Hyunjung Kim, Vice President of Big Hit Music, Named to Billboard's "40 Under 40" List

The Only Korean Honoree This Year

Spotlight on Achievements with BTS's Return

Hyunjeong Kim, Vice President of Big Hit Music. Provided by Big Hit Music

Hyunjung Kim, Vice President of Big Hit Music, has been selected for the 2026 Billboard "40 Under 40" list. Kim is the only Korean to be included on this year's list.

On July 30 (local time), Billboard announced its selection of 40 executives and key personnel under the age of 40 from the global music industry. The list recognizes individuals who have achieved outstanding results in various sectors such as artists, record labels, platforms, management, and live entertainment.

Billboard introduced Vice President Kim as the person in charge of overseeing the operations and business of BTS. Kim's major achievements include leading the release of BTS's album "ARIRANG" in March and managing the stadium tour.

In an interview with Billboard, Vice President Kim stated, "The release of 'ARIRANG' is one of my proudest achievements," adding, "The past 12 months have been filled with many historic moments for BTS, and I'm grateful to have been able to take part in that journey."

Vice President Kim is responsible for BTS-related business at Big Hit Music, a label under HYBE. Billboard highlighted Kim's role in supporting BTS's return to activity by simultaneously driving both the album release and large-scale tour initiatives.

This year's list also includes Juan S. Arenas, Head of Global Label Services at HYBE. Billboard cited Arenas' efforts to expand HYBE's business footprint in Latin America and to launch the Latin pop group Santos Bravos as key reasons for the selection.

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