K-pop Legal Storm: South Korean police have referred HYBE founder Bang Si-hyuk to prosecutors over alleged investor fraud tied to the company’s 2019 path to its 2020 IPO, with Bang denying wrongdoing and police also sending other HYBE and fund figures for possible indictment. Art-World Diplomacy Row: China’s curatorial team has withdrawn from the Gwangju Biennale, citing a Taiwan naming dispute, as Chinese officials protest the “Taiwan Pavilion” designation and South Korea’s foreign ministry calls the row regrettable. Major Seoul Art Fairs: Frieze Seoul opened alongside Kiaf at COEX with a refined lineup and citywide programming, including the Taro Nasu Frieze Stand Prize. Film Release Buzz: Neon is giving Na Hong-jin’s sci-fi thriller “Hope” a wide U.S. theatrical rollout in about 1,500 theaters—the biggest Korean-language footprint since “Parasite.” K-pop Global Reach: NCT 127’s final Seoul concert will be screened live in roughly 1,030 cinemas across 40 countries. Tech & Privacy: Korea’s Tving says nearly 40 million user accounts were compromised in a massive breach, with the investigation detailing what data types were exposed. Accessibility Ruling: South Korea’s top court backs requirements for cinemas to provide audio and visual aids for disabled audiences.