HYBE announced on the 3rd that its estimated consolidated operating profit for the third quarter of this year reached KRW 188.5 billion, marking a turnaround from the operating loss of KRW 42.2 billion recorded in the same period last year. The figure also exceeded the market forecast of KRW 166 billion, compiled by Yonhap Infomax, by 13.6%.
Revenue reached KRW 1,525.7 billion, up 109.8% year-on-year. Net profit also turned positive, reaching KRW 11.3 billion. HYBE's cumulative revenue for the first three quarters of the year stood at KRW 3.674 trillion. This puts the company on track to become South кσяєα's first music entertainment company to reach KRW 4 trillion in annual revenue.
HYBE explained: "Both revenue and operating profit reached record quarterly highs. The previous record was set in Q2 this year, when BTS kicked off their 'ARIRANG' World Tour, with revenue of KRW 1.45 trillion and operating profit of KRW 170.9 billion. However, those records were surpαѕѕed just one quarter later."
One of the biggest highlights of HYBE's Q3 2026 earnings call was the company's announcement regarding BTS's plans for the near future: "They will continue their tour through the first half of next year to meet global fans, while simultaneously working on music and diverse projects for an even broader stride forward."
HYBE CEO Lee Jae-sang stated: "We are contemplating activities after the 'ARIRANG' World Tour through various discussions with BTS members. We also plan to reveal additional concert plans related to the world tour. Following the tour, both group and solo activities are being prepared."
CEO Lee further emphasized: "We are thoroughly preparing diverse activities and global growth opportunities for all artists under the company, including BTS. HYBE will not become complacent but will continue exploring even greater potential as we move forward."
HYBE and its CEO's comments on the group's future plans, particularly the prospect of additional solo activities alongside group promotions, have left fans incredibly excited and sparked lively discussions.
One fan pointed out: "Don't forget that according to Bang Sihyuk, during BTS's LA camp, they recorded 200–300 songs. Also remember that Yoongi mentioned these songs should be used for BTS's own solos and that since the members generally completed the tough part in ARIRANG, they talked about moving forward in a more relaxed way with mini albums and singles. Also, jpegmafia mentioned in October that he worked with BTS even after the camp process."
Other fans also joined the discussion, sharing their thoughts, including:
- Busytan as always. They never stop proving stupid people wrong. Military era is over, we are back to fully active BTS group and solo both like before military - with the only difference now all solo albums will be probably as official comebacks rather than mixtapes etc
- Ready and waiting for anything they wish to show us. We keep winning both sides, both grp and individual
- Be it group/ solo activities I'm happy that we'll be receiving bangtan content upon bangtan content
- Will love and support all the activities solo and group of every bts member! Waiting for all projects!!!!
- More solo albums and Jk JM V and RM solo tours yes. KINGTAN. SEATED FOR ALL THE SEVEN
- Wow, I can't wait for their next move. I'm sure we all will love it. I liked the concept of them doing promotions individually or in units and I also liked how they approached the London interviews. They let all the individual characters shine while remaining together
- Oh so we are going to get joon, jimin, tae and jk solo tours with more bts content in between
- Except this time All the bts members gon be present for All of the solo activities
- So, there's a HIGH chance that Yoongi and Jin are working for their songs or solo projects right now. They haven't returned кσяєα yet
- But im curious, the report says that they will continue to touring until the end of the first quarter of the next year… what happened to unannounced stops like middle east or possible other stops?
- I am so fυ¢кing ready! we are so blessed. even after the arirang world tour, they already have a whole plan and timeline for everything they’ll be releasing for us. oh my god, how i love being an army.
