HYBE ranks 4th among top promoters with $469.2M in tour sales, driven by artists like BTS and SEVENTEEN, solidifying its global presence.
December/12/2025 17:39
HYBE has joined the ranks of the 'Big 4' in the global concert market. Recently, according to the '2025 Boxscore Annual Report' released by Billboard, HYBE recorded $469.2 million (about 73 billion yen) in tour sales over one year (from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025) and ranked 4th in the 'Top Promoters' category. This growth was achieved thanks to the activities of artists belonging to the HYBE MUSIC GROUP label. Among the four K-POP artist teams listed in the annual 'Top Tours' ranking, three are from the HYBE MUSIC GROUP label. Leading the way are BTS's J-HOPE, SEVENTEEN, and ENHYPEN, who collectively drew 3.3 million attendees through 213 performances. Notably, SEVENTEEN successfully completed a large-scale world tour, including stadium performances in North America, attracting approximately 964,000 fans. The tour sales amounted to $142.4 million (about 22.1 billion yen). Currently, the 'SEVENTEEN WORLD TOUR [NEW_]' is ongoing in 14 cities worldwide with a total of 29 performances. J-HOPE showcased a strong presence during his first solo tour 'HOPE ON THE STAGE,' which attracted over 500,000 fans across major cities worldwide, including the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. Sales were recorded at approximately $80 million (about 12.4 billion yen). ENHYPEN recorded $76.1 million (about 11.8 billion yen) in sales through 25 performances, achieving sold-out shows in the U.S. and Europe, as well as successful performances at Japan's Ajinomoto Stadium and Osaka's Yanmar Stadium. They are recognized for solidifying their status as a global top tour artist within five years of their debut. HYBE stated, 'Our strategy of 'Multi-home, Multi-genre,' centered on artist creativity and fan experiences, has proven to be competitive in the global market. We will continue to showcase amazing performances by our diverse label artists, inspire fans, and create a new growth model for the music industry.' - BTS's J-HOPE collaborates with Jin and Jungkook on stage! All gathered on the anniversary of their debut, saying 'I love you.' - SEVENTEEN, with members in the military and those just before enlistment, all gathered for the Incheon concert! 'All 13 are here.' - ENHYPEN debuts a new song! The first Japanese stadium tour kicks off, 'We want to be an artist that fans can be proud of.'
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