Kim Hyun-jung, deputy CEO of BigHit Music, which is home to girl group Bangtan Girls, was named to Billboard's 2026 40 Under 40.
BigHit Music said on the 31st, "HYBE Music Group label BigHit Music's deputy CEO Kim Hyun-jung was the only Korean to be included on Billboard's '2026 40 Under 40 (Billboard's 2026 40 Under 40)' released that day."
Billboard's "2026 40 Under 40" selects 40 leaders under 40 who have stood out across the global music industry.
Billboard introduced deputy CEO Kim Hyun-jung as the person overseeing BTS's operations and business, citing the global success of their fifth studio album released in March, "Arirang (ARIRANG)," and the successful launch of their stadium tour as key achievements.
Deputy CEO Kim said, "The moment of 'Arirang's' release is one of my proudest achievements. The past 12 months have been full of countless historic moments for BTS, and I am grateful to have been able to share that journey."
[Photo] Provided by BigHit Music (HYBE).
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