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HYBE posts Q2 operating profit of 170.9 billion won, up 159.3 percent

HYBE reported a second-quarter operating profit of 170.9 billion won, up 159.3 percent from a year earlier, in a preliminary tally filed on July 28. Revenue rose 105.5 percent to 1.45 trillion won and net profit climbed 613 percent to 109.8 billion won. The company said quarterly sales and operating profit hit record highs, supported by artist comebacks, world tours and higher merchandise and licensing revenue. Weverse monthly active users reached 14.43 million.

AI & Enterprise

Google joins \'BTS The City Arirang Busan\' as official AI companion

Google is taking part in the citywide culture project \'BTS The City Arirang Busan\' through June 21 as an official artificial intelligence companion, running Gemini-based experience programs. It will offer personalised itinerary planning, voice-based real-time local information and interactive digital missions at key tourist hubs such as Busan Station, Haeundae and Blueline Park. Gemini will also be integrated as a partner app into Weverse\'s stamp rally page.

Games & Commerce

Hybe Q1 revenue 6,983 billion won, up 40 percent year on year

Hybe said on Tuesday its first-quarter consolidated revenue rose 40 percent from a year earlier to 698.3 billion won. Direct participation revenue increased 25 percent to 403.7 billion won, led by album and music sales that nearly doubled. Indirect participation revenue climbed 66 percent to 294.7 billion won, with merchandise, licensing and fan club sales rising. Adjusted operating profit was 58.5 billion won, while operating profit on an unadjusted basis posted a loss.