Who are The Most Powerful Actors and Actresses According to Forbes Korea?

- September 21, 2022

Forbes Korea released the Power Celebrity 40, which is based on the celebrity's annual income (50%) and their media, broadcasting and social media influences.

Here are the Korean actors and actresses that were included in the list, number is based on their position in the Top 40 listing.

(other celebrities like singers, broadcasters, athletes can be seen on the link)

6. Lee Seung Gi - 137.6 points

Current drama - The Law Cafe

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8. Yoon Yeo Jeong - 128.8 points

Last seen in the drama Pachinco.

Her performance at Minari earned her recognition on a global scale (2020). She became the first Korean actress to receive nominations for and wins in the Best Supporting Actress categories of the Screen Actors Guild Award, Independent Spirit Award, British Academy Film Award, Academy Award, and Critics' Choice Movie Award thanks to her widely praised portrayal of Soon-ja in the movie.

11. IU / Lee Ji Eun - 115.3 points

Last seen in the drama Hotel del Luna and the movie Broker

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12. Park Seo Joon - 113.2 points

Last seen in the drama Itaewon Class, currently in Youth MT

Park Seo Joon in The Marvels

18. Lee Jung Jae - 77.7 points

Last seen on the drama Squid Game and movie Hunt which he also directed.

He played Seong Gi-hun in the Netflix survival drama Squid Game and attained tremendous international recognition and stardom. He was nominated for a plethora of awards for his performance, including the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Drama Series, the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Television Series Drama, the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series, and many others.

Lee Jung Jae wins the Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actor