It's been quite the year for HYBE. 

From debuting new groups and expanding the reach of their current artists on a global scale to building holistic fan experiences both online and offline and releasing an array of original IP, the Korean entertainment powerhouse has had executed several projects throughout 2022. But they're far from over. 

On 10 November, HYBE held their 2022 Briefing with the Community livestream where they recounted the successes they've had this year and shared what lies in 2023, be it highly anticipated comebacks and debuts to new developments in digital NFTs and creative IPs. 

Here's everything you need to know from HYBE's 2022 Briefing with the Community.

ARTIST RELEASES & TOURS

In 2023, HYBE will be focusing on further showcasing and highlighting their HYBE Labels acts with new releases and world tours. According to HYBE CEO Park Jiwon, LE SSERAFIM will be embarking on a global tour next year that will span across North America and Asia, while acts like SEVENTEEN, TXT, ENHYPEN, fromis_9, and NewJeans will be releasing new albums. 

Park also shared that BTS will be focusing their individual music in 2023, as they fulfil their military service. RM is set to be the next member to release his solo music, following Jin and j-hope. 

HYBE reveals 2023 artist releases, debuts, and comeback plans — BTS, SEVENTEEN, TXT, LE SSERAFIM, &TEAM, MINHYUN, and more

NEW DEBUTS

HYBE are also in the midst of debuting new acts across their roster of labels, namely BELIFT LAB and PLEDIS Entertainment. 

PLEDIS Entertainment is also in the middle of preparing MINHYUN's solo debut, following his fellow former NU'EST member Baekho's mini-album release in September. 

&TEAM

&TEAM is set to be the first artists to debut under HYBE Labels Japan. The Japanese group have been in the talks for the last couple of years, with fans all over the world anticipating their debut. Initially comprising 4 members, &TEAM now sees a total of 9 members following the success of their reality competition show &AUDITION – The Howling. 

Comprising K, Fuma, Nicholas, EJ, Yuma, Jo, Harua, Taki, and Maki, &TEAM is set to debut on 7 December 2023. Centred around unity and connection, the group plans to showcase their distinctive and collective talents in hopes of connecting with fans in Japan and beyond. 

HYBE AMERICA's GLOBAL AUDITIONS

Last year, HYBE announced their partnership with Universal Music Group to pioneer the "next great era for music". Since then, the two music powerhouses have launched a global audition in search of their next girl group, which has seen almost 100,000 submissions from aspiring artists that come from an array of backgrounds. 

The selected contestants are currently undergoing training at HYBE America's Training & Development program that puts together the best of the K-pop and American music industry and sees collaborations with some of the "very best people that have made the biggest pop records in the last decade".

More announcements regarding HYBE's global girl group will be revealed soon. 

HYBE INTERACTIVE MEDIA

This year, HYBE released BTS Island: IN THE SEOM, a mobile puzzle-adventure game that follows the story of BTS as they find themselves on a deserted island. Developed alongside the members themselves, the title includes several storylines and hidden gems that parallel BTS, giving fans another avenue to connect with the global pop group. 

As the new year approaches, HYBE will continue to create new IPs and games that focus on an immersive universe that fans and players can dive into. 

WEVERSE

Throughout the last two years, HYBE has focused on building Weverse, the company's fan community platform, to encompass the entire fan experience. Wanting to be a one-stop destination for everything from fan-to-artist communication and e-comments, Weverse has grown to be one of the largest community platforms, housing acts like BTS, SEVENTEEN, BLACKPINK, iKON, TXT, ENHYPEN, CL, and more.

As HYBE and Weverse move forward, they want to continue to evolve the fan experience and pioneer new services and content. This year, the company has introduced digital photocards including Momentica. Made in partnership with Web3 company Dumamu, Momentica is a new platform that host digital NFTs made for fans.

SEVENTEEN, TXT, ENHYPEN, LE SSERAFIM, and fromis_9 to participate in HYBE's NFT platform, Momentica

Similar to real-life photocard collections, Momentica will allows fans to collect a series of digital cards, which also include audio messages and videos, from their favourite HYBE artists and exchange them with their friends. 

THE CITY PROJECT

As part of selected artists tours, HYBE has started a new project called THE CITY. Starting with BTS' Las Vegas residency for their Permission To Dance concert series, THE CITY transform an entire city into the ultimate artist experience with a range of diverse activities. 

Whether it was painting Las Vegas purple for BTS' concerts or colouring several Japanese cities orange for SEVENTEEN's Be The Sun Japan tour, the new project aims to bring the fan experience outside of the concert venues. In 2023, HYBE plans on expanding THE CITY project to more artists and cities.