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Facing the music? HYBE Chairman Bang referred to prosecutors over 263.1 billion won in gains.

Police referred Bang Si-hyuk and four others to prosecutors over allegations they misled investors ahead of HYBE's 2020 listing, allowing them to pocket $193.4 million in profits.

2026.9.3

HYBE chairman to be referred to prosecution for allegedly deceiving shareholders

Bang Si-hyuk is accused of deceiving investors into selling their stakes in HYBE just before the company went public, making nearly 200 billion won ($145.9 million) in additional and illegal profits.

2026.8.31

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Bang Si-hyuk, Chairman of HYBE, speaks during a debate hosted by the Kwanhun Club in Seoul on March 15, 2023. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Prosecutors deny renewed Bang Si-hyuk arrest warrant request

Prosecutors once again rejected a police request to issue an arrest warrant against HYBE chairman Bang Si-hyuk, who has been accused of defrauding investors into selling their shares ahead of the company’s initial public offering.

2026.5.7

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HYBE posts nearly 700 billion won in revenue for first quarter on BTS comeback

HYBE, the Korean entertainment conglomerate behind K-pop supergroup BTS, posted a sharp rise in first-quarter revenue from the band's comeback, but had an operating loss due to a one-off accounting cost tied to stock-based compensation for employees.

2026.4.29

HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk appears at the financial crimes investigation division of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency in western Seoul on Sept. 15, 2025. [NEWS1]

Prosecution turns down police request for arrest warrant for HYBE founder Bang

The prosecution turned down an arrest warrant request for Bang Si-hyuk, chairman of K-pop powerhouse HYBE, who is currently under investigation for fraudulent trading and other issues.

2026.4.24

Police seek arrest warrant for HYBE chairman Bang Si-hyuk

Police have applied for an arrest warrant for Bang Si-hyuk, the chairman of HYBE, on charges of unfair trading, according to the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency’s financial crimes investigation division on Tuesday.

2026.4.21

U.S. Embassy requests HYBE Chairman Bang's travel restriction be lifted amid ongoing investigation

The U.S. Embassy in Korea has requested that HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk be allowed to travel to the U.S. for events celebrating the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence and to coordinate BTS's concerts.

2026.4.20

HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk, left, and BTS member RM visit the HYBE promotional booth during the opening ceremony of the APEC CEO Summit at the Gyeongju Arts Center in North Gyeongsang on Oct. 29, 2025. [YONHAP]

HYBE chief Bang tops richest K-culture shareholder list by wide margin, JYP second

HYBE Chair Bang Si-hyuk has emerged as the richest individual shareholder in Korea’s culture and content sector, with stock holdings far exceeding those of his industry peers.

2026.3.19

HYBE's headquarters in Yongsan District, central Seoul, is seen on Nov. 5, 2024. [YONHAP]

HYBE deposits $20.5M with court to secure stay of enforcement after losing civil case to Min Hee-jin

HYBE deposited 29.25 billion won ($20.5 million) with a Seoul court to secure a stay of enforcement after losing a 25.5 billion won civil case to former ADOR CEO Min Hee-Jin, now the founder of ooak records.

2026.2.26

Min Hee-jin, former ADOR CEO and founder of ooak records, attends a press conference held in Jongno District, central Seoul, on Feb. 25. [NEWS1]

Min Hee-jin holds 6-minute press conference, offers to forgo $17.7M payment if HYBE drops lawsuits

Former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin proposed that HYBE drop all ongoing lawsuits involving her and its girl group NewJeans in exchange for her forgoing the 25.6 billion won ($17.7 million) payment from the company.

2026.2.25