HYBE to Form Boy Group in the US... Ryan Tedder to Participate

Building a Partnership and Launching a Production Project
Bang Si-hyuk: "A Significant Step Forward in Continuing Our Legacy"

HYBE, the agency home to groups like BTS and Seventeen, is creating a boy group that will be active in the United States. According to HYBE on the 21st, Chairman Bang Si-hyuk, HYBE America CEO Scooter Braun, and renowned producer Ryan Tedder recently formed a partnership and launched a rookie boy group production project. They have opened an official audition website and started recruiting applicants. The eligible age range for applicants is 13 to 23 years old.

From the left, Bang Si-hyuk, Chairman of HYBE; Scooter Braun, CEO of HYBE America; Ryan Tedder, Producer

Tedder is a producer who has collaborated with global musicians such as Beyonc?, Adele, and Ed Sheeran, winning the Grammy Awards four times. He also participated in the production of songs like Tomorrow X Together (TXT)'s "Back for More," ANTHEM's "Dropkick," and CATS' "Debut." CEO Braun is well known as a manager who has guided pop stars like Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande to the top.

Chairman Bang Si-hyuk stated, "HYBE Music Group artists consistently achieve global success every year by dominating major charts. In particular, through CATS, it has been proven that the K-pop methodology can succeed in the mainstream U.S. market. Collaborating with Tedder to introduce a new boy group is a significant step forward in continuing our legacy in the music industry." Tedder said, "I am excited to participate in this new and interesting project. We will create the most 'fan-centered group' in existence with the best music."