Three executives leading Hive's global concert business have been recognized by Billboard as part of its '2026 Billboard Touring Power Players,' underscoring Hive's stature in the global concert market.
According to Hive, the American music publication Billboard announced on November 6 that Kang Min, head of the concert business division, Oh Yoo-ra, head of the overseas concert business team, and Ha Jung-jae, senior professional, have been selected for the list.
Kang has made the list for two consecutive years, while Oh and Ha are first-time honorees. The 'Touring Power Players' list highlights key figures who have contributed to the growth of the global live music industry through planning, promotion, agency work, and ticket distribution. This year, industry giants such as Michael Rapino, CEO of Live Nation, and Jay Marciano, chairman of AEG Presents, were also included.
The three selected Hive members have overseen world tours for artists including BTS's 'ARIRANG,' Seventeen, Tomorrow X Together, and ENHYPEN. They have been praised for discovering new tour locations that reflect the unique characteristics of each artist and local demand, as well as enhancing fan experiences through immersive stage productions and offline engagement spaces.
Meanwhile, Hive has achieved notable success in the global market based on its concert planning capabilities. Recently, it ranked sixth on Billboard's '2026 Mid-Year Top Promoters' chart, and in the '2026 Asia Focus Chart' released by Pollstar, it recorded $247.97 million in revenue and 1,827,914 tickets sold, securing the top spot among Asian concert planning companies in both revenue and ticket sales.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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