BTS’ world tour sent K-pop powerhouse Hybe to the highest quarterly revenue and operating profit in its history in the third quarter of 2026.
\n\nRevenue for the quarter reached KRW1.5257 trillion ($1.13 billion) and operating profit came in at KRW188.5 billion ($140.2 million). Both numbers beat the records the company set in the second quarter. Operating margin stood at 12.4%.
\n\nOver the first nine months of the year, Hybe has taken in $2.73 billion, more than it has ever earned in a full year. Adjusted operating profit for those nine months was $310.8 million, a figure that leaves out a one-off charge booked in the first quarter.
\n\nIncome tied directly to artists made up 70% of the total at $799.6 million. That covers recorded music, concerts, ads and appearances. Indirect streams such as fan club memberships, merchandise, licensing and content brought in $334.9 million.
\n\nLive shows did the heavy lifting. Concert revenue hit a quarterly high of $540.5 million, as BTS played to some 70,000 fans per show in Europe and the U.S. Enhypen, Le Sserafim, &Team, Katseye and Cortis were among the other Hybe acts on the road.
\n\nMerchandise and licensing also set a quarterly record at $248.8 million.
Original source: https://variety.com/v/tv/