BTS' Jin secured first place in the K-Pop category at the Forbes Korea Premium Brand Awards, garnering 39.55% of the votes in a global fan poll held from September 10 to 30 via IdolChamp. These awards, organized by Forbes Korea and JoongAng Ilbo, honor individuals who have helped improve consumer loyalty and economic value through campaigns.
Kim Seokjin will be awarded a trophy, featured in JoongAng Daily, and receive coverage in Forbes Korea. The new award shows his brand power, including those with Gucci and Laneige.
Fans of Jin were happy with the award he got. As a result, his followers flooded the social media with their best wishes for the Running Wild vocalist.
One of them on X stated: “CONGRATULATIONS JIN. JIN STRONGEST BRAND POWER #JINwinsatFKA2025 #방탄소년단진 #진.”
Fans rejoice as BTS' Jin takes over first place at the Forbes Korea Premium Brand Awards
One of Seokjin’s fans expressed: “Congratulations, JIN!!! More power and success to you!”
Another fan said that BTS' Jin well deserved this recognition: “So well-deserved. CONGRATULATIONS JIN JIN STRONGEST BRAND POWER #방탄소년단진 #진 #BTSJIN #JIN.”
Another fan wrote: “Keep Shining Brilliantly Jin. CONGRATULATIONS JIN. JIN STRONGEST BRAND POWER #방탄소년단진 #진 #BTSJIN #JIN.”
Another fan referred to the idol as premium man: “PREMIUM MAN KIM SEOKJIN. CONGRATULATIONS JIN. JIN STRONGEST BRAND POWER #진 #방탄소년단진 #JIN #BTSJIN @BTS_twt.”
A fan congratulated Jin on his new milestone: “No doubt, he has the strongest brand power!! CONGRATULATIONS JIN. JIN STRONGEST BRAND POWER.”
Another follower wrote: “Jin truly deserves this award .. It's a well-deserved recognition!!! CONGRATULATIONS JIN. JIN STRONGEST BRAND POWER #방탄소년단진 #진 #BTSJIN #JIN.”
BTS' Jin emerged as most mentioned celebrity in Milan Fashion Week
The Astronaut idol was the standout influencer and celebrity at Milan Fashion Week, leading as the most mentioned figure on social media throughout the event. The BTS singer graced the Gucci Spring'26 show in Milan.
During the Fashion Week, the keywords “Kim Seokjin” and “Gucci” with their hashtags became the most frequently used ones. Jin secured the top position with a 37.50% Share of Voice, while Namjoon followed in second place with 14.69%.
Moreover, Gucci turned out to be the fashion brand with the strongest social media presence at the event.