A recent article discussing HYBE’s future plans reveals that the company will be launching new groups under its labels BIGHIT MUSIC, which currently manages BTS and TXT, as well as HYBE Japan of &TEAM.
As each member of BTS will complete their military service by June 2025, the debut of new artists is anticipated to coincide with BTS’s highly-anticipated comeback as a complete group. This will likely result in increased competition among HYBE artists.
Despite the article’s lack of mention about the gender of the groups, persistent rumors suggest that HYBE is preparing to introduce new male idols.
Netizens had a variety of reactions to the news. Some expressed concerns about HYBE debuting multiple groups in a short timeframe, citing ongoing issues with their management of current artists. Recently, HYBE artists have faced controversies surrounding their live singing abilities and allegations of plagiarism. Additionally, the conflict between HYBE and ADOR’s CEO Min Hee-jin remains unresolved.
Nevertheless, there is a strong belief that BIGHIT MUSIC should introduce a new boy group at this time as their youngest group, TXT, made their debut in 2019 and has already been actively promoting for five years.
The announcement of HYBE’s upcoming boy group was quickly shared on various online platforms, including Instiz. In reaction, some netizens expressed their concerns, questioning the company’s frequent debuts of new groups and urging them to prioritize taking care of their current idols. Others speculated that HYBE had already selected the members for their new group through their recent auditions. Some also voiced their hope for better treatment of all idols under the company.
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