BTS choreographer fired on suspicion of fraud... misused company name to defraud 5 billion won

On the 20th, the comprehensive entertainment company ``HYBE'', to which the popular Korean group ``BTS'' belongs, announced that its subsidiary ``BIGHIT''
In September, it was announced that Mr. A, a dance trainer who worked for ``MUSIC'', had been fired on suspicion of fraud and EMBEZZLEMENT. Mr. A is the choreographer of “BTS”
It is said that he used the company's name and internal information to defraud acquaintances and people in the industry out of billions of won (hundreds of millions of yen).
The company stated, ``The company recognizes the fact that a dance trainer belonging to BIGHIT committed misconduct and the damage caused to the company.
``We immediately received advice from a law firm, conducted an objective investigation, removed him from his duties, followed the procedures of the Human Resources Committee, and terminated his disciplinary dismissal.''
We have filed a complaint and are proceeding with legal proceedings." Mr. A not only EMBEZZLEMENTed HYBE's tens of millions of won in public funds, but also extorted billions of won from composers, choreographers, and businessmen.
, has been charged with not returning. During this process, he is also suspected of forging private documents, such as plagiarizing HYBE's name. Also, they receive money in the name of investing in merchandise (MD) and utilizing songs.
It is said that he did not take it back. It is estimated that Mr. A stole more than 5 billion won (approximately 576 million yen) from his victims. The company said, ``This matter is in line with the company's service discipline and work rules.
``The company strictly prohibits members from using internal information, duties, positions, etc. of the company to obtain personal benefits, and from illegal and unjust acts.'' emphasized.