HYBE’s Santos Bravos mark first anniversary… The group that captivated Billboard is set to perform at the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards

Global newcomers take over North and South American music markets just one year after debut

HYBE's Latin pop project group SANTOS BRAVOS will make a surprise comeback on the 20th of next month to celebrate its first debut anniversary. HYBE Labels officially announced the upcoming release on the 21st, drawing attention from the global music industry.

SANTOS BRAVOS, which made its debut in the music scenes of Korea and Latin America last October, has demonstrated explosive growth in just one year. In particular, its first mini-album, DUAL, released in March this year, reached No. 17 on Billboard's Top Latin Pop Albums chart, one of the magazine's main charts in the United States. The achievement is considered unusual for a rookie group and a sign that its carefully planned localization strategy has successfully taken root.

The group's success extends beyond streaming charts to major live stages. It has built a strong local fan base after receiving consecutive invitations to some of Latin America's leading music festivals, including Colombia's Estéreo Picnic and Mexico's Tecate Pa'l Norte.

A major event is also in the works to build excitement for the comeback. Before releasing its new music, SANTOS BRAVOS will take the stage at the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards, being held on the 22nd (local time). The performance is expected to be a pivotal moment, once again demonstrating the group's strong global standing.