On July 6, Billboard Korea announced that the "billboard K POWER 100" Awards will take place on August 27 at the Hyundai Card Music Library in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. The "billboard POWER 100" annually reveals a list of influential figures in the global music industry, celebrating their contributions and achievements.


In celebration of the launch of Billboard Korea, the "billboard K POWER 100" Awards will invite influential figures from the Korean and Asian music scenes who have made significant impacts on the music industry. This global event will highlight and honor their hard work and accomplishments.


The "billboard K POWER 100" Awards will be attended by prominent individuals, including Billboard President Mike Van and Editor-in-Chief Hannah Karp, along with representatives from various countries' Billboard offices and key industry stakeholders. Renowned leaders and innovators in the music industry recognized not only in Korea but also across Asia will gather to celebrate the achievements of K-pop.


Earlier in April, Mike Van made an official visit to Korea and held a press conference with Yuna Kim, Publisher and CEO of Billboard Korea, to commemorate the launch of Billboard Korea. They discussed the operational plans for Billboard Korea from both the headquarters and the local branch, and shared various insights about the ever-growing global prominence of K-pop.


Billboard Korea also announced that the release of "billboardK Vol.1," initially scheduled for June, will now coincide with the "billboard K POWER 100" Awards on August 27, following the directives from Billboard HQ.


The "billboard K POWER 100" Awards will take place on August 27 at 5 PM at the Hyundai Card Music Library in Seoul. The event will be divided into two parts: the "billboard K POWER 100" Awards ceremony and the "billboard K Launch Party."


Written by Yoon Sang Geun
Translated by Lee So Yun