Industry Sep 5, 2026
HYBE Chairman to Be Referred to Prosecutors
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 announced that HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk will be referred to prosecutors this week, although without detention. This action follows two previous unsuccessful attempts to secure an arrest warrant.
The referral is expected to conclude the police investigation into HYBE's 2020 stock market listing, which has been ongoing since December 2024. Originally reported by Music Business Worldwide.