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News18
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
This TV Personality Beats BTS To Top The Most Influential Celebrity List In South Korea
South Korean TV personality Yoo Jae Suk surpassed BTS' standards, securing the top spot on the list of the most influential figures in the entertainment industry. BTS has become a worldwide sensation over the decade, and the members, including RM, Suga, Jin, Jimin, V, J-Hope and Jungkook, are some of the most loved celebrities in pop culture. With the K-pop boy band's rapid popularity internationally, the idols are often called 'living legends'. However, it seems in their home country someone else is ruling over the hearts and minds of people. For the second year in a row, the Sisa Journal conducted a yearly survey, which showed South Korean TV personality Yoo Jae Suk surpassed BTS' standards, securing the top spot on the list of the most influential figures in the entertainment industry. Yoo Jae Suk got ahead of BTS with a whopping 39-point difference, leading the regular civilians list with over 70 points while BTS stood at 31.4 points. They were followed by Kang Ho Dong, best known for his hosting and variety skills, and When Life Gives You Tangerines actress IU. The top list further consisted of renowned personalities, including Shin Dong Yup, Jun Hyun Moo, Lim Young Woong, BLACKPINK, Son Seok Hwi and Kim Oh Jun. In the experts' list, Yoo Jae Suk again secured the top spot with 23.6 points, defeating BTS. The top 3 also brought in BLACKPINK with a fervour, 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 was not included in the experts' list and was replaced by Channel Full Moon producer Na PD. Who Is Yoo Jae Suk? Yoo Jae Suk is a famous South Korean comedian, host and TV personality known for hosting various well-known variety television shows, including Infinite Challenge, Running Man, Happy Together and Hangout With Yoo. With his incredible sense of humour and quick wit, Yoo Jae Suk's appeal spread across a wide range of demographics. What Was BTS' Stand In The List? The results showed BTS to improve their standing in both lists from the previous year. In the civilian list, the OT7 improved their standing by 12 points, whereas the experts regarded them in a similar ranking as last year, with a growth of 1.6 points. This improvement came after the group's return following their discharge from mandatory military services. The group is currently in Los Angeles working on their comeback album, which is set to release in spring 2026. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Loading comments...
Pink Villa
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
BTS NOT most popular celebrity in South Korea? Surprising TV star takes over most influential list
BTS is a global icon when it comes to online presence and fan satisfaction. With the group's inclining upwards popularity internationally, they've often been dubbed 'living legends'. However, it seems that domestically, someone else is ruling the hearts and minds of civilians and experts. For the second year in a row, the Sisa Journal conducted a yearly survey that has placed the group at the penultimate spot on the list of the most influential figures in the entertainment industry. Surpassing BTS' standards is TV personality Yoo Jae Suk, who has remained the top pick from normal people as well as experienced professionals in the field. 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.
