Published 2026.02.22
By Cely Editor
Multiple artists under HYBE's various subsidiary labels have achieved significant placements on the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI)'s '2025 Global Album Sales Chart,' demonstrating the power of the company's multi-label system. Artists from PLEDIS Entertainment, BELIFT LAB, BIGHIT MUSIC, YX Labels, and KOZ Entertainment under the HYBE Music Group secured multiple chart positions. SEVENTEEN, represented by PLEDIS Entertainment, achieved the highest ranking among HYBE artists at No. 3 with their fifth full-length album 'HAPPY BURSTDAY.' This achievement marks the second time in K-pop history, following BTS, that an artist has entered the Top 5 for five consecutive years, reinforcing SEVENTEEN's sustained global prominence and influence. ENHYPEN of BELIFT LAB and TOMORROW X TOGETHER of BIGHIT MUSIC ranked No. 4 and No. 6 respectively, both securing chart entries for four consecutive years. Their consistent performance demonstrates their central roles in K-pop's global expansion, supported by their powerful international fanbases. Next-generation artists also demonstrated noteworthy progress. &TEAM of YX Labels ranked No. 13, while BOYNEXTDOOR of KOZ Entertainment placed No. 18. Both groups entered the global chart for the first time following record-breaking sales achievements with their latest releases, marking significant career milestones. The simultaneous global achievements of five teams from independent HYBE labels effectively showcases how the combination of HYBE's multi-label expertise, each label's specialization, and strong international fandoms creates a winning formula for sustained success in the global music market.