HYBE Media Corp Recognized as Key Studio to Watch in 2025
HYBE Media Corp (하이브미디어코프), led by CEO Kim Won-guk, has been highlighted as a studio to watch in 2025 by industry professionals and experts in the Korean video content sector. On February 8, Cine21 released a list of notable figures, keywords, and platforms for 2025, based on responses from 52 industry insiders. Among the actors to watch are Lee Byung-hun (이병헌) and Kim Go-eun (김고은), while rising stars include Choo Young-woo (추영우) and Chae Won-bin (채원빈). Renowned director Park Chan-wook (박찬욱) was also mentioned as a key figure. HYBE Media Corp stood out as the top production company to watch this year, known for its successful films such as 'The Insider' (내부자들), 'Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum' (곤지암), 'Drug King' (마약왕), 'The Man Standing Next' (남산의 부장들), 'Save Me from Evil' (다만 악에서 구하소서), 'Seoul's Spring' (서울의 봄), and 'Harbin' (하얼빈). The studio created a sensation in 2023 with 'Seoul's Spring', attracting 13 million viewers. In 2024, it continued to dominate the film industry with releases like 'Handsome Guys' (핸섬가이즈), 'Ordinary Family' (보통의 가족), and 'Harbin'. Looking ahead to 2025, the studio is set to unveil a variety of projects, starting with 'Secret That Cannot Be Told' (말할 수 없는 비밀), followed by 'Opposition' (야당), 'To the Land of Happiness' (행복의 나라로), 'Tropical Night' (열대야), and a project tentatively titled 'Boss' (보스).
