HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk on Billboard List Amid Fraud Probe

• Bang Si-hyuk, HYBE Chairman, named to Billboard’s 2026 Global Power Players list, alongside six other HYBE executives.
• His inclusion comes amidst an alleged unfair share trading case under the Capital Markets Act.
• Accused of misleading investors about HYBE's IPO plans to acquire shares cheaply via a PEF, then profiting from the IPO.
• Financial watchdog is investigating; potential penalties include life imprisonment if gains exceed 5 billion KRW ($3.64 million).
• Recently announced donation of 711,534 HYBE shares (1.65% of total) for executive and employee compensation.