Weverse User Base Surges 19% as Ariana Grande, Megan Thee Stallion, and Dua Lipa Join Platform

Weverse User Base Surges 19% as Ariana Grande, Megan Thee Stallion, and Dua Lipa Join Platform

By Marcus Bennett

January 23, 2025 at 09:45 PM

Weverse user growth chart shows increase

Weverse user growth chart shows increase

Weverse, Hybe's social platform for superfans, experienced significant growth in 2024, with a 19% increase in users following the addition of major artists like Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa, and Megan Thee Stallion.

The platform saw substantial regional growth across multiple markets:

  • US and Canada: 16% increase
  • Brazil: 21% increase
  • Mexico: 14% increase
  • Japan: 22% increase
  • Taiwan: 54% increase

E-commerce performance highlights include:

  • 20.6 million items sold (13% increase from 2023)
  • 10% growth in physical merchandise sales
  • 24% increase in digital merchandise sales
  • 3.4 million digital items sold

The platform introduced a premium subscription tier offering:

  • Ad-free viewing
  • Video downloads for offline access
  • High-quality streaming
  • Language translation features

Top-performing markets for merchandise sales were South Korea, the United States, and Japan, with BTS ARMY and SEVENTEEN's CARAT memberships leading digital sales.

President Joon Choi called 2024 a "transformative year" for Weverse, emphasizing the platform's commitment to innovation in artist communities and fan engagement. The platform continues to expand beyond its K-pop origins, establishing itself as a central hub for global fandom culture.

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