Ji-won but retained his position as chairman of the board of directors.

Hybe won a Red Dot Design Award in the Brands & Communication Design category at the 2021 Red Dot Design Awards for its new corporate identity (CI) design on November 11, 2021.

Hybe announced that it will sell its entire stake in SM Entertainment to Kakao by accepting its tender offer launched by Kakao on March 24, 2023.

Hybe signed a music distribution deal with Chinese streaming platform, Tencent Music, on May 23, 2023.

Hybe announced its acquisition of the remaining 51.5% stake from CJ ENM in Belift Lab on August 10, 2023, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary.

Kah Jong-Hyun appointed former EMI and Universal Music México executive Fernando Grediaga as general manager of the Hybe Latin America division in March 2024.