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Bang Si-hyuk is credited as a composer, record producer and executive producer. Born on August 9, 1972, Bang Si-hyuk is from Seoul, South Korea. The age as of 2026 is 54. Schooling on record includes Kyunggi High School and Seoul National University.
My Take
What fascinates me about Bang Si-hyuk is the quiet, almost engineer-like patience behind the empire. Plenty of executives chase fame; he chased the song. Walking away from an elite Seoul National University track to grind in studios, then building Big Hit and HYBE from the ground up, speaks to a conviction most billionaires never had to earn note by note. I respect that he stayed largely a producer at heart rather than a celebrity. The Hitman nickname suggests precision, and his career bears it out. In an industry obsessed with the spotlight, his power lies in shaping it from the shadows.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Bang Si-hyuk
- Name (Japanese)
- パン・シヒョク
- Reading
- ぱん・しひょく
- Born
- August 9, 1972 (age 54)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rat
- Origin
- Seoul, South Korea
- Occupation
- composer / record producer / executive producer
2. Background
- High school
- Kyunggi High School
- University
- Seoul National University
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Bang Si-hyuk born?
Born August 9, 1972 (age 54).
Where is Bang Si-hyuk from?
Bang Si-hyuk is from Seoul, South Korea.
What does Bang Si-hyuk do?
Bang Si-hyuk works as composer, record producer, executive producer.
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