These artists are not only topping the music charts but also the famous ‘Forbes Korea.’ In their latest issue of ‘2014 Korean Celebrity 40′ list, they ranked celebrities according to their popularity when it comes to sales, exposure in media, broadcasting activities, and professionalism.
Girls’ Generation tops in the first place for three years in a row now. From being in the top five for the last six years, Girls’ Generation really made an impact in the KPop industry.
Among the top ranked celebrities also include Big Bang in 2nd, Suzy in 3rd, EXO in 5th, TVXQ in 7th, SHINee in 8th, IU in 10th, Yoo Jae Suk and Psy in 12th, Lee Seung Gi and CNBLUE in 14th, and Lee Byung Hun in 16th.