[theqoo] “BTS = HYBE FOUNDATION” … JIN RETURNS TO END NEWJEANS’ CONTROVERSIES, SIGN FOR BTS’ COMEBACK

Recently, HYBE has gone through a tough time due to the NewJeans wave.

However, with Jin’s return, the atmosphere is improving.

It must have been a painful period for HYBE in many ways. But with Jin’s comeback, HYBE has been able to catch its breath.

During the third-quarter earnings conference call, when asked about the expected revenue contribution of BTS in 2026, HYBE’s CFO Lee Kyung-jun responded, “We are in discussions with the members about activities in 2026, and projections are not yet available,” leading some to speculate that BTS’s full-group comeback may have been delayed.

However, according to insiders, BTS members have agreed to begin preparations for a full-group comeback once they all become reserve soldiers by June of next year. Despite the issue involving Suga’s past DUI, the group had already promised their fans a comeback in the second half of 2025, and they are said to be preparing activities for ARMY. Additionally, discussions about a new world tour for 2026 are underway.

In fact, Jin hinted at a full-group comeback during his fan showcase, saying, “We felt incredible happiness during our lives. I thought this happiness was the end, but beyond that, another happiness was waiting. I believe that if you wait, more happiness will come to you.” This statement can be seen as a green light for BTS’s full-group return.

If BTS, the most influential group in the K-pop industry, returns, both direct revenue from albums, music, and performances, as well as indirect revenue from fan club merchandise, are expected to grow significantly. This will likely help HYBE shake off the “NewJeans-Miniheejin risk” that has been causing concern.

1. Sajaegi and album push 

2. Loads of bullsh*t, weren’t they trying to erase BTS not long ago?

3. DUI Suga, leave

4. Bullsh*t, I’m an ARMY and I’m waiting for BTS’ disbandment

5. Are they insane with that title?

6. Of course, they’ll finally be able to do the sajaegi HYBE has been committing for so long ㅋ

7. Are they going to stop using the members as shields?

8. All they need to do is let Min Heejin and NewJeans go 

9. No but do whatever you want, but leave NewJeans out of it 

10. Wow he really said “happiness”?