Tag: HYBE

B.T.S.

This BTS Arirang Billboard streak is turning into a HYBE takeover, and fans are watching how long it lasts

BTS’ Arirang era just logged a 14th week on the Billboard 200 top 10 while Swim and Come Over hold the Hot 100. HYBE girl groups and rookies are joining them on the same charts, raising questions about how long this run can last.

5 hours ago Kio Lysander-West

K-Pop Culture

Why HYBE’s idol scandals matter for BTS, ARMY, and the future of K-pop’s power and fandom politics

HYBE’s recent scandals, from leaked internal reports to health hiatuses and the NewJeans dispute, have made many fans question how the company treats idols. This explainer looks at what happened, how ARMY and other fandoms see it, and why it matters.

2 days ago Kio Lysander-West