Bang Sihyuk has sent an e-mail to HYBE employees amid ongoing investigations:

— “ Hello everyone, this is your boy Bang Sihyuk.

It has been a while since I have written to you all.

In addition to the various situations that have continued since last year, my recent personal matters have also been added, and the company and my name are being mentioned in bad news every day. I can't even begin to fathom the confusion, loss, and concern that our members, who would have been prouder than anyone to be a part of HYBE, must be feeling. As the founder and chairman, I feel a heavy sense of responsibility for causing such concern, and first and foremost, I would like to sincerely apologize to all of you who have been troubled by this whole situation.

HYBE was the starting point of a journey to realize the ideals and dreams I had as a creator. I wanted to create a stage where creators could release works that fully captured their own colors and where artists could freely pursue their dreams. Furthermore, I hoped to improve the quality of life for industry workers so that everyone could feel happiness and pride. This journey, which started small, expanded with the will to become a strong fence for creators, artists, members, and industry workers, and thankfully, it has grown with the sympathy and love of many people.

Because it was a job that started with the great dream and sense of mission of advancing the music industry, I have prided myself on doing my best to be upright and have a clear conscience in the process.
However, I humbly reflect on the fact that sometimes that confidence may have been perceived as arrogance. I am once again deeply examining whether there were any shortcomings or oversights that I missed and failed to take care of in the process of growth.