HYBE is showing strength. Anticipation is building ahead of BTS's March comeback.
As of 9:42 AM on the 20th, Hive was trading at 376,500 won, up 10,000 won (2.73%) from the previous day. The previous day, Hive also surged 8.92%.
BTS is gearing up for a full group comeback. They're scheduled to release their fifth full-length album, "Arirang," on March 20th. They're also expected to hold a comeback concert in the Gwanghwamun area. HYBE recently applied to the National Heritage Administration for permission to use the venues in Gwanghwamun and Gyeongbokgung Palace in late March, featuring BTS. The National Heritage Administration's Cultural Heritage Committee is scheduled to review the permit on the 20th.
The Gwanghwamun concert is expected to be BTS's first opportunity to meet fans in Korea ahead of their world tour. BTS also performed at Geunjeongjeon Hall and Gyeonghoeru Pavilion in Gyeongbokgung Palace in 2020. A representative from HYBE stated, "We are currently discussing the location and schedule, and will make an official announcement once the final decision is made."
Starting in April, BTS will embark on a massive world tour spanning North America, Europe, South America, and Asia. The tour kicks off in Goyang, South Korea, on April 9th and 11th-12th, with a total of 79 performances scheduled across 34 cities.