Forbes Release Top 40 Most Powerful Celebrities In Korea

Forbes has released their annual ranking of the top 40 most powerful celebrities in Korea!

BTS took first place this year, rising four spots from Last year‘s ranking. Wanna One came in second as blue chips in the advertising world, and TWICE maintained their spot at No. 3 with their powerful impact on the music scene.

EXO ranked fourth for the second consecutive year after topping the list in 2015 and 2016. IU made a return to the ranking this year following the success of her music releases and TV show appearances.

Take a look at the complete list below!
1. BTS

2. Wanna One

3. TWICE

4. EXO

5. IU

6. Song Hye Kyo

7. Song Joong Ki

8. Park Bo Gum

9. Kim Yuna

10. Ryu Hyun Jin (athlete)

11. Red Velvet

12. Suzy

13. Son Heung Min (athlete)

14. Jung Hyun (athlete)

15. AOA

16. Taeyeon

17. Jung Woo Sung

18. Jun Hyun Moo

19. Kim Hee Sun

20. Lee Hyori

21. G-Dragon

22. Park Seo Joon

23. Jung Yoo Mi

24. Gong Yoo

25. Park Sung Hyun (athlete)

26. Honey Lee

27. Kang Ho Dong

28. Choo Shin Soo (athlete)

29. Sunmi

30. YoonA

31. Oh Seung Hwan (athlete)

32. Shin Dong Yup

33. Lee Seung Gi

34. Ha Jung Woo

35. BoA

36. Ryu Jun Yeol

37. Kang Sora

38. Baek Jong Won (chef)

39. Bolbbalgan4

40. Hong Jin Young