“hitman” Bang

Bang Si Hyuk (방시혁), also known as “hitman” Bang, was born in August 9, 1972 in Seoul, South Korea. He is a well known music producer, but also the founder and chairman of HYBE (하이브) (previously known as BigHit Entertainment).

Some notable K-Pop artists such as BTS, Homme, 2AM, and TOMORROW X TOGETHER are or were signed under BigHit.

As a songwriter and producer, Si Hyuk received numerous awards including Mnet Asian Music Award, Melon Music Award, Golden Disc Award, Asia Artist Award, and Korea Music Copyright Award.

He also produced BTS‘ BE, MAP OF THE SOUL: 7, ENHYPEN’s BORDER: DAY ONE, and TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s minisode1: Blue Hour.

In 2018, he was named one of Variety’s International Music Leaders. Two years later, in 2020, he was selected for the 2020 Billboard Power List.