>Police seek arrest warrant for Hybe Chairman Bang Si-hyuk.
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>The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency on April 21 applied for an arrest warrant for Bang Si-hyuk, chairman of HYBE, over alleged violations of the Capital Markets Act.
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>Bang is accused of gaining around 190 billion won ($128.8M)in illicit profits during HYBE’s 2019 IPO process. He has been under investigation by Seoul police’s financial crimes unit and was banned from leaving the country in August last year.
gotfangirl6 on
This actually took forever. At least it’s moving so it can be done, regardless of what outcome.
Virtual-History-6099 on
If he turns out to be guilty then punish him to the full extent of the law. Our enjoyment of kpop groups and their music is not dependent on any single individual. Companies are full of shady practices and company stans who will die on a hill for them are foolish. This is unfortunate since Bang was involved with several groups I enjoy – and I know petty haters will use that against those groups – but they never depended upon Bang. They’re so much more than that. I hope this is resolved with careful scrutiny and as little fanfare as possible.
L-ghtn-ng on
5th time lucky?
DrunkenSnorlax on
It’s a little hilarious how hard certain bodies are trying to make him look awful, and yet nothing has turned up despite how long this investigation has gone on.
Kind of makes you wonder if something fishy is up from the accusatory side. Crazy. /s
whatsthisanotherdoor on
So if they actually have evidence, by all means. But I was under the impression that even if what he did was shady, it wasn’t illegal at the time? It’s not possible to retroactively apply a law, correct?
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sammisam96 on
It’s amazing that there are multiple people in this thread defending him. Like, he’s a billionaire CEO, he doesn’t need your help, lmaooo
codeverity on
I wonder if the embassy thing finally spurred them into action lol.
But time to finally see if they have anything, I guess! And also for fans of Hybe groups to brace themselves since now all the fans of other groups will attack them unrelentingly, but that’s just a day ending in y tbh.
kthnxybe on
Again?
StoneColdSteveAss316 on
OH HERE WE GO BABY
Difficult_Deer6902 on
I’m not that locked into this, but an interested side quest that happened a few days ago: the US embassy asked Seoul to lift Chairman Bang’s travel ban cause they wanted him in the US for something.
I guess that finally was the final straw and this thing moved forward. We’ll see if this even makes it that long. I would not be shocked if it goes nowhere cause even the financial sector seemed to disagree with the investigation, but let’s see what they got!
Stargirlx20 on
Omg it’s finally happening 😱 feels like this has been going on for forever
nagidrac on
Just yesterday there was a report that the US embassy requested that his travel ban be lifted so he could attend some events in the US. I guess the cops had to take action to prevent that from happening.
Kagemush0ck on
If ever the allegations are true, he needs to get the punishment he deserves.
FlimsyTie9109 on
Finally some updates. If he is really confirmed guilty, jail him. And it would be a first and maybe other big individuals of k-pop industry which do wrong things gets what they deserve too. Because we had some past cases with big names from big kpop companies (like ceos or chairmans) that ended escaping jail time in some “ways”.
And if he is really guilty and gets jailed, i hope this serves to some people out there to stop hating on some idols or groups from HYBE that are innocent and don’t have anything to do with BSH actions.
nedyako on
This makes JYP the only Big 4 founder to not be arrested!
Zoshi2200 on
Can someone briefly explain what he is being charged for?
workworkinprogress on
I want this over with! I’m tired of the uncertainty! Take him to trial and let the judge decide because I’m tired. The suspense of the years long investigation has really been annoying
Vivid-Constant-962 on
Everyone (me included) was questioning (for different reasons) the US embassy request from yesterday, but this was probably the intention behind it, forcing the police to stop stalling and do something, either finally apply for arrest or drop the charges entirely.
The article has barely any information but I assume now we’re in the phase where a prosecutor has to review the case and decide if they actually ask for an arrest warrant from a judge, and then said judge decides if they issue it. After that an even longer process until the trial happens.
No matter the result, it’s a good thing that this finally moves forward after almost a year of no specifics being thrown around article after article every few weeks and people using it for their agendas. Excited to continue reading about it as it develops.
JigumiWizone on
jisookenobi2416 on
primrosepins on
Not the usual suspects in here making up comments to be mad at 😂
If I never had to hear about this man or any other corrupt ceo/chairman again it would be too soon. BE GONE. Go to jail, pay your fines and disappear pls.
randomgirl852007 on
Even if he’s actually guilty, I don’t expect a sentence. White collar crimes are almost never punished.
Passmethechips on
How many times have they asked for an arrest warrant now?
ThrowsAway-99 on
Every time I think about these CEOs playing around with the money the *idols* work hard to make, I get so peeved. Is it that difficult to be satisfied by the millions and billions you already have? I hope he gets the correct punishment if found guilty though I’m never hopeful when it comes to rich people actually paying for their crimes.
I also hope all Hybe idols have peaceful releases this year; it genuinely sucks this numbskull’s issues are cropping up to this extent when so many groups are coming back. I know it’s a pipe dream to wish his problems weren’t used as a tool to hate on and suspect the idols considering the hate trains that have taken place against them, but here’s to wishing anyway.
AfraidInspection2894 on
Genuine question does anyone know what happens if the arrest warrant is denied? Like does the case go back to being an investigation or do they have to drop the investigation all together?
I hope they have evidence to arrest him and bring him to trial.
martapap on
Funny how the tides turn. Also interesting how no one gave a certain someone any grace but with BPD all of a sudden “we don’t know the truth, and I hope everything is resolved, don’t take it out on his groups”. None of the insane hateful comments for him. and nothing like that when it came to another situation that has a 25+ part ongoing hate thread. But anyway….
hopee727 on
Finally, like let’s get this show on the road! It’s been almost a year and I’m assuming they are only now making a move due to the US Embassy asking if he can travel.
epiktwice on
I love watching billionaires get what they deserve 🥳
Think-Bench-8702 on
do korean police have press conference to announce such things? bc today is the same day that the mino stuff came out too
REVERENDQUEEF on
this is like if simon cowell got arrested
whaIien52 on
Modinda on
LET’S GOOOOOO!!!!!
BlackRose9597 on
Alright Jin, you’re up! Your time to shine as CEO of Jinhit entertainment
fauxkaren on
ok so based on my viewing of K-dramas (…so you know, i’m obviously an expert, lol), this means it goes to the prosecution, right? The police asks the prosecution for an arrest warrant and then the prosecution has to actually issue it?
oh my goddddddddd this is going to drag on forever, isn’t it?
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**[Original Korean article cr. Star News Korea](https://www.starnewskorea.com/music/2026/04/21/2026042111035377521)**
**[English article via The Korea Herald: [Breaking] Police seek arrest warrant for Hybe chairman Bang Si-hyuk](https://m.koreaherald.com/article/10721941)**
**[English translation cr. Kpop Herald:](https://xcancel.com/kpop_herald/status/2046412090332872705?s=46)**
>Police seek arrest warrant for Hybe Chairman Bang Si-hyuk.
>
>The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency on April 21 applied for an arrest warrant for Bang Si-hyuk, chairman of HYBE, over alleged violations of the Capital Markets Act.
>
>Bang is accused of gaining around 190 billion won ($128.8M)in illicit profits during HYBE’s 2019 IPO process. He has been under investigation by Seoul police’s financial crimes unit and was banned from leaving the country in August last year.
This actually took forever. At least it’s moving so it can be done, regardless of what outcome.
If he turns out to be guilty then punish him to the full extent of the law. Our enjoyment of kpop groups and their music is not dependent on any single individual. Companies are full of shady practices and company stans who will die on a hill for them are foolish. This is unfortunate since Bang was involved with several groups I enjoy – and I know petty haters will use that against those groups – but they never depended upon Bang. They’re so much more than that. I hope this is resolved with careful scrutiny and as little fanfare as possible.
5th time lucky?
It’s a little hilarious how hard certain bodies are trying to make him look awful, and yet nothing has turned up despite how long this investigation has gone on.
Kind of makes you wonder if something fishy is up from the accusatory side. Crazy. /s
So if they actually have evidence, by all means. But I was under the impression that even if what he did was shady, it wasn’t illegal at the time? It’s not possible to retroactively apply a law, correct?
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It’s amazing that there are multiple people in this thread defending him. Like, he’s a billionaire CEO, he doesn’t need your help, lmaooo
I wonder if the embassy thing finally spurred them into action lol.
But time to finally see if they have anything, I guess! And also for fans of Hybe groups to brace themselves since now all the fans of other groups will attack them unrelentingly, but that’s just a day ending in y tbh.
Again?
OH HERE WE GO BABY
I’m not that locked into this, but an interested side quest that happened a few days ago: the US embassy asked Seoul to lift Chairman Bang’s travel ban cause they wanted him in the US for something.
I guess that finally was the final straw and this thing moved forward. We’ll see if this even makes it that long. I would not be shocked if it goes nowhere cause even the financial sector seemed to disagree with the investigation, but let’s see what they got!
Omg it’s finally happening 😱 feels like this has been going on for forever
Just yesterday there was a report that the US embassy requested that his travel ban be lifted so he could attend some events in the US. I guess the cops had to take action to prevent that from happening.
If ever the allegations are true, he needs to get the punishment he deserves.
Finally some updates. If he is really confirmed guilty, jail him. And it would be a first and maybe other big individuals of k-pop industry which do wrong things gets what they deserve too. Because we had some past cases with big names from big kpop companies (like ceos or chairmans) that ended escaping jail time in some “ways”.
And if he is really guilty and gets jailed, i hope this serves to some people out there to stop hating on some idols or groups from HYBE that are innocent and don’t have anything to do with BSH actions.
This makes JYP the only Big 4 founder to not be arrested!
Can someone briefly explain what he is being charged for?
I want this over with! I’m tired of the uncertainty! Take him to trial and let the judge decide because I’m tired. The suspense of the years long investigation has really been annoying
Everyone (me included) was questioning (for different reasons) the US embassy request from yesterday, but this was probably the intention behind it, forcing the police to stop stalling and do something, either finally apply for arrest or drop the charges entirely.
The article has barely any information but I assume now we’re in the phase where a prosecutor has to review the case and decide if they actually ask for an arrest warrant from a judge, and then said judge decides if they issue it. After that an even longer process until the trial happens.
No matter the result, it’s a good thing that this finally moves forward after almost a year of no specifics being thrown around article after article every few weeks and people using it for their agendas. Excited to continue reading about it as it develops.
Not the usual suspects in here making up comments to be mad at 😂
If I never had to hear about this man or any other corrupt ceo/chairman again it would be too soon. BE GONE. Go to jail, pay your fines and disappear pls.
Even if he’s actually guilty, I don’t expect a sentence. White collar crimes are almost never punished.
How many times have they asked for an arrest warrant now?
Every time I think about these CEOs playing around with the money the *idols* work hard to make, I get so peeved. Is it that difficult to be satisfied by the millions and billions you already have? I hope he gets the correct punishment if found guilty though I’m never hopeful when it comes to rich people actually paying for their crimes.
I also hope all Hybe idols have peaceful releases this year; it genuinely sucks this numbskull’s issues are cropping up to this extent when so many groups are coming back. I know it’s a pipe dream to wish his problems weren’t used as a tool to hate on and suspect the idols considering the hate trains that have taken place against them, but here’s to wishing anyway.
Genuine question does anyone know what happens if the arrest warrant is denied? Like does the case go back to being an investigation or do they have to drop the investigation all together?
I hope they have evidence to arrest him and bring him to trial.
Funny how the tides turn. Also interesting how no one gave a certain someone any grace but with BPD all of a sudden “we don’t know the truth, and I hope everything is resolved, don’t take it out on his groups”. None of the insane hateful comments for him. and nothing like that when it came to another situation that has a 25+ part ongoing hate thread. But anyway….
Finally, like let’s get this show on the road! It’s been almost a year and I’m assuming they are only now making a move due to the US Embassy asking if he can travel.
I love watching billionaires get what they deserve 🥳
do korean police have press conference to announce such things? bc today is the same day that the mino stuff came out too
this is like if simon cowell got arrested
LET’S GOOOOOO!!!!!
Alright Jin, you’re up! Your time to shine as CEO of Jinhit entertainment
ok so based on my viewing of K-dramas (…so you know, i’m obviously an expert, lol), this means it goes to the prosecution, right? The police asks the prosecution for an arrest warrant and then the prosecution has to actually issue it?
oh my goddddddddd this is going to drag on forever, isn’t it?
Yet they have zero evidence