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HYBE artists sweep Japan charts, following US success
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HYBE artists sweep Japan charts, following US success

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • HYBE Corporation's artists have dominated Japan's music charts, mirroring their success in the United States.
  • Artists like BTS, TXT, ENHYPEN, &TEAM, and TWS secured top positions on Billboard Japan's mid-year charts.
  • The achievement highlights HYBE's significant global reach and influence in the K-pop industry.

HYBE Corporation's musical artists have achieved a sweeping success in Japan, replicating their dominance on charts previously seen in the United States. The South Korean entertainment giant's roster of talent has effectively conquered the Japanese music market, as evidenced by recent chart performance.

According to Billboard Japan's mid-year chart report, released on May 5th, HYBE artists secured prominent positions across various categories. The report, which covers the period from November 24, 2025, to May 5, 2026, indicates a strong performance for the label's diverse acts.

Among the highlighted artists are BTS and Tomorrow X Together (TXT) from Big Hit Music, ENHYPEN from Belift Lab, &TEAM from the X:bee label, and TWS (an acronym for 'Twenty Four Seven With Us') from Pledis Entertainment. Their inclusion on the charts underscores HYBE's strategic success in cultivating and promoting artists with broad international appeal.

This widespread success in Japan further solidifies HYBE's position as a major global player in the music industry, demonstrating its ability to connect with diverse audiences across different cultural landscapes.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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