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JYP Entertainment (hereinafter referred to as Chief Creative Officer), Chief Executive Officer (CCO), Chief Executive Officer (CEO: Chief Executive Officer), and Chief Strategy Officer (CSO: Chief Strategy Officer) Shin Hyun-guk were selected for the "2026 Billboard Power 100 2026."
Billboard announced the 2026 Billboard Power 100 on its official website on the 28th (local time). Every year, Billboard selects and discloses people who influence the global music industry. JYP founder and creativity director Park Jin-young, CEO Jung Wook, and JYP America CEO and chief strategy officer Shin Hyun-guk ranked 12th in the multi-segment category.
First, Billboard pointed out, "JYP achieved record sales in the second quarter of 2025 thanks to the global popularity of K-pop." In particular, Stray Kids World Tour <dominATE> (<dominate>), the "largest world tour of its own" developed by "global top artist" Stray Kids, was pointed out, "Although it also performed well in music sales and streaming, the highlight of the quarter was Stray Kids' tour. Sales of concerts and MDs surged 342% and 356%, respectively, he said.
"Stray Kids recorded sales of $76.2 million through 13 performances held in North America, attracting about 491,000 viewers, which is the highest sales and sales K-pop tour in North America based on the Billboard box score," said Shin Hyun-guk, CEO of JYP America, who oversees JYP's U.S. business, and highlighted that the tour was a great success.
Finally, Billboard said, "The competitiveness of K-pop agencies depends on their ability to foster artists, and JYP has successfully fostered MISAMO, ITZY, NMIXX, and KickFlip."
Meanwhile, Billboard Power 100 will announce leaders who have a powerful influence in each category such as label, publishing, live, multi-segment, and management. This year, Universal Music Group Chairman Lucian Grainge, Republic Collective Founder Monte Lipman and Avery Lipman, and Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino were included on the list.
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