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Comprehensive chronicle of Bang Si-hyuk's journey to global stardom
Comprehensive chronicle of Bang Si-hyuk's journey to global stardom
Bang Si-hyuk secured his fifth spot on Billboard's 2025 Power 100 List, ranking No. 17 in the 'Leaderboard' category, reinforcing his global music industry influence. His repeated recognition, along with HYBE's strategic moves like the Geffen Records partnership, highlights his enduring leadership.
Bang Si-hyuk debuted on Billboard's Power 100 List, signaling his growing influence in the music industry.
Bang Si-hyuk was recognized on the 2020 Billboard Power List for his global influence as a music producer and industry leader.
Bang Si-hyuk was included in Billboard's 2020 Power List for his impact on the global music industry through BTS and Big Hit Entertainment, alongside other top executives.
Bang Si-hyuk reaffirmed his industry influence by making Billboard's Power 100 List for the second time.
Bang Si-hyuk ranked 18th on Billboard's 2022 Power List, marking his second appearance and underscoring his ongoing global music industry influence.
Bang Si-hyuk made his third appearance on Billboard's Power 100 List, reinforcing his ongoing impact in the music industry.
Bang Si-hyuk made his fourth appearance on Billboard's Power 100 List, reaffirming his lasting influence in the global music industry.
Bang Si-hyuk ranked 17th on Billboard's 2025 Power 100 List for the fifth time, highlighting his global music industry influence and Hybe's strategic ventures like the Geffen Records partnership.
Bang Si-hyuk, BTS's chief producer and Big Hit Entertainment head, was named South Korea's top "creator" in a 2024 poll by the Corea Image Communication Institute. The June 4 announcement cemented his status as a leading creative force in entertainment.
Bang Si-hyuk was named the South Korean most associated with the word 'creator' in a May poll, reflecting his influential role as BTS's producer and head of Big Hit Entertainment.
Bang Si-hyuk was named the South Korean most associated with the word "creator" in a Corea Image Communication Institute poll, highlighting his global entertainment influence.
Bang Si-hyuk received an honorary business doctorate from Seoul National University (SNU) in 2022 for his K-pop industry leadership at Hybe. In 2024, SNU announced he would earn a second honorary doctorate—the first entertainment figure to receive this honor—for elevating K-pop's global cultural impact.
Bang Si-hyuk was awarded an honorary doctorate by SNU for his K-pop industry contributions and Hybe leadership, discussing the company's pandemic resilience and future plans during the ceremony.
Bang Si-hyuk will receive SNU's first honorary doctorate awarded to an entertainment figure for his global K-pop contributions.
Bang Si-hyuk was named one of Billboard's '25 Top Innovators' for driving BTS's global success and reshaping the music industry. The honor underscores his role in expanding K-pop's worldwide influence, timed with BTS's Grammy appearance.
Billboard named Bang Si-hyuk one of its '25 Top Innovators' for his role in BTS's global success, highlighting his industry innovation and K-pop's international growth, alongside the group's Grammy Awards appearance.
Bang Si-hyuk was named one of Billboard's 'International Power Players' in the recording category, cementing his global music industry influence. The honor reflects his groundbreaking achievements as a producer and executive.
Bang Si-hyuk was named one of Billboard's 'International Power Players' in the recording category.
In 2021, Bang Si-hyuk and BTS were invited as Recording Academy voting members, acknowledging their global impact. This honor let them participate in Grammy Awards decisions.
Bang Si-hyuk and BTS were invited as Recording Academy voting members, underscoring their rising global influence in music.
Bang Si-hyuk won Best Executive Producer at the 2020 MAMA for his pivotal role in BTS's success and impact on K-pop. The award solidified his status as a leading music industry figure.
Bang Si-hyuk won Best Executive Producer at the 2020 MAMA, recognizing his pivotal role in BTS's success and Big Hit's global influence on the K-pop industry.
BTS shattered records as the first South Korean act to hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with their smash single "Dynamite." The groundbreaking achievement marked a historic milestone for K-pop.
BTS made history as the first South Korean act to top the Billboard Hot 100 with their hit "Dynamite."
In 2020, Bang Si-hyuk was named to Billboard’s 'Indie Power Players' list, spotlighting his pivotal role in Hybe’s ascent and BTS’s global dominance. This recognition cemented his status as a leading force in the independent music industry.
Bang Si-hyuk was recognized by Billboard as a top global independent record industry leader, highlighting his role in Hybe's growth and BTS's worldwide success.
Bang Si-hyuk was named to Billboard's 2020 Indie Power Players list for his influential leadership in the independent music industry, highlighting his achievements with Big Hit Entertainment and BTS as a career milestone.
Bang Si-hyuk joined the U.S. Recording Academy as a voting member in 2020, highlighting his global music influence and the Academy's push for diversity. This milestone also fueled excitement for K-pop acts like BTS to earn Grammy recognition.
Bang Si-hyuk joined the U.S. Recording Academy as a professional member, earning Grammy Awards voting rights.
Bang Si-hyuk's inclusion in the Recording Academy highlights his global music influence and aligns with growing Grammy expectations for K-pop acts like BTS.
Bang Si-hyuk earned a spot on the 2020 Billboard Power List, cementing his status as a global music industry leader. This recognition highlights his influence as a top producer and executive.
Bang Si-hyuk gained initial recognition on Billboard's Power 100 List, signaling his growing influence in the music industry.
Bang Si-hyuk's inclusion in the 2020 Billboard Power List highlights his global music industry influence as a top producer and leader.
Bang Si-hyuk was recognized on Billboard's 2020 Power List for his global music industry influence through BTS's success and Big Hit Entertainment's growth, alongside other top executives.
Bang Si-hyuk made waves in 2019 by earning spots on both Billboard's International Power Players and Variety's International Music Leaders lists, cementing his status as a global music industry powerhouse. His dual recognition showcased his exceptional influence and leadership.
Bang Si-hyuk was recognized on both Billboard's International Power Players and Variety's International Music Leaders lists.
BTS won Album of the Year at the 2018 MAMA in Hong Kong, with RM thanking Bang Si-hyuk for his pivotal role in their rise to fame. The victory highlighted the group's global impact and gratitude toward their mentor.
At the 2018 MAMA in Hong Kong, BTS won Album of the Year, with leader RM thanking Bang Si-hyuk for his crucial support in their success, reflecting on his early encouragement that the group eventually valued.
Bang Si-hyuk won Best Producer at the 2018 MGA for his work on BTS's 'Love Yourself: Answer', cementing his reputation as a leading K-pop producer.
Bang Si-hyuk won the 2018 MGA Best Producer award for his work on BTS's 'Love Yourself: Answer,' solidifying his status as a top K-pop producer.
Bang Si-hyuk won the Best Label award at the 2016 MAMA for his pivotal role in BTS's rise to global stardom and Artist of the Year honors, cementing Big Hit Entertainment's industry influence. His leadership propelled the group's success and the label's reputation.
Bang Si-hyuk won the 2016 MAMA best label award for his creative impact on BTS's success, highlighting Big Hit Entertainment's rising influence in K-pop.
BTS's first book, 'The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: The Notes 1', opened for pre-orders on March 5, 2023, marking Big Hit Entertainment's debut in publishing. The release excited fans with exclusive content.
Big Hit Entertainment is now accepting pre-orders for BTS's upcoming book, 'The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: The Notes 1', ahead of its official release.
Hybe unveiled plans to expand into web comics, novels, and gaming during a November 2021 briefing, highlighting its "boundless" growth strategy. The move aims to diversify the company's entertainment ecosystem.
Hybe's CEO Bang Si-hyuk revealed plans to expand into web comics, novels, and gaming, emphasizing the company's limitless growth strategy.
BTS renewed their contract with Big Hit Entertainment in 2026, extending their partnership and future projects. The deal reaffirms Bang Si-hyuk’s commitment to the group’s artistic vision.
Bang Si-hyuk re-signed BTS to Big Hit Entertainment, securing their long-term partnership and reinforcing his commitment to the group's future and artistic direction.
Bang Si-hyuk produced IZ’s second EP title track, his first external project since 2008, showcasing his commitment to rising artists and lasting K-pop impact. This rare collaboration highlights his enduring industry influence.
Bang Si-hyuk produced IZ's upcoming second EP title track, marking his first external project since 2008 and demonstrating his ongoing impact and support for new K-pop talent.
Hybe's new girl group I'LL-IT will debut on March 25, 2024, with their album 'Super Real Me' produced by Bang Si-hyuk. This marks another Hybe girl group launch under his influential leadership in K-pop.
Bang Si-hyuk's production of I'LL-IT's debut album 'Super Real Me' underscores his ongoing role in developing Hybe's new K-pop acts and strengthening the company's industry dominance.
Hybe teamed up with Ryan Tedder on February 21, 2024, to create a U.S. boy group, tapping into K-pop's success for global appeal. The project, backed by Bang Si-hyuk, marks Hybe's latest push into the American market.
Hybe is partnering with Ryan Tedder to create a U.S. boy group, expanding its American market presence by applying K-pop strategies.
Bang Si-hyuk co-produced Le Sserafim’s EP 'Easy', released February 19, 2024, reinforcing his influence in K-pop and the group’s evolving sound. His involvement underscores his continued creative impact.
Bang Si-hyuk contributed to producing Le Sserafim's EP 'Easy,' released today, highlighting his continued influence on the group's music and the K-pop industry.
BTS drops their new Japanese track 'Bird' on November 7, 2023, co-produced by Yasushi Akimoto and arranged by Bang Si-hyuk. The song marks another global collaboration ahead of their upcoming tour.
BTS's upcoming Japanese single 'Bird,' produced by Yasushi Akimoto and arranged by Bang Si-hyuk, showcases international collaboration ahead of their tour.
Bang Si-hyuk co-wrote TXT's debut hit 'Crown', which topped iTunes charts in 44 countries, showcasing his creative influence in K-pop and Big Hit Entertainment's global success. The track anchored their debut album 'The Dream Chapter: Star'.
Bang Si-hyuk co-wrote TXT's debut hit 'Crown,' showcasing his creative role in Big Hit Entertainment and its global K-pop influence as the song topped iTunes charts in 44 countries.
At TXT's EP showcase on January 26, 2023, Bang Si-hyuk encouraged the group to infuse their personal stories into 'Happy Fools', showcasing his mentorship and creative impact on their music. The moment highlighted his continued influence on TXT's artistic growth.
Bang Si-hyuk encouraged TXT to infuse their personal experiences into the lyrics of 'Happy Fools,' as revealed during their EP 'The Name Chapter: Temptation' showcase.
Le Sserafim, Hybe’s first girl group, debuted on May 2, 2022, with the EP 'Fearless', produced by Bang Si-hyuk. The title track and 'The Great Mermaid' highlight his signature touch, while the livestreamed showcase amplified their global launch.
Le Sserafim's debut EP 'Fearless,' produced by Bang Si-hyuk, is now available.
Big Hit Entertainment and Universal Music Group (UMG) are teaming up to launch a new K-pop boy band in the U.S., combining Big Hit’s expertise with UMG’s global reach. The joint venture will scout talent through a worldwide audition program, expanding K-pop’s global footprint.
Bang Si-hyuk's Big Hit Entertainment and Universal Music Group are collaborating to debut a new K-pop boy band in the U.S.
Big Hit and UMG are partnering to create a new K-pop boy band through global auditions, combining Big Hit's K-pop expertise with UMG's worldwide reach to expand in the U.S. market.
Bang Si-hyuk left his CEO role at HYBE in July 2021 to prioritize music production, while Park Ji-won took over as the new CEO. The move highlighted HYBE's leadership transition and Bang's shift to creative work.
Bang Si-hyuk resigned as Hybe CEO to focus on music production, with Park Ji-won succeeding him after joining the company in 2020.
Seventeen dropped their EP 'Your Choice' on June 18, 2021, produced by Bang Si-hyuk in another standout K-pop collaboration. The release showcased their signature sound and creative synergy.
Seventeen's EP 'Your Choice,' produced with Bang Si-hyuk's involvement, was released.
Big Hit Entertainment will debut a new girl group in 2021, led by Bang Si-hyuk's production and Min Hee-jin's creative vision. This marks a major expansion for the company beyond its current roster.
Big Hit Entertainment, led by Bang Si-hyuk and with Min Hee-jin's artistic direction, is set to debut a new girl group.
ENHYPEN, formed through the survival show 'I-Land' under Bang Si-hyuk's guidance, debuted in November 2020. The group rapidly gained over 3 million Weverse subscribers, showcasing Bang's lasting impact on K-pop.
ENHYPEN, the boy band formed by Bang Si-hyuk through 'I-Land,' is set to debut with strong pre-debut hype, amassing over 3 million Weverse subscribers.
TXT dropped their EP 'The Dream Chapter: Eternity' on May 18, 2020, led by the Bang Si-hyuk-produced track 'Can't You See Me'. The EP soared to No. 1 on iTunes, cementing Bang's impact on K-pop.
TXT's new EP 'The Dream Chapter: Eternity,' co-produced by Bang Si-hyuk and featuring the hit 'Can't You See Me,' topped Apple iTunes charts upon release, showcasing Bang Si-hyuk's continued impact on K-pop.
Belif Lab, a joint venture between Big Hit Entertainment and Mnet, announced plans in 2020 to debut a new K-pop group, leveraging Big Hit’s production skills and CJ ENM’s industry networks. Global auditions kicked off in March 2020, signaling Bang Si-hyuk’s push to expand Big Hit’s influence beyond BTS.
Big Hit Entertainment and Mnet formed Belif Lab to combine K-pop production and music expertise, leading to projects like 'I-Land' under Bang Si-hyuk's leadership.
In 2020, Bang Si-hyuk, CEO of Big Hit Entertainment, will oversee music production and debut a new K-pop boy band via Belift Lab, combining Big Hit's expertise and CJ ENM's networks to build on his success with BTS and TXT.
Belif Lab is holding global auditions in multiple countries to form a new, internationally competitive K-pop band, showcasing Bang Si-hyuk's strategy to expand Big Hit's global influence.
BTS's 'Map of the Soul: 7' topped the Billboard 200 in March 2020 under Bang Si-hyuk's leadership, cementing his reputation as a key architect of the group's global success. Billboard later honored him as a music industry leader.
BTS's album 'Map of the Soul: 7,' led by Bang Si-hyuk, topped the Billboard 200, showcasing his leadership in their global success and earning him Billboard recognition.
In 2019, Bang Si-hyuk led Big Hit Entertainment to diversify beyond BTS by debuting Tomorrow X Together, acquiring Source Music, and launching 'BTS World', driving record first-half revenue of $172M. These strategic moves expanded the company's influence and revenue streams.
Under Bang Si-hyuk's leadership, Big Hit Entertainment diversified its portfolio by launching Tomorrow X Together, acquiring Source Music, and releasing BTS World, expanding its influence beyond BTS and achieving record revenue of $172 million in early 2019.
In 2013, Bang Si-hyuk launched BTS, propelling them to global fame with hits like 'DNA' and 'Boy With Luv'. His early vision in 2010 laid the foundation for their industry-shaping success.
Bang Si-hyuk founded BTS, propelling them to global stardom and revolutionizing the music industry under his leadership.
In 2013, Bang Si-hyuk launched and co-produced BTS under Big Hit Entertainment (now Hybe), marking a pivotal moment that propelled the group to global stardom with hits like 'DNA,' 'Fire,' and 'Boy With Luv,' establishing both BTS and Hybe as major forces in the global music industry.
Before focusing on Big Hit Entertainment, Bang Si-hyuk produced Baek Ji-young's 2008 hit 'Like Being Hit By A Bullet'—his last major external project before shifting to developing Big Hit's artists.
Bang Si-hyuk's last external project before his recent work for IZ was producing Baek Ji-young's hit song "Like Being Hit By A Bullet."
Bang Si-hyuk founded Big Hit Entertainment in 2005 after leaving JYP, paving the way for its rise as a K-pop powerhouse under his leadership. The company’s success with BTS and rebranding to Hybe cemented its global influence in music.
In 2005, Bang Si-hyuk founded Big Hit Entertainment (now Hybe), launching his influential K-pop career and paving the way for the company's success as a K-pop powerhouse, notably with BTS, while retaining the Big Hit name for its label business despite the rebranding.
Netmarble Games, a Big Hit shareholder, launched 'BTS World,' a simulation game starring BTS, further expanding the group's reach into gaming. The release highlights BTS's growing cross-industry influence.
Netmarble Games plans to launch the BTS-themed simulation game 'BTS World' by March's end.
Bang Si-hyuk revealed plans for a BTS-inspired drama series about the band's origins and a new mobile game, expanding Big Hit Entertainment's IP into multimedia. The drama is slated for late 2020.
Big Hit's Bang Si-hyuk announced a BTS-inspired drama series to expand the band's musical universe and diversify the company's intellectual property.
Big Hit Entertainment's Bang Si-hyuk announced a BTS-inspired drama series and a second mobile game, expanding the company's IP business beyond music, with the drama slated for late 2020.
The K-pop survival show 'I-Land', produced by Bang Si-hyuk, premiered on Mnet, showcasing Big Hit Entertainment and Mnet's joint venture to discover new talent. This debut follows the creation of Belift Lab and the show's earlier announcement.
Bang Si-hyuk founded Belift Lab, a 7 billion-won joint venture between Big Hit Entertainment and CJ ENM/Mnet, to expand Big Hit's talent development beyond BTS, launching with the 2020 audition show 'I-Land'.
Big Hit Entertainment and CJ ENM formed a 7 billion-won joint venture, Belift Lab, to develop new idol groups, starting with the audition show 'I-Land,' as part of Bang Si-hyuk's strategy to diversify beyond BTS.
Bang Si-hyuk will executive produce Big Hit Entertainment's talent show 'I-Land,' expanding his role beyond music production when it premieres on June 26, 2020.
"I-Land," a Big Hit Entertainment and Mnet co-produced idol survival show produced by Bang Si-hyuk, combining production and music expertise to discover new K-pop talent, premieres.
Big Hit unveiled 'Learn Korean with BTS,' a new language program starring the group, blending education with entertainment for global fans. The release expands Big Hit's content offerings while deepening fan engagement.
Big Hit, led by Bang Si-hyuk, is releasing 'Learn Korean with BTS,' a language program aimed at engaging global fans and expanding its entertainment content.