New Developments in the Big Hit Entertainment and Pledis Entertainment Merger
Recently, there have been reports suggesting that Big Hit Entertainment could be on the verge of acquiring Pledis Entertainment. If this acquisition were to go through, it could have significant implications for the companies themselves, as well as the artists under their respective labels. Artists from Pledis, such as Seventeen, Nu’eST, G-Friend, and TXT, would now be under the same corporate umbrella as BTS and other Big Hit groups. A common concern among fans is whether this could lead to more family concerts similar to those seen with SM Town.
It's worth noting that SM Entertainment, the parent company of Big Hit (now known as HYBE), has now merged under the new entity HYBE Corporation, which includes both Big Hit and Pledis Entertainment. This merge suggests a more unified approach to artist promotion and management, rather than a direct control over music or style.
Implications for Artistic Collaboration
While Big Hit has stated that they will continue to focus on promoting their current groups like BTS and TXT, there's still a question of how this will affect interactions and potential collaborations with newly acquired artists. According to recent reports, Seventeen and Nu’eST, while friends with BTS and TXT, may not have frequent interactions as company labelmates like those seen with SM Town or JYP Entertainment.
Given this, it's uncertain whether we will see significant changes in the interactions or performances of the artists under the newly unified label. For example, G-Friend, who was part of Pledis Entertainment before joining Big Hit, didn’t have much interaction with the members of Seventeen or Nu’eST, even when they were just part of different labels. SinB, a member of G-Friend, even mentioned on 'Idol Room' that they had not met Seventeen and Nu’eST personally. This suggests that any interactions will likely be more casual and friend-like, rather than the more formal and intense interactions seen between fans of company labelmates.
Future Prospects and Support
The exact nature of this merger and the impact it will have are still unclear. Some sources suggest it is a rumor, while others point to concrete plans. Regardless of the current state, fans are encouraged to support their Big Hit family, subject to any future developments and changes.
With HYBE Corporation now overseeing both branches, it's important to follow official announcements and updates from the companies themselves for any concrete news regarding collaborations and future performances. Until then, fans can continue to enjoy the music and performances of their favorite artists as they are now under the same corporate umbrella.
Tags: Big Hit Entertainment, Pledis Entertainment, Artist Collaboration
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