[Featured Stock] HYBE Dips Early Amid BTS Group Activity Suspension... Drops 20% to New Low

[Asia Economy Reporter Myunghwan Lee] HYBE showed weakness from the early trading session on the 15th, hitting a new low. This is interpreted as a result of the announcement by BTS, a group under HYBE, that they will temporarily suspend group activities.

As of 9:15 a.m. that day, HYBE was trading at 152,500 KRW, down 20.98% (45,000 KRW) from the previous trading day. This price marks a new 52-week low.

Through a video posted on their official YouTube channel the previous night, BTS conveyed their intention to temporarily suspend full-group activities, stating, "We are pausing briefly, becoming relaxed, and resting to move forward for more time ahead."

The members cited "personal growth," which they had not been able to reflect on due to being immersed in team activities, as the reason for temporarily suspending group activities. They also revealed plans to pursue individual growth through solo activities.

On the 10th, BTS released the album "Proof," which wraps up "Chapter 1," achieving sales of over 2 million copies. The phrase "wrapping up Chapter 1" at the time of release is interpreted as meaning that the team activities would take a temporary pause.

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