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. According to the latest reports by Korean media, former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin is expected to repay ₩3.94 billion KRW (about $ 2.81 million USD) that she personally borrowed […]
Actor Lee Soo Hyuk Will Host JTBC’s Latest Boy Group Survival Show “PROJECT 7”
Actor Lee Soo Hyuk has been confirmed as the host for JTBC’s upcoming idol survival program, PROJECT 7. According to YG Entertainment, the actor will take on the role of MC in the interactive audition show, set to air its first episode on October 18. | Elle Korea Unlike typical idol survival shows, PROJECT 7 […]
“SNL Korea” Replicates Bang Si Hyuk And Juice Seyeon’s Scandalous Beverly Hills Rendezvous
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 […]