The video “Highlight X BEAST” will be released.
Source: Around US
[The Fact | Reporter Choi Soobin] Highlight will be able to use the BEAST trademark rights.
On May 2, management company Around US ended the agreement between Cube Entertainment regarding the use of Beast's trademark rights. They shared, "We also express our gratitude to Cube Entertainment for making a deal on such a large scale.".
Next, the company added: "However, Highlight will continue to operate under the group name 'Highlight'. He added: "In addition to the activity name, I feel very new to be able to show fans the name of the group BEAST".
At the same time: "I sincerely thank the fans who have always given me endless love and support over the past 15 years. I hope this news will become a meaningful gift for Highlight." and all of Light (fandom name) on the occasion of the 15th anniversary. He shared: "Hope everyone will give a lot of attention and love to Highlight's promotional activities in the future."
Launched in October 2009, HIGHLIGHT initially operated under the name Beast. In February 2017, after the contract with Cube Entertainment ended, they established the independent management company Around US. Although BEAST's trademark rights still remain with Cube Entertainment, through this negotiation, the group regained their previous name.
Source: Around US
In addition, on the same day, on the official SNS and YouTube channel, Highlight suddenly announced a video with the appearance of two group names: Highlight X BEAST, BEAST's debut date is October 16, 2009 and Highlight's debut date is March 20, 2017.
On April 11, Highlight released the mini album vol.5 Switch On. The album's title song Body is receiving love from many fans when it won twice on music shows.