S. Korean music industry leaders named on Billboard's 2025 Global Power Players

South Korean music industry leaders have once again earned global recognition for driving global success outside the United States.

Billboard's 2025 Global Power Players list, released Monday, featured top names including SM Entertainment co-CEOs Jang Chul-hyuk and Tak Young-jun.

The list highlights the agency's global impact from Aespa's successful world tour to the success of British boy band dearALICE, ranking No. 2 on the UK's music chart.

HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk also made the list, recognized for his powerhouse lineup of stars including BTS.