Hybe Cine Fest expands globally with BTS live screenings
Hybe is taking its annual film series worldwide for the first time this year, bringing concert films and live broadcasts of BTS' ongoing world tour to more than 1,100 theaters across 50 countries.
"Hybe Cine Fest 2026" will run from Oct. 24-31, the K-pop company said Wednesday. In Korea, the films and live broadcasts will be shown exclusively by Lotte Cinema.
The festival debuted in Latin America in 2024, drawing about 260,000 moviegoers, before expanding to Asia last year, where attendance reached about 320,000.
This year's program includes three concert films, two live broadcasts from BTS' "BTS World Tour 'Arirang'" and a sing-along screening featuring music videos and other performance footage from Hybe-affiliated artists.
BTS' concerts in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Oct. 24 and Sao Paulo on Oct. 30 will be shown live at participating theaters.
The three concert films, each making their respective theatrical debuts, include a Seventeen concert in Incheon, a Tomorrow X Together show in Seoul and an Enhypen performance in Seoul.
The festival will also feature "Hybe Cheering Party," a sing-along screening of music videos and performance footage from 13 acts under Hybe Music Group, including BTS, Seventeen, Tomorrow X Together, Enhypen, Le Sserafim, &Team, BoyNextDoor, TWS, Illit and Katseye.
Romanized Korean lyrics and fan chants will appear on the screen for the audience to sing along with.
More than 10 theaters worldwide will offer additional attractions, including designated photo areas, message walls and stations where fans can customize light sticks. Selected theaters will also sell related merchandise.
Tickets go on sale internationally on Sept. 30 and in Korea Oct. 15.
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