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Korean entertainment stocks exhibit a reliable seasonal pattern: they decline sharply in even-numbered years due to US elections and global sports events, then rally from Q4 of even years through the summer of the following odd year. The sector has global leadership (BTS, Stray Kids) with no competition from China, making it structurally attractive. Currently depressed in 2026, this presents a buying opportunity to hold into the summer of 2027 for strong gains. Hybe is specifically highlighted as an example of this cyclical trade.

HYBE is a candidate for bottom-fishing: earnings are surging from 50 billion to 640 billion won operating profit, the stock has fallen 30-50% from its peak, and the National Pension Service is reportedly accumulating beaten-down KOSPI mid/large-caps with improving earnings. HYBE could be on that list, so buying a small position makes sense.

Stocks in the inbound tourism and entertainment sectors, like Paradise, Lotte Tour Development, Hotel Shilla, and HYBE, are showing similar bottoming patterns and relative strength. Even after today's adjustment, they held up well. If they start rising with volume, it could signal that rotation is alive and these stocks may lead the next leg up. Worth monitoring closely.

HYBE is attractively valued given earnings recovery from BTS comeback, new groups (Illit, Katseye), and global IP. Earnings per share are at record levels, but the stock is severely lagging the market.

HYBE is the best stock to hold for 3 years due to its strong K-pop IP including BTS, Le Sserafim, Seventeen, and TXT. The NewJeans situation is a variable but overall the company has resilient stable content.