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Youngjun Choi, a choreographer for K-pop groups like BTS and Seventeen, co-founded MVNT, an AI-based dance company, with Joon Jung. The startup aims to enable users to create dance routines without formal training and help choreographers monetize their work. MVNT has raised $200,000 in seed funding and is seeking $10 million in pre-Series A funding.

A user reported being scammed by a seller named Ell *** ** M\ * P*rn ** after purchasing an ARMY Bomb, with delays and non-refunds. The seller also allegedly defrauded multiple people of ₱600k through fake BTS ticketing assistance, using excuses like pregnancy and disappearing from communication.

Scarlet Fu and Tom Keene will discuss the week ahead on 'Bloomberg Money', focusing on topics including 'BTS', 'Rush', and Jobs. The segment also references SpaceX as a key subject for the weekend and week.

Hybe's shares fell 16.09% on Tuesday and dropped further to 16.31% on Wednesday, marking its worst performance since June 2022, despite BTS' successful concerts.

A mother-in-law is convinced she is in a relationship with a person pretending to be a BTS member, despite family warnings that it is a scam. She has opened new bank accounts and purchased gift cards, raising concerns about potential financial loss.

Police are seeking to arrest Bang Si-hyuk, the billionaire founder of BTS, over alleged fraud in investor dealings prior to his company's $7.3 billion IPO. He denies the accusations.

South Korean police are seeking an arrest warrant for Bang Si-Hyuk, founder and chair of HYBE (the agency behind BTS), over allegations of orchestrating a $100m investor fraud scheme. The Seoul metropolitan police confirmed the request as part of an ongoing investigation into illegal financial gains.

South Korean police are seeking to arrest Bang Si-Hyuk, chairman of HYBE (BTS's management agency), over allegations of orchestrating an investor fraud scheme that allegedly netted him over $100 million by misleading shareholders about HYBE's 2019 public offering plans. His legal team has stated cooperation with the investigation while expressing regret over the arrest request.

Prediction market platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi allow users to bet on a wide range of events, including cultural, political, and even violent outcomes, raising ethical concerns for journalists. These markets challenge traditional media by positioning their odds as more accurate than polls, creating tension in newsrooms.

The Weverse app, popularized by the K-pop group BTS, is transforming superfandom into a significant economic force by enabling monetized fan interactions and content sharing.