【DRIMAGE JAPAN Press Release】『Rhythm Hive』Opens April Fool's Day Limited "AFD Stage"! Experimental Note Patterns and Various SNS Events Held
DRIMAGE and DRIMAGE JAPAN are launching various in-game and official SNS events for their mobile rhythm game "Rhythm Hive" to celebrate April Fool's Day. A limited-time "AFD Stage Mode" will feature unique, experimental note patterns and comical album sketch images until April 7th. Players can also earn luxurious rewards through events like login screenshot submissions and AFD stage play video uploads on official social media channels.
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– To commemorate April Fool's Day, the "AFD Stage Mode" filled with unique features will be released for a limited time.
– Various events offering luxurious rewards, such as login bonuses and play video submissions, will be held.

DRIMAGE (Headquarters: Seoul, Korea; Representative Director: Jung Wooyong), which is responsible for the game business of HYBE, an entertainment lifestyle platform company that manages global artists such as BTS and SEVENTEEN, and DRIMAGE JAPAN (Headquarters: Tokyo; Representative Director: Keita Nakanishi) will launch various in-game and official SNS events for their self-developed and serviced mobile rhythm game "Rhythm Hive" to commemorate April Fool's Day on April 1st.
-Unpredictable Fun! Limited-Time "AFD Stage Mode" Appears
From today until April 7th, the "AFD (April Fool's Day)" Stage Mode will be open in the game. This mode adopts experimental and unique note patterns that are distinct from conventional gameplay, maximizing the exhilarating play experience unique to April Fool's Day. Additionally, during this period, players can enjoy comically arranged limited album sketch images.
-Get Luxurious Rewards with Official SNS Linked Events!
During the same period, various participatory events will also be held on Rhythm Hive's official SNS channels.
1. Login Screenshot Submission Event
After acquiring the reward for the 7th day of the login event, all participants who reply/comment with a screenshot of it in the comment section of the official X (formerly Twitter) account or on a designated Instagram post will receive "3 A-XR Grade Royal Music Card Packs." Furthermore, 3 lucky winners will additionally receive "1 XR Grade Royal Music Card Pack."
2. AFD Stage Play Video Submission Event
By April 4th, all participants who play the daily-set AFD version of the event target songs and upload their videos to the official X or Instagram accounts will receive "3 A-XR Grade Royal Music Card Packs." Additionally, 3 lucky winners will also receive "1 XR Grade Royal Music Card Pack."
In addition to these, various other events are planned, such as event stage step-ups and AFD event passes.
More detailed information about the rhythm game "Rhythm Hive" can be found on the official website and SNS channels.
"Rhythm Hive" Related URLs
Brand Site: https://rhythmhive.hybecorp.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF_NOcj82FoLuEBDjkavnrA
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/RhythmHive_twt
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RhythmHive.Official/
About "Rhythm Hive"

"Rhythm Hive" is a smartphone game app where you can enjoy songs by artists under the HYBE group in a rhythm game format.
It features various modes such as "Chapter Stage Mode" for completing missions as a full-fledged rhythm game, "Studio Mode" for freely playing various songs, and "Catch Live" where up to 8 players can perform in real-time.
In the game, you can obtain "Photo Cards." Some photos can only be seen in "Rhythm Hive," making it a collectible element that encourages continuous play.
Additionally, the "Diary" feature, which enhances fan activities, includes a social function where you can decorate with stickers of your favorite artists and show them off to others.