He lost more than 1.5 billion USD.
Koreaboo
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HYBE chairman Bang Si Hyuk has seen his net worth plunge dramatically in just a few months, sparking huge reactions from K-Pop fans.
| The Korea Herald
According to Forbes, his real-time net worth now sits at $1.1 billion, ranking him #3,218 in the world. Just five months ago, he was worth $2.6 billion and ranked #1,541. That’s a loss of more than $1.5 billion (around 57%) in months. This is allegedly the lowest his wealth has been ever since HYBE went public in 2020.
HYBE chairman Bang Si-Hyuk net worth has dropped $1.5 BILLION in just 5 months
His net worth is currently at its lowest level since HYBE went public. pic.twitter.com/hKBwwo8nlP
— YB🦋 (@NJZBAM2) April 5, 2026
The shocking decline comes amid several controversies.
| Yonhap
Bang Si Hyuk is under investigation for alleged unfair stock trading around HYBE’s IPO. He has previously faced scrutiny over internal HYBE reports with inappropriate comments about other idols, and political backlash over public associations with cultural institutions.
| NamuWiki
Fans have been quick to react online. Some accused him of spending recklessly on fraudulent practices.
📉💸 https://t.co/sb3X7WPOxO pic.twitter.com/DlKvq6nzVl
— MHDHHmoment (@newjeansmoment) April 5, 2026
He blew all his money on payola and fraud. Pretending your groups are successful has a price. You can’t fake it till you make it forever, if you never make it, that money is gone for good🤣 https://t.co/QqePN9ZIuE
— Goga (@Goga5864) April 5, 2026
Others warned that HYBE’s stock could continue to drop, noting that it was expected to climb with BTS’s comeback but instead fell.
He could have made a lot of money if he’d just leave Min Hee Jin and New Jeans alone world Tour
But noo
he’s a selfish and narcissistic person
gets hurt all body when he sees women better than him pic.twitter.com/EWWpnCvpIU
— max (@dyn570591526549) April 5, 2026
The stock will probably keep going down because it was expected to rise to 350–400k with BTS’s comeback, but instead it dropped pic.twitter.com/9clsjhPr7M
— gabii°• (@phamiiyy) April 5, 2026
congrats!!! hope your downfall comes sooner so all your artists can be freed from that hell!#BOYCOTT_HYBE
— ⭒ (@stareveva) April 5, 2026
While the full impact of ongoing investigations remains unclear, fans are closely watching every move. Most recently, police admitted they are reviewing the possibility of an arrest warrant as the investigation into the HYBE founder is expected to wrap up soon.
Police Reportedly Considering Arrest Warrant For HYBE’s Bang Si Hyuk