The latest episode of SNL Korea included a skit replicating HYBE chairman Bang Si Hyuk and influencer Juice Seyeon‘s stateside meet-up caught on YouTube! [Video could not be displayed] | @IamWalKing/YouTube Comedians Lee Su Ji and Kim Kyu Won were introduced as “Meaty Su Ji” and “a photographer oppa.” Throughout the skit, Kim was seen taking photos of […]
Bang Si Hyuk Says Talent Isn’t The “Most Important” Requirement For Idols
On August 21, Netflix’s Popstar Academy was added to the platform’s catalog. Popstar Academy is a docuseries that follows the formation of the K-Pop trained international girl group KATSEYE. | Netflix KATSEYE | Teen Vogue While not an entirely new concept, the show gives a background look at the group’s formation from the very beginning, including their casting. As a […]
Bang Si Hyuk Earns Over A Million Dollars Per Month During 2024 First Half
Bang Si Hyuk, HYBE‘s founder and chairman, reportedly earned nearly ₩10.0 billion KRW (about $ 7.41 million USD) in the first half of 2024! HYBE’s Bang Si Hyuk | @hitmanb72/Instagram Bang earned a total of ₩9.80 billion KRW (about $ 7.26 million USD) as his semi-annual compensation. On August 15, KST, HYBE published its financial report, in […]
Stray Kids Bang Chan’s Recent Fancall Sparks Heated Debate About Boundaries
A recent fancall with Stray Kids’ Bang Chan has sparked a huge debate online. Stray Kids’ Bang Chan | @gnabnahc/Instagram When it came to ticketing for the recent Stray Kids show in Korea, many fans tried to use YES24 as they could for international purchases. But when netizens attempted to make purchases, there were no […]
Streamer Juice Seyeon’s Story About Meeting HYBE’s Bang Si Hyuk Called Out For Being “Unbelievable”
HYBE founder Bang Si Hyuk was recently caught in controversy after he was photographed with racy streamers on the streets of Los Angeles. A street videographer had coincidentally caught them crossing the road in Beverly Hills. Their meeting became a hot topic as the girls identified are known to accept monetary support from viewers in […]
Streamer Juice Seyeon Gives Full Story Behind Her Meeting With HYBE’s Bang Si Hyuk
On August 11, 2024, racy streamer Juice Seyeon gave viewers the full story behind her meeting with HYBE‘s founder Bang Si Hyuk. Just a few days prior, she went viral after netizens spotted her in an online video. She was seen walking in Los Angeles with Bang Si Hyuk and a girl who netizens have […]
Netizens Disgusted By Problematic Videos Of Racy Influencer Spotted With Bang Si Hyuk
HYBE founder Bang Si Hyuk is currently at the center of a flaming controversy after he was spotted with two adult BJs (broadcasting jockeys) in Beverley Hills. Bang Si Hyuk with Juicy Seyeon (left) and another BJ (right) Though HYBE stated that he met the influencers by chance in Los Angeles, netizens are convinced otherwise. […]
HYBE’s Bang Si Hyuk Accused Of Sponsoring Scandalous Influencer
Bang Si Hyuk is facing allegations that he was Juicy Seyeon’s top sponsor. Bang Si Hyuk with Juicy Seyeon (left) and another BJ (right) On August 9, Juicy Seyeon’s biggest sponsor responded to the accusations claiming he was actually Bang Si Hyuk. Previously, scandal erupted when photos of Bang Si Hyuk and the livestreamer in Beverly […]
Min Hee Jin’s Claims About HYBE Executives Visting Brothels Resurface Following Bang Si Hyuk’s Meet-Up With Racy Influencer
On August 8, a photo of Bang Si Hyuk in America was shared on Korean forums. In the photo, he is seen with two women walking the streets of LA, later revealed to be BJs on AfreecaTV, a streaming platform. HYBE’s Bang Si Hyuk Spotted In Beverly Hills With Popular Racy Influencer One of the […]
BIGHIT MUSIC Responds To HYBE Bang Si Hyuk’s Photos With Racy Influencers
BIGHIT MUSIC has responded to photos shared of the HYBE‘s Bang Si Hyuk and two AfreecaTV BJs (broadcast jockeys). Bang Si Hyuk | @hitmanb72/Instagram On August 8, photos were shared of Bang Si Hyuk spotted in Beverly Hills with two influencers, including popular BJ Juice Seyeon. | theqoo | theqoo It received a lot of […]
HYBE’s Bang Si Hyuk Crucified Over Scandalous Rendezvous With Risqué Livestreamer
Netizens reacted to HYBE‘s Chairman Bang Si Hyuk being spotted with 2 livestream BJs. On August 8 it was reported that HYBE’s Bang Si Hyuk was caught in Beverly Hills with 2 AFREECA BJs. The CEO was filmed with the influencers by a YouTube channel that filmed people walking in Los Angeles. Bang Si Hyuk […]
Bang Si Hyuk’s Advice To Yunjin In LE SSERAFIM’s Documentary Receives Scathing Criticism
A scene from LE SSERAFIM’s new documentary featuring HYBE founder Bang Si Hyuk has received widespread criticism online. Yunjin | @jenaissante/Instagram On July 29, KST, HYBE released the five-part docu-series about LE SSERAFIM, following the members’ current struggles and growth. In one of the episodes, Yunjin was seen opening up to Bang Si Hyuk about facing a […]
Inside Bang Si Hyuk’s Luxury $26.4M Mansion In LA
HYBE Labels Chairman Bang Si Hyuk was revealed to have purchased a $ 26.4 million USD mansion in the Bel Air neighborhood of Los Angeles. | themls.com | themls.com The mansion is reportedly for producing music, thought it has endless lavish rooms for many more purposes. | themls.com | themls.com | themls.com The mansion includes a […]
Stray Kids’ Seungmin Curses At Bang Chan In Now-Deleted Clip
Recently, Stray Kids released Episode 65 of SKZ TALKER. Yet, a portion had to be edited after it premiered. In one moment, leader Bang Chan approached a napping Seungmin to tease him. The sleepy member was naturally frustrated that someone was messing with him while he was attempting to rest, but Bang Chan found it […]
Bang Si Hyuk Used Previously-Hidden Subsidiary To Purchase $26.4M Mansion In LA
Back in June, the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) launched an investigation into HYBE Labels under the claims that the company had purposefully omitted and/or fabricated their state of affairs report. Though it was unclear exactly what they were looking for in terms of what they believed had been omitted, there were suspicions that it had […]
5 Reasons Why Bang Si Hyuk Is Enemy #1 Right Now
Recently, HYBE founder and current chairman Bang Si Hyuk‘s public image has taken a nosedive. However, there are several reasons for this occurring, some going back further than any current issues. Bang Si Hyuk | HYBE 1. “Crush aespa” Comment While public opinion on the feud has continually shifted, many have been left with negative […]
HYBE Responds To Allegations Of Bang Si Hyuk Mistreating NewJeans, Gets Roasted By Netizens
This article is part of our coverage of HYBE vs. ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin. You can read more and view the entire timeline here. HYBE has addressed the accusations against its founder, Bang Si Hyuk, for mistreating the members of NewJeans. NewJeans | Forbes Bang Si Hyuk | Billboard The very public rift between […]
Bang Si Hyuk’s Cozy Interaction With LE SSERAFIM Fuels Controversy Amidst NewJeans’ Mistreatment Accusations
This article is part of our coverage of HYBE vs. ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin. You can read more and view the entire timeline here. In the ongoing rift between HYBE and ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin, the two most popular girl groups under the labels LE SSERAFIM and NewJeans have gotten pushed into a […]
International Fans Defend Bang Si Hyuk Amidst Claims He “Mistreated” NewJeans
This article is part of our coverage of HYBE vs. ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin. You can read more and view the entire timeline here. On May 13, Ilgan Sports published an email sent from HYBE subsidiary ADOR on behalf of the NewJeans members’ parents to HYBE. The email criticized the company for “exploiting” and […]
NewJeans’ Parents Claim Bang Si Hyuk Would Purposely Ignore The NewJeans Members
This article is part of our coverage of HYBE vs. ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin. You can read more and view the entire timeline here. NewJeans‘ parents have claimed through their legal counsel that Bang Si Hyuk would purposely ignore the members’ greetings. In an exclusive report from Ilgan Sports, they obtained the email sent […]
Aespa Winter’s Father Allegedly Hits Back At HYBE’s Bang Si Hyuk
Amid the publicly brewing tension between HYBE and ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin, aespa Winter‘s latest communication to fans on Bubble has become a hot topic in South Korea. While talking to MYs about how supportive her family is, Winter might’ve let slip a clap back her father aimed at HYBE’s Bang Si Hyuk and […]
Stray Kids’ Bang Chan Reacts To Drake Vs. Kendrick Lamar Rap Beef
Stray Kids‘ Bang Chan reacted to the ongoing rap beef between rappers Drake and Kendrick Lamar. Stray Kids’ Bang Chan In the fall of 2023, Canadian rapper Drake released “First Person Shooter” featuring American rapper J. Cole. Apparently, Kendrick Lamar was initially asked to feature, but he declined. With this release, J. Cole and Drake […]
Bang Yedam’s Now-Deleted Apology Raises More Questions About His Involvement In Controversial Video
Rookie actor Lee Seo Han‘s multiple apologies have been deemed as controversial as the now-deleted sexual video he “accidentally” posted… Actor Lee Seo Han | @eeseohan/Instagram “My explanation, which was short out of fear and feeling apologetic, seems to have become controversial, so I am gathering the courage to post again. My close friends and […]
HYBE Bang Si Hyuk’s Past Tweet Resurfaces As Netizens Catch Him In A Lie
One of the things that fans claim makes HYBE‘s founder, Bang Si Hyuk, so great is his “otaku” tastes. Since the past, netizens have bene revering him for his deep expertise in anime, manga, and gaming, which helped him cultivate his professional tastes and sensibilities to create many popular K-Pop groups. These tastes help him to […]
Bang Si Hyuk’s Instagram Sparks Controversy Regarding NewJeans
A recent discussion on the popular online community TheQoo has brought to light an intriguing observation about Bang Si Hyuk, the chairman of HYBE Corporation, and his interactions with the company’s music groups on Instagram. | ADOR Notably, NewJeans appears to be conspicuously absent from Bang’s social media despite other HYBE groups enjoying prominent features. […]