HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk Wins Clive Davis Visionary Award at Billboard Power 100 Awards

HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk was honored at the 2023 Billboard Power 100 Awards in Los Angeles on February 2nd, where he received the Clive Davis Visionary Award. The award recognizes individuals who have made a significant contribution to the growth and innovation of the music industry. Bang was recognized for his innovative vision for the global music industry and his role in introducing a new genre of K-pop to the world through his work as a composer, lyricist, and producer.

In his acceptance speech, Bang expressed his love for music and stated his goal to continue expanding the boundaries and horizons of the music industry. He was joined by Scooter Brown, CEO of HYBE America, who was ranked 18th alongside Bang on the 2023 Billboard Power 100 List. The selection of the two leaders on the Power List is a testament to HYBE's growing influence and industry recognition in the global music industry.

Billboard highlighted Bang's global business strategies and the establishment of HYBE's headquarters structure by region as major achievements. The publication also noted HYBE's successful entry into the Japanese market and the growth potential of its platform business, Weverse, as a strong means of fan communication. With a multi-label system and a focus on borderless collaboration, HYBE is building a continuous growth environment while diversifying its business to cater to fans' lifestyles, including games, platforms, stories, and THE CITY. Through his leadership, Bang is redefining the value of the entertainment industry and helping HYBE artists, including BTS, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, ENHYPEN, and LE SSERAFIM, achieve success in the global music market.