War of K-pop agents: The feud between BTS’ agency Hybe and its rival SM Entertainment

Hybe, K-pop phenomenon BTS’ management agency, is looking at taking a controlling stake in SM Entertainment. PHOTO: AFP
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SINGAPORE – Two of South Korea’s biggest entertainment companies have been in the limelight recently, and it is not for their artistes’ latest music.

Hybe, K-pop phenomenon BTS’ management agency, is looking at taking a controlling stake in SM Entertainment that could potentially monopolise the K-pop industry.

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