HYBE Is Turning 1,100 Theaters Into K-POP Concert Venues Across 50 Countries

HYBE CINE FEST will expand worldwide this year, bringing concert films, live viewings and interactive screenings to more than 1,100 theaters across roughly 50 countries.

Running from Oct. 24 to 31, HYBE CINE FEST 2026 will include theatrical premieres of concert films from SEVENTEEN, TOMORROW X TOGETHER and ENHYPEN. BTS' "ARIRANG" World Tour concerts in Buenos Aires on Oct. 24 and São Paulo on Oct. 30 will also be broadcast live to participating theaters.

A new "HYBE CHEERING PARTY" will turn music videos and performance clips from 13 HYBE acts into sing-along screenings. On-screen lyrics, fan chants and 3D elements will encourage audiences to participate rather than watch quietly.

Select theaters will also feature photo zones, message walls and light-stick decorating areas, with additional merchandise experiences available at several locations.

The festival was first held in Latin America in 2024 before expanding to Asia last year. This year's edition marks its first global rollout.

Worldwide ticket sales begin Sept. 30, while tickets in South Korea will go on sale Oct. 15.