Although they are still temporarily suspending their activities due to some members performing military service, BTS still retains their incredible charm.
BTS becomes the most powerful artist in the Korean entertainment industry in 2023
Recently, Joynew24 has just announced the list of the most powerful artists in the Korean entertainment industry in 2023, through a survey from September 18-25. The survey involved 200 people working in the entertainment industry, broadcasting, creators and entertainment journalists.
And quite surprisingly, BTS topped the list with a total of 35 votes, only after a short time the group ceded that position to Lee Jung Jae – the male lead of the survival blockbuster Squid Game in 2022 .
This victory once again affirms BTS’ lasting influence and popularity, even as members Jin, J-hope and Suga begin their military service.
More than 10 years after their debut, BTS has achieved many remarkable achievements, including topping the Billboard 200 chart, winning number one on the Billboard Hot 100, bagging many American music awards and winning nominations. Grammy. Adding to their musical legacy, BTS also appeared as a special envoy of the President of Korea at the United Nations General Assembly, and had a meeting with US President Joe Biden at the White House.
Although the group temporarily stopped working after Jin, J-hope and Suga were performing military service from December 2022, BTS’s influence remained stable. Both Jungkook, Jimin, V and RM have achieved impressive solo achievements, topping the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard 200 charts with hits like Jungkook’s Seventeen and Jimin’s Like Crazy . In addition, BTS recently renewed their contract with Big Hit, promising the group’s explosive return in 2025.
Following BTS, Lim Young Woong won 2nd place with 30 votes. Receiving widespread love from middle-aged fans in Korea, Lim Young Woong has excellently expanded his influence. His 2022 album titled I’m Hero has achieved sales of more than 1.1 million copies, thanks only to the strong support of the domestic audience.
Third place belongs to NewJeans with 19 votes. Since their debut, NewJeans has affirmed their solid position on domestic and international charts through hits such as Hype Boy, Ditto, Super Shy and ETA . Ranked 4th were Min Hee Jin, the creative director behind NewJeans, TV personality Dex and Jennie (Blackpink) with 10 votes each. Meanwhile, group Blackpink only won 9 votes, finishing in 7th place.
Ranked 8th with 6 votes each are Yoo Jae Suk, Bang Si Hyuk, Lee Hyori, Kim Eun Sook and actress Lim Ji Yeon.
