Yes, BTS members do own shares in HYBE Corporation 🌟. They were given a significant number of shares by Bang Si-hyuk, the founder of HYBE, when the company went public in 2020 🚀. Each member received 68,385 shares, which is valued at over 10 billion won, or about $7.8 million 💸.
However, some BTS members, like Jin, RM, and J-Hope, sold a portion of their shares in 2021, so they do not all hold the same amount anymore 📉. Despite this, the members still have a notable stake in HYBE, but it is not enough to make them the fifth largest shareholder, as some reports have claimed 📰.
The largest shareholders of HYBE include Bang Si-hyuk, Netmarble, the National Pension Service of Korea, and Dunamu Inc, with Scooter Braun being the fifth largest shareholder 📊. Therefore, while BTS members do own shares in HYBE, they do not collectively hold a large enough stake to be among the top five shareholders 🤝.