HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk was spotted with two women, including a young female Korean influencer, in the U.S., drawing significant attention.
On August 8, a video capturing the scenery of Beverly Hills in Los Angeles was uploaded to a YouTube channel that showcases the streets of the United States.
In the early part of the video, Bang was spotted crossing a crosswalk with two women. He was seen conversing with them as they crossed the street. Notably, one of the women was identified as AfreecaTV streamer Juice Seyeon (In Se-yeon).
Regarding this, HYBE stated, โChairman Bang met one of the women at a previous gathering with acquaintances and gave her advice on how to deal with entertainment impersonators.โ
They further explained, โSubsequently, when the two women came to Los Angeles, they asked for recommendations on tourist spots and restaurants, which Chairman Bang helped to arrange and guide them to.โ
Juice Seyeon, born in 2000, has been active as a streamer and influencer on AfreecaTV since 2019. She has appeared in various YouTube channels and the Netflix original variety show โThe Influencer.โ
Meanwhile, Chairman Bang owns a luxury mansion on Stradella Road in Bel Air, one of the most affluent neighborhoods in Los Angeles. He purchased the property in 2022 for approximately $26.4 million.
BY SINAE JUNG, YOUNGNAM KIM [jung.sinae@joongang.co.kr]
