HYBE's global expansion has extended beyond exporting Korean artists to overseas markets. The company has also developed groups specifically for audiences outside South Korea.
Three examples are &TEAM, aoen and KATSEYE. &TEAM debuted in Japan in December 2022, followed by aoen in June 2025. KATSEYE, developed through a partnership between HYBE and Geffen Records, debuted in June 2024 and is based in Los Angeles.
These projects reflect HYBE's strategy of applying K-pop-style artist development and production methods in different markets while creating groups with distinct cultural and musical identities.
The three groups are selected examples rather than a complete list of HYBE's international projects. Their debut locations also should not be confused with the individual nationalities of their members.
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