APR Named to TIME's "100 Most Influential Companies in the World"...First Korean Beauty Company Ever Selected

Included in the "Titans" Category, Listed Alongside Global Giants

Overseas Sales Account for 80 Percent, Growth Driven by Medicube Brand

APR, a global beauty company, announced on the 3rd that it has been named one of the "100 Most Influential Companies in the World for 2026" by the U.S. current affairs weekly, TIME magazine.

TIME selects its annual list of the top 100 companies based on a comprehensive evaluation of influence, innovation, leadership, and other criteria. This year’s list is divided into five categories: Titans, Leaders, Innovators, Disrupters, and Pioneers.

Byunghun Kim, CEO of APR. APR

APR was included in the Titans category alongside Alphabet, Nvidia, Meta, and SpaceX. APR is the only Korean company to be selected this year and has also become the first Korean beauty company ever to make the list.

TIME evaluated APR as "expanding its role in the global K-beauty growth trend." The company surpassed annual sales of 1 billion dollars in 2025, with overseas sales accounting for approximately 80 percent of its total revenue.

The company’s growth has been driven by its beauty device brand, Medicube. The brand increased its recognition through social media, and expanded its performance through broader U.S. distribution channels and increased online sales. In addition, it ranked among the top sellers in the beauty category during Amazon events and expanded its presence in Ulta Beauty stores.

An APR representative stated, "Being selected as one of TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential Companies in the U.S. is a testament to the global recognition of APR’s innovation and competitive edge in beauty technology. We will continue our efforts to transform the lives of consumers around the world as a leading global anti-aging company."

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