K-pop mogul faces arrest

The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency has escalated its probe into the mastermind behind global supergroup BTS, alleging significant violations of the Capital Markets Act.

Authorities claim Bang Si-hyuk misled investors about the company's public listing plans to secure illicit financial gains.

The case has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry just as Hybe's top artists resume global touring.

Bang has previously denied seeking political help to lift a travel ban that has been in place since the investigation began last year.