HYBE’s Bang Si Hyuk Blasted After Rumors He Cried At LE SSERAFIM’s Concert Go Viral  

As LE SSERAFIM wrapped up their first-ever solo concert this past weekend, each member took a turn delivering a heartfelt closing speech to the thousands of fans in attendance.

Closing ments (or closing remarks) are a beloved tradition in K-Pop — an emotional send-off where idols reflect on the hard work that went into preparing for the show and the overwhelming support they’ve received. It’s often during these moments that the tears start flowing, and fans get a raw, honest look at their favorite artists.

Given the whirlwind of controversies surrounding LE SSERAFIM over the past year, it wasn’t surprising that their closing words were especially emotional this time.

LE SSERAFIM Yunjin’s Emotional Speech At Concert Turns Tables On Public Sentiment

But what caught fans off guard wasn’t just the members crying…

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It was the alleged reaction of HYBE’s chairman, Bang Si Hyuk, that sparked a bigger conversation online.

Shortly after the concert ended, fans began sharing photos of Bang in the audience. In one viral image, he’s seen with his head lowered and a frown on his face. Many claimed that photo was taken during Yunjin’s emotional speech, leading some to believe that Bang himself had been moved to tears.

LE SSERAFIM shed tears at their concert today, and Bang Si-hyuk and So Sung-jin were also seen crying with them. pic.twitter.com/7RviqY0jZp

— Aespann_jeans (@a1071364) April 20, 2025

While a portion of fans found the moment touching, many others were skeptical—especially Korean netizens, who were quick to express their doubts. On a trending post from Instiz, reactions ranged from sarcastic to outright critical, with commenters questioning the sincerity of the alleged tears and bringing up past controversies involving HYBE.

• “I guess everyone forgot about the HYBE documents.”
• “Whenever I see Bang Si Hyuk, I can’t help but think of those documents… Si Hyuk-nim and all.”
• “If he has any conscience at all, he must feel sorry.”
• “No but seriously, if you’re going to say he cried, at least show some proof of the tears lol.”
• “Bang Si Hyuk, please just step down already.”