Bang Si-Hyuk

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Bang Si-Hyuk, a successful songwriter and music producer who established his own studio, Big Hit Entertainment, in 2005. In 2010 he began to assemble talent for a group he was calling the Bangtan Sonyeondan (“Bulletproof Boy Scouts”), which would later become better known as BTS. Bang Si-hyuk is the founder and chairman of Hybe (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), one of Korea's largest music labels and entertainment agencies. He took the company public in October 2020 in what was South Korea's largest IPO in three years, which made him a billionaire. In his 50s. Bang is known for his humble and down-to-earth personality, despite his immense success in the entertainment industry. He is also known for his philanthropy and has made significant donations to various charitable organizations. He is a chilled and laid-back guy who adores the BTS members.