Region / Office | Phone Number | Notes |
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Headquarters (KR – Seoul) | +82 2-3444-0105 | Main corporate office |
HYBE America (Los Angeles, CA, USA) | +1 310-867-7000 | US subsidiary, formerly Ithaca Holdings |
Japan Office (Tokyo) | +81 3-4588-2100 | HYBE Japan regional office |
HYBE Solutions (Singapore) | +65 6789-1234 | APAC operations |
HYBE Corporation is a South Korean multinational entertainment and lifestyle company, originally founded as Big Hit Entertainment in 2005 by Bang Si-hyuk. Headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, HYBE has become a global powerhouse in music, artist management, technology, and entertainment IP.
The company is best known for managing BTS, one of the world’s most successful music groups, along with other artists under labels like SEVENTEEN, Tomorrow X Together (TXT), ENHYPEN, NewJeans, and LE SSERAFIM. Beyond music production, HYBE operates in gaming, fan platforms, merchandise, live concerts, and intellectual property licensing through its subsidiaries.
HYBE’s global expansion includes acquisitions of Ithaca Holdings (Scooter Braun’s company, managing Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande) and partnerships with Universal Music Group. Its platform Weverse is a leading global fan community application.
Global Artist Roster: Manages BTS, SEVENTEEN, TXT, ENHYPEN, NewJeans, and more.
Music & Entertainment IP: Expands artist brands into merchandise, games, and shows.
Fan Platform: Operates Weverse, a leading fan community and content platform.
International Expansion: Acquired Ithaca Holdings (USA) and partnered with UMG.
Concerts & Tours: Produces large-scale global tours and live entertainment events.
Diverse Labels: Houses multiple subsidiaries including Big Hit Music, Source Music, Pledis Entertainment, ADOR, KOZ Entertainment.
Innovation in Tech: Develops digital fan engagement tools, apps, and interactive media.
Cultural Impact: Central to spreading K-pop and Korean culture globally.