HYBE's founder Bang Si Hyuk is currently facing allegations of malpractices in trading in South Korea. Now, the South Korean authorities have started deepening their investigation to bring out the truth in the ongoing case. The case has also received attention from BTS, SEVENTEEN and KATSEYE's fans globally due to HYBE's involvement with these groups. As per recent updates, the police have also requested an arrest warrant for the chairman for fraudulent trading activities. Moreover, his home was also raided for two days in December 2025.