BTS NOT most popular celebrity in South Korea? Surprising TV star takes over most influential list
BTS gets one-upped by Yoo Jae Suk
With a whopping 39 points difference in their standing, Yoo Jae Suk leads the list for the regular civilians, with over 70 points favoring him, while BTS stands at 31.4 points. They are followed by Kang Ho Dong, known for his hosting and variety skills often seen in shows like Ask Anything (Knowing Bros), with 13.8 points. Tied with him is singer-actress IU, coming in next with her portrayal in When Life Gives You Tangerines, aiding her fame. The top 10 is completed with Shin Dong Youp, Jun Hyun Moo, Lim Young Woong, BLACKPINK, Son Seok Hwi, and Kim Oh Jun.
The expert list does not appear much different for the septet, as they trail behind Yoo Jae Suk with 23.6 points. Here, the top 3 bring in BLACKPINK with a fervor, followed by IU, Kang Ho Dong, Son Seok Hwi, Shin Dong Youp, Na Young Seok, Jun Hyun Moo, and Kim Oh Jun. Singer Lim Young Woong is not included in the professionals' list, replaced by Channel Full Moon producer Na PD.
BTS' results have taken an improvement, with their civilian standing improving by around 12 points, probably thanks to the members' completed military services. The experts have regarded them in a similar ranking as last year, with a growth of only 1.6 points.
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