Who owns the world’s largest K-pop company?
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HYBE, the largest K-pop company in the world, has made waves in the global music industry since breaking BTS.
Its most notable move in recent years was the $1 billion-plus acquisition of Scooter Braun’s Ithaca Holdings in 2021.
Braun joined the board of HYBE and became CEO of what is now known as HYBE America. He remains a significant shareholder in the company, as you will see below.
Last year, HYBE expanded into the rapidly-growing Latin music market with its acquisition of…
