Korean media: BTS complete group 2026 world tour! Analysts raise HYBE target price, market capitalization increased by 3 trillion in a single month.

According to South Korean media reports, the world-class KPOP group BTS has completed their military service after the hiatus. They are expected to officially announce a new world tour starting in 2026 by the end of the year. Coupled with HYBE's successful strategy of nurturing local artists in the West, securities firms have raised the target price of South Korea's largest KPOP entertainment company, HYBE, to 380,000 KRW. Following the news of BTS's world tour, HYBE's stock price increased by 30% in just one month, with a market capitalization increase of 3 trillion 4.153 billion KRW.

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According to reports, the BTS world tour is expected to take place from May to December 2026, with 65 performances over 8 months, anticipated to attract approximately 4 million spectators, with an average audience of 60,000 per show. Once the tour officially starts, HYBE's quarterly operating profit is expected to exceed 100 billion Korean won.

The author adds: Taiwanese ARMY ( BTS fans ) all hope for BTS's concert tour to come to Taiwan. Popular venues for Korean stars in Taiwan include Linkou Sports Center, Taipei Arena, and Kaohsiung World Games Stadium. However, to meet the Korean media's expectation of an average of 60,000 people, in Taiwan, the Taipei Arena's ( concert mode of 59,300 people ) is the closest, and the Kaohsiung World Games Stadium can also accommodate 60,000 people.

HYBE target price raised to 380,000 KRW

Modern automobile securities researchers indicate that BTS will simultaneously screen 4 concert films in over 2,500 theaters across 65 countries from October 24 to November 5, igniting a global fan activity frenzy. It is expected that HYBE will continue the conversation through a series of pop-up stores and merchandise sales, and officially announce the 2026 BTS World Tour plan by the end of the year.

In addition, the Western girl group Cat’s Eye under HYBE has made it to the 45th spot on the Billboard Hot 100 just a year after debuting, and will kick off their first North American tour in November. A second round of North American tours is expected to take place in the second half of 2026. This highlights HYBE's success in its localization strategy for cultivating artists. Furthermore, HYBE plans to launch two South American groups by the end of the year to further expand its fan base in the Latin American and U.S. markets.

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In addition, the dispute between NewJeans and HYBE's subsidiary label ADOR resulted in NewJeans losing in the first instance, with the court ruling that the contract is still valid.

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Hyundai Securities has raised the target stock price of HYBE to 380,000 won and maintained a buy rating. After the news of the BTS world tour emerged, HYBE's stock price has pumped over 30% in a month, with a market capitalization increase of 3 trillion 415.3 billion won.

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