tall, handsome, kind, considerate, incredibly intelligent, infinitely funny, emotionally mature, can sing, can clean, can cook AND goes to vote. i don’t want a man, i want THIS man 😭
BTS Jin ranked No. 6 on Forbes Korea’s Power Celebrity list, making him the highest ranked member with BTS members. Congratulations!
[Forbes Korea] 260527 Solo Influence Bigger Than the Full Group - 2026 Power Celebrity 40 Rankings
⭐BTS Jin built an independent presence based on an emotional fandom and strong public favorability.
In 2026, the rules across the culture and sports industries changed. These days, celebrity status alone is no longer enough. The figures rising to the top are those who mobilize fandoms, expand their reach, and directly operate their own platforms. This year’s Power Celebrity list selected by Forbes Korea clearly reflects that shift.
The way Forbes Korea views celebrities has always been different. Rather than asking who is the most loved, it focused on who possesses the strongest economic influence. It looked at the flow of capital rather than fandom excitement, and valued the sustainability of influence over short term buzz. Celebrities were interpreted not simply as stars, but as industrial assets. The “Power Celebrity 40” is not just a popularity poll. While annual income is the core selection criterion, media mentions, social media buzz, and public voting are also reflected to calculate the “Forbes Korea Celebrity Index.” More important than the numbers themselves is what those figures represent.
Income shows who moves the market. Media exposure indicates who remains at the center of public conversation. Social media influence reveals who communicates directly with fandoms without relying on traditional media. Voting demonstrates whether that influence translates into actual fan mobilization. Ultimately, all of these indicators point to one thing: which celebrities shape the flow of attention and influence the direction of culture. It is closer to a map showing where today’s strongest cultural power lies.
The most notable trend on this year’s list is the return of major idols. BTS (No. 1) returned. After ending a 3 year and 9 month “military hiatus” caused by mandatory service, the group reunited as a full team, once again becoming one of the most symbolic acts in the history of Forbes Korea’s Power Celebrity rankings. What makes this comeback even more significant is that the hiatus did not weaken the group’s overall power because of the members’ individual activities. While full group promotions were paused, each member expanded their own field of influence. As a result, their individual IP brands grew even larger, which in turn further expanded the weight and power of the BTS name itself.
BTS Jin (No. 6) built an independent presence through his emotional fandom and broad public appeal. V (No. 7) expanded into luxury and fashion, while Jungkook (No. 8) strengthened his image as a global pop star. J-Hope (No. 10) established himself as a global performer, while RM (No. 11) became active in the art and culture sphere. Jimin (No. 12) built a strong personal brand centered on fashion, visuals, and performance, while SUGA (No. 18) strengthened his capabilities as a producer through solo activities.
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CONGRATULATIONS JIN
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I will always admire that Seokjin took a 30-hour flight to go to Argentina to sing just one song to say goodbye to ARMYs. That's the biggest act of love I've ever seen from an artist To his fans