[Official] Kim Hyun-jeong, Deputy CEO of Big Hit Music, Selected for Billboard's '40 Under 40' List of Leaders Under 40

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Kim Hyun-jeong, Deputy CEO of HYBE music group label Big Hit Music, has been named on Billboard's '2026 40 Under 40' list. She is the only Korean included in this year's list.

On the 30th (local time), Billboard announced its selection of 40 leaders under the age of 40 who have stood out across the global music industry. The list highlights next-generation leaders who have achieved outstanding results in various fields, including artists, labels, platforms, management, and live business.

Billboard introduced Deputy CEO Kim Hyun-jeong as the person overseeing BTS's operations and business. In particular, it cited her successful leadership of BTS's comeback album 'ARIRANG', released in March, and the launch of their stadium tour as key achievements.

In an interview with Billboard, Deputy CEO Kim Hyun-jeong stated, "The moment of releasing 'ARIRANG' is one of my proudest achievements," adding, "The past 12 months were filled with numerous historic moments for BTS, and I am very grateful to have been able to join them on this journey."

Meanwhile, Juan S. Arenas, HYBE Global Label Seo Bi-seu (CEO), was also selected for this year's 'Billboard 2026 40 Under 40'. President Arenas was recognized for building global infrastructure centered on HYBE Latin America and expanding into the Central and South American markets, as well as for the debut success of the Latin pop group Santos Bravos.

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