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

The Guardian 1 min read 2 hours ago

<p>Police seek warrant for Bang Si-Hyuk over allegations he illegally gained millions in investor fraud scheme</p><p>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.</p><p>The Seoul metropolitan police agency confirmed it had asked prosecutors to request a court warrant for arresting Bang, founder and chair of HYBE.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/21/south-korea-music-executive-bang-si-hyuk-k-pop-bts-police">Continue reading...</a>
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