Entertainment-related stocks are rising in the morning of the 13th. This appears to be due to expectations of economic stimulus measures from the Chinese government.

Hive headquarters located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul./Courtesy of News1

According to the Korea Exchange, as of 9:59 a.m., HYBE is trading at 207,000 won, up 9,900 won (5.02%) from the previous day. At the same time, CJ ENM is up 3,100 won (5.29%) at 61,700 won, JYP Entertainment is up 2,300 won (3.18%) at 74,600 won, and YG PLUS is trading at 4,175 won, up 95 won (2.33%).

The leadership of the Communist Party of China hinted at taking economic stimulus measures during the Central Economic Work Conference held on December 11-12. The meeting prioritized consumer revitalization as the top economic task for next year. The Chinese government stated, “We will expand domestic demand comprehensively and take special measures to stimulate consumption.”