South Korean police seek to arrest K-pop mogul behind BTS
Bang Si-Hyuk, Chairman of HYBE. File picture
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South Korean police said Tuesday (April 21, 2026) they are seeking to arrest music mogul Bang Si-Hyuk, chairman of the agency behind K-pop supergroup BTS, as they expand an investigation into allegations that he illegally gained more than $100 million in an investor fraud scheme.
The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency confirmed that it has asked prosecutors to request a court warrant for Mr. Bang’s arrest. Representatives of Mr. Bang’s agency, HYBE, did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Published – April 21, 2026 11:26 am IST
