HYBE recently lost a great employee, but ARMYs want to fill the open position.
Kim Hyun Jung (also known as Nicole) has reportedly left HYBE to join U.S.-based Colombia Records. The former HYBE VP, who served as A&R General Manager, previously worked with BTS and TXT. She served in communication for BTS’s international collaborations, including Coldplay, Halsey, Megan Thee Stallion, Charlie Puth, and Nicki Minaj. She also was frequently spotted with the BTS members during their international trips.
Kim Hyunjung aka NICOLE (bts translator) thanks bro. Have safe journey to your new career and best of luck! Thanks for taking care BTS pic.twitter.com/2aZ1VYiTL6
— Jeoff07 (@jeoff07) May 19, 2023
Nicole, who worked as a translator with BTS and Hybe since 2017, left the company
I hope she is successful wherever she is
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— 𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐘♡𝐁𝐓𝐒 (@bts_lovr_7) May 19, 2023
While many ARMYs are sad to see her go, some are hoping to potentially fill the now-vacant position at HYBE. Although she was much more than a “translator,” ARMYs are joking that they are ready to apply for the job.
i’ll be at hybe tomorrow trying to become bts new translator don’t worry pic.twitter.com/zT6f0U1H04
— skya
🪩 (@andfuckvmin) May 19, 2023
and if the tannies need a new translator just know I’m here. It would be a daebak opportunity and I jinja jinja would appreciate it. Kamsamida @bts_bighit
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— haecum⁷ (@jewnibbIes) May 19, 2023
me trying to revise all the korean words ik from annyeong to saranghae to pali to daebak to ssibal so i can apply for bts translator recruitment before any non-army i can’t let my hardwork of trying to understand bts lives w/o subs go to waste like thatpic.twitter.com/iZIM2QqSpw
— zoe⁷
(@barbiejunkoo) May 19, 2023
me studying korean so that i can be BTS‘s next translator pic.twitter.com/HLmzPzVZDY
— SUNNY⁷ misses her sunshine (@sunny_sa7) May 19, 2023
Would you apply for the job if HYBE opened an application?