Industry Sep 5, 2026
HYBE Chairman to Be Referred to Prosecutors Amid Investigation
In short
The move would close a police investigation into the K-pop company's 2020 stock market listing that has been running since December 2024.
Originally published by
Music Business Worldwide
Korean police have concluded their investigation into HYBE's 2020 stock market listing and will refer Chairman Bang Si-hyuk to prosecutors this week. Despite two prior attempts at arrest, the referral will be made without detention.
The investigation, which began in December 2024, is now set to close following this referral. Originally reported by Music Business Worldwide.