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BTS & KATSEYE Drive HYBE to Historic Profits
3 Nov
Summary
- HYBE reported record revenue of 1.52757 trillion Korean won ($1.135 billion).
- Touring revenue, boosted by BTS, reached 726.8 billion Korean won.
- KATSEYE's EP 'WILD' topped the Billboard 200 with 170,000 units sold.
HYBE has announced its most successful financial quarter to date, with Q3 2026 earnings surpassing previous records. The company reported a total revenue of 1.52757 trillion Korean won ($1.135 billion) and an operating profit of 188.5 billion Korean won ($140.35 million).
Revenue streams from recorded music, concerts, appearances, and advertisements generated 1.0743 trillion Korean won ($801.36 million), making up 70% of the total. Touring alone contributed 726.8 billion Korean won ($541.7 million), largely due to BTS's European and North American tour dates.
KATSEYE's recent EP 'WILD', released on August 14, achieved significant success by topping the Billboard 200 with 170,000 equivalent album units in its debut week. The group also completed 31 sold-out shows across Europe and North America, with plans for further dates in Asia and Oceania starting in January.
Merchandise and licensing revenue reached 334.6 billion Korean won ($249.11 million), with BTS's North American tour merchandise alone accounting for 107 billion Korean won ($79.66 million). HYBE Americas also recently launched its first Latin pop label, Tru Records, and introduced HYBE Global Label Service in October.
