HYBE Chairman Bang Si Hyuk recently made a public appearance, and fans couldn’t help but notice his drastic weight loss!
On February 20, Bang Si Hyuk attended the 64th annual Korea Economic Association (KEF) meeting at the FKI Conference Center in Yeouido, Seoul.
This marked his first time participating in the event, where he was joined by other major business figures, including Dunamu CEO Lee Seok Woo.
What grabbed everyone's attention was Bang Si Hyuk’s visibly slimmer figure. Dressed in a sharp black suit, he stepped on stage for a commemorative photo.
And netizens quickly noticed his more defined jawline and smaller frame compared to past appearances. His transformed look has since become a hot topic among K-pop fans.
Meanwhile, Bang Si Hyuk remains in the spotlight due to the ongoing contract dispute between HYBE and NewJeans.
On February 7, all five NewJeans members—Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein—announced their new group name, "NJZ", in the midst of a legal battle over their exclusive contracts.
ADOR responded by expressing disappointment, stating, "It is very unfortunate that the members made this decision unilaterally before a legal ruling."
Adding to the drama, the parents of NewJeans members claimed on February 19 that Bang Si Hyuk personally contacted U.S. industry officials to pressure the cancellation of the group’s scheduled Hong Kong concert.
This sparked heated discussions, but ADOR quickly denied the accusation, saying, "ADOR never pressured the cancellation of NewJeans' Hong Kong concert. We have also confirmed that Bang Si Hyuk had no involvement."
As the legal battle continues, Bang Si Hyuk’s appearance and the NJZ controversy remain major topics among fans!
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