The Korea CXO Institute published a report titled "Status of Individual Equity Valuations in the Culture and Content Sector," revealing that a total of 27 individuals currently hold stock assets exceeding 10 billion KRW each. The total stock value of these 27 individuals increased from 5.9994 trillion KRW (~$4.61 billion USD) to 6.127 trillion KRW (~$4.71 billion USD) during the first three months of the year, marking an increase of approximately 127.6 billion KRW (~$98.15 million USD) or 2.1%.

Among them, Bang Si-hyuk holds the undisputed top spot, with stock assets valued at approximately 4.8 trillion KRW (~$3.69 billion USD). He currently holds 13,151,394 shares of HYBE, accounting for 78.3% of the group's total stock valuation in this list. Thanks to recent stock price gains, his wealth increased by approximately 249.8 billion KRW (~$192.15 million USD) or 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, the members of BTS also placed high on the list—the only K-pop superstars featured alongside CEOs and industry veterans in the South Korean entertainment sector. Each member is estimated to hold stock assets worth around 20 billion KRW (~$15.38 million USD). Specifically, Kim Taehyung, Min Yoongi, Park Jimin, and Jeon Jungkook each hold approximately 24.9 billion KRW (~$19.15 million USD). Meanwhile, Jung Hoseok holds 22.9 billion KRW (~$17.62 million USD), Kim Namjoon holds 21.1 billion KRW (~$16.23 million USD), and Kim Seokjin holds 19.1 billion KRW (~$14.69 million USD).

This stems from Bang Si-hyuk’s decision to equally distribute 478,695 shares among the seven BTS members prior to HYBE’s IPO in 2020—making them the only artists under HYBE to receive such an incentive. At that time, each member received 68,385 shares (valued at 9.23 billion KRW / ~$7.1 million USD). While half of the members have retained their holdings to this day, the other half have seen significant changes. Certain members, such as Jin, RM, and j-hope, sold a portion of their shares in 2021, leading to their current asset values.

At the same time, this data indirectly debunks false rumors claiming that BTS’s share ownership in HYBE was fabricated, as well as ridiculing the misconception that BTS is the "fifth-largest shareholder" of the company.

Additionally, the Korea CXO Institute noted that HYBE's stock value soared despite a relatively weak market valuation for other companies, largely driven by BTS's comeback with ARIRANG and their world tour. Some observers even suggest that at this growth rate, Bang Si-hyuk could surpass his previous record stock wealth of 5.4446 trillion KRW (~$4.19 billion USD), set in November 2021.

Following this announcement, fans were utterly amazed by the massive scale of wealth held by BTS, which now stands shoulder-to-shoulder with 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