HYBE Data Breach: BTS Agency Reveals Employee and Business Partners' Personal Information, Including Medical Records, Exposed in Cyberattack
Source: International Business Times, Singapore Edition
Published on: 2026-11-02 07:28
HYBE, the South Korean entertainment company behind global K-pop sensation BTS, has disclosed a cybersecurity breach that exposed sensitive personal information belonging to current and former employees and business partners. The compromised data reportedly includes resident registration numbers, credit card details, passport numbers, bank account information, home addresses, phone numbers and medical records. The company confirmed the incident in an apology published on its official website. The disclosure has raised fresh concerns about data protection within South Korea's entertainment industry, particularly as major K-pop agencies increasingly rely on digital platforms to manage employees, business operations and fan communities. How Did the HYBE Data Breach Happen? According to HYBE, an internal security inspection uncovered unauthorized access through document preview software ...
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