Bang Si Hyuk ranked as the wealthiest celebrity from copyright royalties in South Korea

KBS 2TV's 'Entertainment Company Live' broadcast on the 11th introduced the list of 'The top wealthiest celebrities from copyright royalties.'

In third place was singer-songwriter Yoon Jong Shin. He is known to have earned about 3 billion KRW (2.43 million USD) just by writing the lyrics to his debut song, "Like It." The number of songs Yoon Jong Shin has copyrighted is 563 songs. In second place was J.Y. Park, with 639 copyrighted songs.

The first place went to composer and producer Bang Si Hyuk. He has been known as one of the most renowned producers and has written various songs such as g.o.d's "I Need You," Baek Ji Young's "Like Being Hit by a Bullet," 2AM's "Can't Let You Go Even If I Die," and more. In particular, Bang Si Hyuk has been known to have over 740 songs under his copyright as he has been a producer, lyricist, and composer to many BTS songs as well.