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South Korean Police Seek Arrest Warrant for HYBE Founder Bang Si-hyuk

South Korean police are seeking an arrest warrant for Bang Si-hyuk, the founder of HYBE and K-pop mogul behind BTS, following a travel request. This development comes amid an ongoing investigation.

19 Apr, 15:59 — 21 Apr, 11:09
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ReutersVery High6h ago

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Youngwire To Divest Real Estate Worth 23 Billion Won  TradingView

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APVery High8h ago

South Korean police seek to arrest K-pop mogul behind BTS - AP News

South Korean police seek to arrest K-pop mogul behind BTS  AP News

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bloombergHigh8h ago

Police Seek Arrest of BTS Agency Hybe’s Billionaire Founder Bang - Bloomberg

Police Seek Arrest of BTS Agency Hybe’s Billionaire Founder Bang  Bloomberg

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The GuardianMostly Factual5h ago

Music executive behind K-pop group BTS faces arrest in South Korea

Police seek warrant for Bang Si-Hyuk over allegations he illegally gained millions in investor fraud scheme South Korean police said on Tuesday they were seeking to arrest Bang Si-Hyuk, the chair of the agency behind the K-pop band BTS, as they expand an investigation into allegations that he illegally gained more than $100m (£74m) in an investor fraud scheme. The Seoul metropolitan police agency confirmed it had asked prosecutors to request a court warrant for arresting Bang, founder and cha...

By Associated Press in Seoul

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SCMPMostly Factual1h ago

South Korean police seek arrest warrant for Hybe founder Bang after travel request

South Korean police have moved to detain Bang Si-hyuk, the founder of K-pop giant Hybe – the entertainment company behind groups including BTS – in a case that has spilled beyond finance and into the politics of Seoul’s uneasy alliance with Washington. The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency said it had requested an arrest warrant for Bang through the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors’ Office, citing alleged fraudulent stock trading in violation of the Capital Markets Act. The case took on a...

By Park Chan-kyong

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DWHigh6h ago

South Korea: Police seek to arrest BTS agency chief over fraud allegations

Police say HYBE chief Bang Si-hyuk secretly made millions from post-IPO share sales. The case comes as K-pop supergroup BTS embarks on a global tour.

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Business InsiderMostly Factual8h ago

A K-pop star turned his years-long work break into a productivity flex

Seventeen's Hoshi is rolling out a whole slate of work that he prepared way before going to serve in the Korean military. Han Myung-Gu/WireImage Male K-pop stars with Korean citizenship must fulfill mandatory military service. For most idols, that translates to around two years of hiatus-style career obsolescence. Not so for Seventeen's Hoshi. Welcome to the Hoshiverse, where one 29-year-old man can't stop, won't stop working. Hoshi is one of the 13 members of the K-pop supergroup Seventeen...

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual5h ago

US limits intelligence sharing with Korea after remarks on North Korea nuclear site: Report

US has partially restricted satellite intelligence sharing with South Korea after Seoul's unification minister revealed details about a suspected North Korean uranium enrichment site. While the minister claims the information was public, Washington views it as an unauthorized disclosure. Despite this, officials state military preparedness and broader intelligence cooperation remain unaffected.

By TOI WORLD DESK

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varietyMostly Factual5h ago

BTS Agency Hybe Founder Bang Si-hyuk Faces Detention as Seoul Police Seek Arrest Warrant

Seoul police have applied for a warrant to detain Bang Si-hyuk, chair and founder of Hybe, over alleged securities fraud tied to the K-pop conglomerate’s public listing, Reuters reported. Bang established Hybe – then known as Big Hit Entertainment – in 2005, building it into the most powerful company in the K-pop industry. The Seoul-based […]

By Naman Ramachandran

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual3h ago

South Korea seek to arrest Bang Si-Hyuk, the K-pop mogul behind BTS

Bang, a music executive and producer who founded HYBE as Big Hit Entertainment in 2005, is widely seen as one of the most powerful figures in K-pop

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual8h ago

South Korean Police Seek Arrest of BTS Agency Founder Bang Si-hyuk

The founder of K-pop powerhouse Hybe is accused of securing $129 million in illicit gains through a scheme tied to the company's blockbuster IPO in 2020.

By Patrick Brzeski

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straits-timesMostly Factual9h ago

South Korea's Lee says claim that minister leaked classified intel is 'absurd' - The Straits Times

South Korea's Lee says claim that minister leaked classified intel is 'absurd'  The Straits Times

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Korea HeraldMostly Factual2h ago

SK On to open Japan office to target ESS opportunities

SK On Co., the battery manufacturing arm of South Korea's SK Group, said Tuesday it will open an office in Japan later this month to explore opportunities in the energy storage system sector. The move comes as the company seeks new growth drivers amid a prolonged slowdown in electric vehicle demand. "The company is in the process of establishing an office in Tokyo and is in talks with multiple Japanese companies for potential cooperation in EV batteries and ESS," a company spokesperson said by p

By The Korea Herald

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deadlineMostly Factual3h ago

Bang Si-hyuk, Chair Of BTS Agency HYBE, Faces Arrest In South Korea

South Korean police are seeking an arrest warrant for Bang Si-hyuk, the chair of BTS agency HYBE, over an alleged investor fraud scheme. The music mogul is facing arrest after the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency expanded an investigation alleging Bang illegally gained more than $100M, requesting a court warrant from Bang’s arrest, the Associated Press […]

By Jesse Whittock

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual8h ago

South Korean police seek to arrest K-pop mogul behind BTS

Bang Si-hyuk faces allegations of misleading investors in 2019. Police say he induced share sales before Hybe proceeded with its IPO.

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korea-joongangMostly Factual1d ago

Lee says Korea and India will become ‘most important strategic partners’ amid global supply chain instability - Korea JoongAng Daily

Lee says Korea and India will become ‘most important strategic partners’ amid global supply chain instability  Korea JoongAng Daily

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billboardMostly Factual18h ago

BTS’ ‘Swim’ Coasts to Fourth Week at No. 1 on Billboard Global Charts

Plus, Justin Bieber’s “Beauty and a Beat” soars to the top five of both tallies and Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” goes top five on the Global 200.

By Gary Trust

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china-dailyLow1d ago

San Francisco delegation visits Shanghai, strengthens cultural and tourism ties - China Daily

San Francisco delegation visits Shanghai, strengthens cultural and tourism ties  China Daily

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express-tribuneMostly Factual10h ago

Korea's 'Big 4' labels join forces for K-pop festival to rival Coachella

'Fanomenon' by HYBE, SM, JYP, YG Entertainment may launch in 2027 with aim to celebrate Korean artists

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The Guardian21 Apr, 07:04

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SCMP21 Apr, 11:09Latest update

South Korean police seek arrest warrant for Hybe founder Bang after travel request