HYBE artists were widely named among the most influential young figures set to lead the global entertainment industry, once again proving their unparalleled global standing.
Variety, the U.S. popular culture outlet, on the 4th (local time) on its official website abruptly announced the "Young Hollywood Impact Report 2026".
The list is a report that selects the most talented musicians, actors and creators aged 18 to 28 who will lead the future global entertainment industry, and drew attention as LE SSERAFIM member Heo Yoonjin, global girl group KATSEYE and boy group CORTIS, all from HYBE Music Group labels, were listed together.
Variety first praised LE SSERAFIM member Heo Yoonjin as "more than just a group member, a core pillar of creativity who composes and shapes the team's direction." In fact, Heo Yoonjin directly participated in eight of the 11 tracks on the full-length second album ''PUREFLOW' pt. 1' released last May, demonstrating outstanding musical ability. In an interview, Heo Yoonjin said she "will preserve the essence that is most LE SSERAFIM."
High praise continued for KATSEYE, which has been rising rapidly on the world stage. The outlet called them "one of the most outstanding girl groups in contemporary popular music," highlighting their Grammy Awards performance as a best new artist nominee at the 68th Grammy Awards in February and their overwhelming live performance at Coachella in April. With a third EP, "WILD," set to come back on Aug. 14, KATSEYE members said they were overwhelmed, saying, "It feels like a dream to have stood on the stage we dreamed of."
The achievements of BigHit Music's rising act CORTIS were also warmly covered. Variety introduced them as "a talented K-pop star from BigHit Music, which houses BTS," noting the accomplishment of reaching No. 3 on the Billboard 200 main albums chart with the mini album ''GREENGREEN'' and selling out their first tour in nine cities worldwide. CORTIS expressed a distinctive ambition, saying they "want to grow while maintaining the innate identity that lets anyone recognize CORTIS immediately, even as music and sound evolve."
HYBE continues to produce distinctive artists through its independent multi-label system. As young musicians representing each label prove their global influence, expectations are growing for HYBE's relentless voyage toward the global music market.<
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