S.Korean shares exposed to K-pop band BTS soar ahead of new album

Chorokbaem Media Co

17/02/2020 05:48

** Stocks of South Korean companies exposed to K-pop boyband
BTS surge as the group prepares to make a comeback 
    ** Big Hit Entertainment, the band's management company,
says the new album will be released on Friday 
    ** Shares of Chorokbaem Media  047820.KQ , which had decided
to produce a drama about BTS, surge 30% to hit their intraday
price limit
    ** Toy maker Sonokong  066910.KQ , which sells BTS-inspired
dolls and figures in South Korea, also soars 30%
    ** The junior KOSDAQ  .KQ11  market was up 0.3%, as of 0528
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