Recently, some news related to the return of BTS came out, after which the fans became very happy. HYBE CFO Lee Kyung Joon confirmed during a third-quarter earnings call on November 5 that plans for the BTS group activities in 2026 have already begun. While the reunion of the members would surely bring in a lot of revenue, it seems as though Lee is working to lessen the grip that BTS sales have on HYBE, indicating a change of strategy.
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HYBE aims to diversify its income by developing new artists and increasing its roster of lucrative acts, including TXT, SEVENTEEN, NewJeans, LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, and others, with this move. They are also looking into other business models, such as NFTs, gaming, and webtoons, in order to diversify their revenue streams beyond just music. Besides the earnings call, updates on the members’ military service added to the hype.
With RM, V, Jimin, and Jungkook now having passed the 60% mark on their compulsory military missions by November 4, 2024, this puts the seven-piece group on track to be together again sometime after June 2025. The members have wholeheartedly committed to their posts since enlisting in December 2023. RM is with a military band and even plays the saxophone and V is in a special defense team of the Republic of Korea. Both Jimin and Jungkook are posted together at the 5th Infantry Division, where they have been helping each other out during this stage in their lives.
These updates have reignited hope and excitement among ARMYs, who are eagerly awaiting BTS’ return, along with new music and performances. HYBE continues to focus on expanding its artist roster and exploring new ventures like NFTs and gaming. As fans look forward to the group’s reunion, Jin’s solo album release in November adds to the anticipation for BTS’ future activities.
FAQs
When will BTS reunite as a group?
BTS is expected to reunite in June 2025 after completing their mandatory military service.
How is HYBE diversifying its revenue streams?
HYBE aims to reduce its reliance on BTS sales by focusing on new talent and exploring new business models like NFTs, gaming, and webtoons.