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South Korean police are pursuing the arrest of Bang Si-Hyuk, the chairman of HYBE and the driving force behind BTS, as part of an ongoing case; he appeared at Seoul’s police agency for questioning amid a probe that could lead to arrest.
South Korean police moved to detain Bang Si-hyuk, founder and chairman of Hybe (the BTS agency), in a probe into Hybe’s 2020 IPO, charging him with fraudulent/unfair trading and illicit gains of about 190 billion won (roughly $129 million) via a private-equity arrangement that allegedly misled early investors; Bang denies wrongdoing, authorities have raided Hybe’s Seoul HQ, seized shares, and he’s been barred from leaving the country as the investigation progresses, with Hybe’s stock dipping on the news.
HYBE Chairman Bang Si Hyuk and HYBE America CEO Scooter Braun have been named on Billboard's 2024 Power 100 List, recognizing their significant impact on the music industry. This marks Bang Si Hyuk's fourth inclusion on the list, with previous recognitions in 2020, 2022, and 2023. The list also features other prominent figures in the music industry, and Billboard highlighted HYBE's exponential growth and the global influence of its artists, particularly in the success of K-pop on an international level.
BTS members RM, V, Jimin, and Jungkook have now enlisted for mandatory military service, and a video uploaded by the group shows HYBE chairman Bang Si Hyuk bidding them farewell at the training center. Bang Si Hyuk prepared essentials like face cream and hand warmers for the departing idols, touching the hearts of fans awaiting their return in 2025.
BTS' label has released an official video of RM, V, Jimin, and Jungkook's military enlistment day, featuring HYBE's Bang Si Hyuk, providing a treat for fans eagerly awaiting their mandatory service.
Bang Si Hyuk, chairman of HYBE Corporation, presented a business outline for the "Future of K-Pop" during a forum hosted by Kwanhun Club. He warned industry leaders to recognize the "dangers" lying ahead while preparing for the future. He also pointed out the recent lull in K-Pop's growth in regions across the globe, including the United States and Southeast Asia. According to Bang Si Hyuk, the absence of BTS's team promotions is a crucial factor contributing to what he believes is a "threatened" era of the K-Pop industry. He suggested utilizing fan platforms as the contact point through which more K-Pop artists can enter the global market and nurture the awakening of dormant fandoms worldwide.