South Korean Police Move to Arrest BTS K-pop Mogul
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On 2026-04-22, reports said South Korean police are seeking an arrest warrant for Bang Si-hyuk, founder of Hybe and the music executive behind BTS, over alleged stock fraud. The case could disrupt leadership at Hybe, which manages BTS and other K-pop acts with large global fan bases and business ties. A South Korean court will decide whether to approve the warrant and detain Bang during the investigation.
Reported Facts
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- •Bang Si-hyuk is the founder of Hybe, the South Korean entertainment company behind BTS.
- •Seoul police have formally asked prosecutors to seek an arrest warrant for Bang Si-hyuk.
- •The allegations against Bang Si-hyuk relate to suspected stock fraud involving Hybe shares.
- •Bang Si-hyuk reportedly requested permission to travel overseas before the arrest request became public.
- •Hybe manages BTS as well as several other K-pop groups with international tours and endorsements.
- •If granted, the arrest warrant would allow authorities to detain Bang Si-hyuk while they question him.
- •South Korean prosecutors must present the warrant request to a court, which will hold a hearing before ruling.
- •The investigation into Bang Si-hyuk comes as Hybe continues to expand its entertainment and technology businesses abroad.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If a South Korean court approves the arrest warrant for Bang Si-hyuk Hybe may face a leadership vacuum, forcing board members to reshuffle management and delay some BTS-related projects.
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Primary Sources (8)
WESTLe Monde - InternationalLe magnat de la K-pop derrière le groupe BTS menacé d’arrestation en Corée du SudWESTThe Guardian - WorldMusic executive behind K-pop group BTS faces arrest in South KoreaRUKommersant (RU)Полиция Сеула запросила ордер на арест основателя лейбла группы BTSCNChannel News AsiaSouth Korean police seek to arrest K-pop mogul behind BTS