HYBE has major plans for 2023.
On 10 November, the Korean entertainment company shared its annual community briefing where they expanded on their plans for the coming year. With music, HYBE Labels have an array of projects in store, from artist comebacks to new debuts, and global tours.
Here's everything you need to know from HYBE's 2022 briefing — artist comebacks, debuts, NFTs, THE CITY projects, and more
First up, HYBE Labels Japan will be debuting its first-ever act this December. Formed during the reality competition show &AUDITION – The Howling, &TEAM will finally be debuting this 7 December 2023 and plan to showcase their collective talents for fans in Japan and beyond.
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HYBE also shared that several of their acts will be releasing new music in the new year, including BIGHIT Music's TXT with their 5th mini-album coming in January. The 'Good Boy Gone Bad' act just recently wrapped up their first-ever world tour, ACT: LOVESICK which saw concerts in various cities across North America and Asia.
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Earlier this year, HYBE revealed that BTS will begin focusing on their individual music as the group begins to fulfill their military enlistment. RM is said to release a solo album soon, following Jin who most recently dropped his solo single 'The Astronaut' and j-hope who unveiled his album Jack In The Box in July.
The rest of the members also have their own releases throughout 2023 with more details set to be unveiled soon.
For the new year, PLEDIS Entertainment have several releases planned for their artists including MINHYUN (formerly of NU'EST)'s solo debut and new albums from SEVENTEEN and fromis_9 in the first half of 2023. In addition, the record label are also currently planning to debut a new boy group.
ENHYPEN, who currently embarking on their world tour, will also be releasing a new album. BELIFT LAB is also said to be in the midst of debuting a new artist, serving as their second act following ENHYPEN.
Earlier this year, ADOR's NewJeans took the world by storm with a fresh new concept and music. The group is said to continue its ascend in K-pop and global music with new releases and projects planned for the new year.
In addition to NewJeans, HYBE also debuted LE SSERAFIM this year, who have seen immense popularity since their debut. To further their growth and strengthen their connection with their fans, the group will be embarking on a world tour in 2023, which will span North America and Asia.
Watch HYBE's full 2022 community briefing here.
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