BTS
Tracked across 2 articles in the Nexus archive. Showing the most recent 5.
- Why police are seeking to arrest billionaire K-pop mogul behind BTS
Police are seeking to arrest Bang Si-hyuk, the billionaire founder of BTS, over alleged fraud in investor dealings prior to his company's $7.3 billion IPO. He denies the accusations.
- Music executive behind K-pop group BTS faces arrest in South Korea
South Korean police are seeking an arrest warrant for Bang Si-Hyuk, founder and chair of HYBE (the agency behind BTS), over allegations of orchestrating a $100m investor fraud scheme. The Seoul metropolitan police confirmed the request as part of an ongoing investigation into illegal financial gains.
- South Korean police seek to arrest K-pop mogul behind BTS
South Korean police are seeking to arrest Bang Si-Hyuk, chairman of HYBE (BTS's management agency), over allegations of orchestrating an investor fraud scheme that allegedly netted him over $100 million by misleading shareholders about HYBE's 2019 public offering plans. His legal team has stated cooperation with the investigation while expressing regret over the arrest request.
- Betting on the news raises ethical questions for journalists
Prediction market platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi allow users to bet on a wide range of events, including cultural, political, and even violent outcomes, raising ethical concerns for journalists. These markets challenge traditional media by positioning their odds as more accurate than polls, creating tension in newsrooms.
- Weverse app, made famous by BTS, helps turn superfandom into economic force
The Weverse app, popularized by the K-pop group BTS, is transforming superfandom into a significant economic force by enabling monetized fan interactions and content sharing.