Bang Si-hyuk

Bang Si-hyuk (Korean: 방시혁; born August 9, 1972), also known as "Hitman" Bang, is a South Korean music executive, record producer and songwriter who is the co-founder of JYP Entertainment, founder of record label Big Hit Music, and chairman of HYBE Corporation. One of the 50 wealthiest people in South Korea according to Forbes Asia, Bang is the only billionaire in the South Korean entertainment industry. As of April 2026, his reported net worth is an estimated $1.25 billion, according to Forbes 2026 Korea's 50 Richest List.