HYBE Artists Variety Young Hollywood Report: Huh Yunjin, KATSEYE, and CORTIS Named Leading Global Stars
Artists under HYBE Labels have solidified their status as influential youth leaders in the global entertainment landscape, earning major recognition in Variety’s prestigious annual report.
On August 4 (local time), American entertainment outlet Variety released its official 2026 Young Hollywood Impact Report, highlighting standout creators, actors, and musicians aged 18 to 28. Among the prominent honorees were LE SSERAFIM’s Huh Yunjin, global girl group KATSEYE, and rising boy group CORTIS.
Recognized HYBE Artists in Variety’s 2026 Report
The feature showcased the unique creative achievements and commercial success of each multi-label act:
| Artist / Group | Agency / Label | Key Achievements Highlighted by Variety |
| Huh Yunjin | Source Music | Core creative force & songwriter; co-produced 8 of 11 tracks on PUREFLOW pt. 1 |
| KATSEYE | HYBE x Geffen | 68th Grammy Award nominee for Best New Artist; Coachella live stage; WILD EP rollout |
| CORTIS | BIGHIT MUSIC | Reached No. 3 on Billboard 200 with GREENGREEN; sold out 9-city global tour |
Creative Powerhouse: LE SSERAFIM’s Huh Yunjin
Variety lauded LE SSERAFIM’s Huh Yunjin as more than just an idol, describing her as a core creative pillar shaping the group’s artistic vision.
Having contributed to 8 tracks on LE SSERAFIM’s 2nd studio album PUREFLOW pt. 1, Huh Yunjin reaffirmed her artistic philosophy during an interview with the publication:
“We will continue to uphold the core essence that is most authentically LE SSERAFIM.”
Global Breakout: KATSEYE and CORTIS
The report also emphasized the rapid international growth of HYBE’s international and rookie lineups:
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KATSEYE: Defined by Variety as one of contemporary pop’s most outstanding girl groups, following high-profile appearances at the Grammy Awards and Coachella ahead of their third EP WILD.
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CORTIS: BIGHIT MUSIC’s newest group earned praise for their impressive chart performance on the Billboard 200 and instant tour sell-outs, expressing their goal to maintain a distinct identity as their music evolves.
Through its independent multi-label ecosystem, HYBE continues to demonstrate strong international momentum, placing its young roster at the forefront of global pop culture.
