BTS’ Jin achieved sixth place on the Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 2026 list, making him the highest-ranked member of his group in the individual category. The BTS member also became the second-highest-ranked solo idol artist overall, with a celebrity index score of 11.92. While BTS secured the No. 1 position as a group, the “Super Tuna” singer stood out for his individual success in music, entertainment, and advertising. His growing popularity has helped him build a strong legacy outside his role in the boy group.
#JIN ranks #6 as Forbes Korea’s Power Celebrity 40 making him the highest ranking BTS member while BTS ranks at #1.
CONGRATULATIONS JIN
CONGRATULATIONS BTS pic.twitter.com/oyihy6yB07— JA (@jinniesarchives) May 27, 2026
In addition, Jin’s second solo mini-album “Echo” became another important milestone for the singer. The project’s main single, “Don’t Say You Love Me,” reached #1 on Spotify’s Global Chart after its release in May 2026. Also, his solo fan concert tour “RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR” made waves after ranking ninth on Billboard’s Top Tour Monthly Chart. The tour reportedly recorded the highest revenue and audience numbers ever achieved by an Asian solo artist. It also placed 14th on Polstar’s “Global Concert Tour Top 20” list.
Besides music, Jin has continued to be a main face the advertising industry. He is currently a global ambassador for several brands, including Gucci, Laneige, Alo, and FRED. Companies connected to Jin have also reported strong sales growth as a result of their partnerships. For example, Dongwon Tuna saw exports to Japan increase by about 50%, and exports to the United States rose by around 30% after selecting him as the face of their brand.
But the BTS Forbes Korea Power Celebrity reign does not stop there. Besides taking the top spot as a group and Jin ranking sixth as a solo act, three more members of the boy group make waves on the list. Member V appears at the seventh spot, right below Jin. Then, Jungkook makes an appearance at eighth place, and j-hope wraps up the top 10.
Read the full top 10 below:
- BTS.
- G-DRAGON (BIGBANG).
- BLACKPINK.
- Son Heung Min.
- Lim Young Woong.
- Jin (BTS).
- V (BTS).
- JUNGKOOK (BTS).
- Lee Jung Hoo.
- j-hope (BTS).
