Korean Dictionary
How to say "HYBE" in Korean
“HYBE” in Korean is 하이브 (pronounced "haibu").
하이브
haibu
Usage & Context
HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment) is the agency behind BTS and became Korea's largest entertainment company. Its global impact through BTS changed the scale of K-pop worldwide.
Example Sentence
하이브는 BTS를 통해 전 세계적으로 가장 영향력 있는 엔터테인먼트 회사가 됐다.
HYBE became the most influential entertainment company worldwide through BTS.
How to use 하이브 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “HYBE” is 하이브, romanized as haibu.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
하이브 (haibu) is pronounced "hai-beu." "하" (ha) sounds like "ha" (as in 'hat'). "이" (i) is like "ee" (as in 'see'). "브" (beu) is like "boo" but with a very short 'u' sound and a soft 'b'. Put together, it's like "high-buh."
More Example Sentences
Explaining HYBE's rise to prominence.
하이브는 BTS 덕분에 세계적인 엔터테인먼트 기업으로 성장했어요.
HYBE grew into a global entertainment company thanks to BTS.
A fan anticipating a new K-pop group.
하이브에서 새로운 보이그룹이 데뷔한다고 해서 기대가 커요.
I'm really looking forward to the new boy group debuting from HYBE.
Discussing HYBE's corporate strategy.
하이브는 음악뿐만 아니라 다양한 사업 분야로 확장하고 있어요.
HYBE is expanding into various business areas, not just music.
Cultural Context
HYBE, formerly Big Hit Entertainment, is the powerhouse agency behind global sensation BTS. Its unprecedented success with BTS challenged the traditional 'Big 3' dominance in K-pop, proving that a smaller company could achieve massive global impact. HYBE is known for its innovative fan communication platform Weverse and its expansion into diverse business ventures beyond music, solidifying its position as a leading entertainment conglomerate.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
하이브 아티스트
HYBE artist
하이브 레이블
HYBE label
하이브 오디션
HYBE audition
Related Expressions
빅히트 뮤직
Bighiteu Myujik
Big Hit Music (HYBE's main music label)
방탄소년단
Bangtan Sonyeondan
BTS
위버스
Wibeoseu
Weverse (HYBE's fan platform)
엔터테인먼트 회사
enteuteinmeonteu hoesa
entertainment company
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