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Kiwoom Securities Cuts HYBE’s Target Price by 18% to Reflect Impact of BTS Royalty Rate

Kiwoom Securities Cuts HYBE’s Target Price by 18% to Reflect Impact of BTS Royalty Rate

HYBE target price cut by 370,000 won due to the fallout from a higher BTS royalty rate. Solid performance excluding one-time costs, with expectations for high growth in the second quarter
HYBE, poised to announce first-quarter 2026 earnings, signals entry into a “high-growth cycle” after overcoming “operating loss”Amid analyses that concerns about profitability were already priced in, HYBE highlights valuation appeal by putting front-and-center key artists such as “BTS”“Kiwoom...
| James choi
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[Culture&] "Seventeen and Aespa Photo Theft" Illegal Goods Company Receives First Correction Order

Ive, Rise, and 6 Other Groups Affected… Intellectual Property Office "Order to Destroy All, 20 Million Won Fine for Non-Compliance"
Companies selling "unofficial goods" that illegally used the photos and names of popular idol groups like Seventeen and Aespa are facing strong government sanctions. The Intellectual Property Office announced on the 5th that it has issued the first-ever correction order against four companies that...
| James choi
YG Launches a Boy Group in 6 Years… Yang Hyun-suk: “Debut in September as a 5-Member Team Confirmed”

YG Launches a Boy Group in 6 Years… Yang Hyun-suk: “Debut in September as a 5-Member Team Confirmed”

The first male group after “TREASURE”… Yang Hyun-suk, the head producer, announces directly in his official blog Aiming to debut in September, with “Next Monster,” whose details are still under wraps—plans to reveal the new rookie lineup one by one With BigBang’s 20th anniversary world tour, BABYMONSTER, and TREASURE’s momentum, plus new rookies joining in… will YG’s “pipeline” finally be restored
YG Entertainment (hereinafter referred to as “YG”) will unveil a new 5-member boy group aimed at the next-generation global market in September.■ Yang Hyun-suk announces directly… “Five selected members, debut in September” On the 30th, Yang Hyun-suk, the head producer of YG, shared the news of the...
| Yangsimoh
Sungjoon × Chuu × Swings × Kim Eung-soo to Appear in Popular Webtoon-Based Short Drama... “Gwang-an” Production Confirmed

Sungjoon × Chuu × Swings × Kim Eung-soo to Appear in Popular Webtoon-Based Short Drama... “Gwang-an” Production Confirmed

Set for Exclusive Release as a Lezhin Snacks Original... After Wrapping Filming on the 16th, They Move into Post-Production
The webtoon “Gwang-an,” which gained popularity in the domestic and international romance genre, is being adapted into a short drama. Lezhin Snacks, a short drama platform, announced on the 28th that it has confirmed production of its original series 〈Gwang-an〉, and that after finishing all filming...
| Kim Ji-yeon
Big Ocean ENM Targets the Global Content Market in 2026… Unveils a Record-Breaking Lineup Featuring Dramas, Films, and Stage Productions

Big Ocean ENM Targets the Global Content Market in 2026… Unveils a Record-Breaking Lineup Featuring Dramas, Films, and Stage Productions

A New IP Strategy Through OSMU to Build Diverse Content and Cross Over Between Audiences Expect Steady Revenue Through Season-Based Content and Market Expansion via Co-Productions With Global Production Companies Expect a Sharp Sales Jump in 2026 With Global Content Planning and Production
Big Ocean ENM (CEO Shin In-soo, Lee Seong-jin) has officially unveiled its latest lineup of productions and development projects, and in 2026 it continues to draw strong expectations from audiences both at home and abroad.
| Yangsimoh
The Court Upholds Its Decision in Favor of JTBC… Maintains a Provisional Injunction Banning Production and Distribution of ‘Flame Baseball’

The Court Upholds Its Decision in Favor of JTBC… Maintains a Provisional Injunction Banning Production and Distribution of ‘Flame Baseball’

Seoul Central District Court Dismisses Studio C1’s Appeal… “Substantial Sequel to Strongest Baseball” Director Jang Si-won’s YouTube variety show ‘Flame Baseball’ is found to have infringed copyright and engaged in unfair competition The side behind ‘Flame Baseball,’ which has announced plans to push ahead with Season 2 amid the legal dispute… the future of the Gocheok Dome games remains uncertain
Led by PD Jang Si-won, the YouTube baseball variety show ‘Flame Baseball’ has lost in its copyright dispute with the original JTBC program ‘Strongest Baseball,’ effectively shutting down its production and sales.
| Yangsimoh
'Baby Shark' Pinkfong Unveils 'Red Rex,' Office Comedy Animation Resonating With 2030 Working Adults

'Baby Shark' Pinkfong Unveils 'Red Rex,' Office Comedy Animation Resonating With 2030 Working Adults

A collaboration with HYBE’s Superton on AI voice technology. It has surpassed 21 million TikTok views, drawing global MZ audiences
'Baby Shark' The Pinkfong Company Turns Toward MZ Office Workers 'Red Rex' Unveiled A global phenomenon, 'Baby Shark'—The Pinkfong Company’s signature IP has expanded beyond children’s content, introducing a brand-new intellectual property , 'Red Rex', aimed squarely at 2030 MZ-generation office...
| James choi
[Culture &] YG Entertainment’s Target Price of 87,000 Won Set on “BIGBANG’s Global Tour in the Second Half”

[Culture &] YG Entertainment’s Target Price of 87,000 Won Set on “BIGBANG’s Global Tour in the Second Half”

Korea Investment & Securities highlights YG Entertainment’s mid- to long-term growth potential, driven by BIGBANG’s global tour and BLACKPINK’s return
Korea Investment & Securities said it is raising expectations for BIGBANG’s comeback and a global tour in the second half, and on the 24th presented an investment view of “Buy” and a target price of 87,000 won. The target price was calculated by applying 12 months of forward-looking operating...
| James choi
[Culture&] 14 Million 'King's Affection' Park Ji-hoon Syndrome…Previous Works and Webtoons Also Making a Comeback

[Culture&] 14 Million 'King's Affection' Park Ji-hoon Syndrome…Previous Works and Webtoons Also Making a Comeback

With the success of the movie 'The King’s Affection', Park Ji-hoon’s previous works and the webtoon based on the story of King Danjong are creating a resurgence, especially among Gen Z.
Surpassing 14 Million 'The King’s Affection', the 'Park Ji-hoon Syndrome' Takes Over TheatersThe movie 'The King’s Affection' has surpassed a cumulative audience of 14 million, marking a new milestone in Korean cinematic history.
| James choi
Taemin Becomes Part of the Family with G-Dragon and Song Kang-ho... Transferred to Galaxy Corporation

Taemin Becomes Part of the Family with G-Dragon and Song Kang-ho... Transferred to Galaxy Corporation

A New Start Ahead of April's 'Coachella' Stage... First Record for a Korean Solo Male Artist
Taemin, a member of the group SHINee and a distinctive solo artist, has found a new home at Galaxy Corporation, an artificial intelligence entertainment tech company.Galaxy Corporation announced on the 11th, "We have signed an exclusive contract with artist Taemin," stating, "We will spare no...
| Kim Ji-yeon