HYBE (BTS’s Agency) was recognized as one of the 100 most influential companies of 2021 by the TIME magazine.
The list of 100 most effective companies is determined in 5 categories: Pioneers, Leaders, Innovators, Titans and Disruptors. The list highlights organizations making an impact around the world. Companies in healthcare, transportation, entertainment and more were selected. TIME then evaluated the companies according to their relevance, innovation, impact, ambitions, perseverance and achievements.
Some companies by category are as follows:
Leaders: NBA, Twitter, Sony, Johnson & Johnson
Innovators: Nintendo, Netflix, Zoom, Ikea, Adidas
Titans: Amazon, Google, Walmart, Tencent, Disney
Disruptors: DoorDash, OnlyFans, Robinhood, Tesla, GoFundMe
The Pioneers category includes companies such as Savage X Fenty, Roblox, Headspace, Beyond Meat, as well as K-Pop entertainment agency HYBE .
HYBE , as many people know, is an umbrella entertainment company, originally affiliated with Big Hit Entertainment. It is the agency of K-Pop giants like HYBE, BTS, TXT, SEVENTEEN, ENHYPEN, GFRIEND. The company recently acquired American company Ithaca Holdings, which is home to Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande.
Raisa Bruner of TIME wrote: “Like Disney before it, HYBE looks at each of its actions as intellectual property to be developed into a universe of fan-friendly experiences and products. Means everything from logos on Samsung smartphones to virtual Fortnite parties. “
HYBE continues to grow and increase their success.