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Transition Team Visits BTS Agency Without Discussing Military Exemption

SEOUL, April 3 (Korea Bizwire) – Officials of President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol’s transition team on Saturday visited Hybe, the agency of K-pop sensation BTS, without discussing the issue of military service exemption. “There was no mention (of military exemption for the members),” presidential transition committee chief Ahn Cheol-soo told reporters after his visit. “The issue is something that [...]

BTS Agency’s Market Value Tops 10 tln Won on Band’s Global Popularity

SEOUL, June 15 (Korea Bizwire) — Hybe Co., the K-pop powerhouse behind BTS, has seen its market capitalization exceed the 10 trillion-won (US$8.95 billion) mark amid the boy band’s global popularity, data showed Tuesday. Shares in Hybe closed at 289,000 won on Tuesday, up 2.48 percent from the prior session and marking a four-day winning [...]