On March 19, the кσяєα CXO Institute released a report titled “Status of Personal Shareholder Valuations in the Culture and Content Sector,” revealing that a total of 27 individuals each hold stock αѕѕets exceeding 10 billion won. The combined stock value of these 27 individuals rose from 5.9994 trillion won (as of January 2 this year) to 6.127 trillion won (as of March 17), marking an increase of approximately 127.6 billion won (2.1%). Among them, Bang Si-hyuk ranked an undisputed No.1, with stock αѕѕets worth around 4.8 trillion won.

Looking at individuals, Bang Si-hyuk maintained the top position with approximately 4.8 trillion won in stock αѕѕets, accounting for 78.3% of the group’s total value. He currently holds 13,151,394 shares of HYBE. Thanks to the recent rise in stock prices, his wealth increased by about 249.8 billion won (5.5%) compared to the beginning of the year.

The second position belongs to Park Jin-young, the largest shareholder of JYP Entertainment, with 362.7 billion won (down 60.6 billion won, or 14.3% since the start of the year). Third place goes to Yang Hyun-suk, the largest shareholder of YG Entertainment, with 225 billion won (down 29.2 billion won, or 11.5% over the same period).

Other notable names in the top ranks include Chairman Park Seong-chan of Danal (89.6 billion won), CEO Kang Seung-gon of Cube Entertainment (62.8 billion won), Chairman Shin Hyun-ho of D&C Media (44.2 billion won), Executive Yang Min-seok of YG Entertainment (40.3 billion won), and Chairman Lee Jae-hyun of CJ ENM (25.2 billion won).

Notably, members of BTS also appear high on the list—they are the only K-pop superstars included alongside CEOs and veteran figures in the кσяєαn entertainment industry. Each member is estimated to hold stock αѕѕets worth around 20 billion won. Specifically, Kim Taehyung, Min Yoongi, Park Jimin, and Jeon Jungkook each hold approximately 24.9 billion won. Meanwhile, Jung Hoseok holds 22.9 billion won, Kim Namjoon 21.1 billion won, and Kim Seokjin 19.1 billion won.

This stems from Bang Si-hyuk’s decision to distribute 478,695 shares equally among the seven BTS members prior to HYBE’s IPO in 2020—making them the only artists at HYBE to receive such a benefit. At the time, each member received 68,385 shares (worth 9.23 billion won). While half of the members have maintained their holdings to this day, the other half have made notable changes. Some members, such as Jin, RM, and j-hope, sold portions of their shares in 2021, leading to their current αѕѕet values.

At the same time, this data indirectly dispels false rumors claiming that BTS’s ownership of HYBE shares was fabricated or mocking the idea that BTS are the company’s “fifth-largest shareholders.”

Additionally, the кσяєα CXO Institute noted that HYBE’s stock value has surged despite relatively weak market evaluations of other companies, largely due to BTS’s comeback with ARIRANG and their upcoming world tour. The market is now closely watching whether HYBE’s stock price will continue to rise following BTS’s Gwanghwamun concert scheduled for the 21st. Some observers even suggest that, at this growth rate, Bang Si-hyuk could surpαѕѕ his previous record of 5.4446 trillion won in stock αѕѕets, set in November 2021.

In response to this news, fans have been amazed by the scale of stock αѕѕets held by BTS, which now rival those of major figures in the culture and content industry:

- And people claim their stocks are insignificant or fake...Sorry, my husbands are so so rich

- BTS owns the building, the stocks, and the industry. Stay mad about it

- The truth is, only HYBE’s stock, Bang PD, and BTS saw gains, while others and other entertainment companies suffered losses. BTS’s comeback is truly the return of kings

- Not them being the only artists on a list full of executives—power move honestly

- The numbers don’t lie! Despite fake share rumors, data confirms BTS is still at the top, earning every won of their billions

- . While BTS is still getting paid and ARMYs are staying happy, haters are busy clinging to the illusion that the group owns zero shares or has ℓσѕт their power at HYBE

- BTS standing alongside all these CEOs… that’s insane. They really built their own empire

- Seeing BTS listed with top CEOs just proves they’re not just artists, they’re industry leaders

- A comeback boosting an entire company’s stock? Only BTS could do soмєтнing like that