ABD, short for A Bold Dream, is dedicated to girl group production, with the first project launching in the second half of 2026. ABD logo Courtesy HYBE Trending on Billboard South Korea’s HYBE launches ABD, a new label dedicated to girl group production. Leading ABD, short for A Bold Dream, is its inaugural president Jiwon No , who previously served as head of artist planning at PLEDIS and MORE VISION. At ABD, she will oversee the label’s overall management and strategic direction. The first ABD project will debut in the second half of 2026. Sung Soo Han, widely recognized as the creative mastermind behind such artists as SEVENTEEN, After School, IZ*ONE, and TWS, will lead the girl group’s overall production, from music to concept and performance. Related “The creation of ABD aligns with HYBE’s multi-label strategy, which champions creative independence and autonomy within HYBE’s broader support framework,” reads a statement, issued Friday, May 8.…