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On April 28, 2025, Forbes Korea named BTS' Jin as one of the most powerful celebrities of 2025. Among the list of 40 influential names of South Korea, Kim Seokjin, aka Jin, was placed at the #26 spot.
Forbes Korea's annual "Power Celebrity 40" ranks South Korea's 40 most influential entertainment and sports celebrities by financial earnings and media presence. Selection shows their importance and effect last year.
Fans of BTS' Jin were delighted with his latest recognition and flooded the internet with praise for the idol.
“performer, singer-songwriter, plays instruments, successful solo shows, writers/pds love him, face of gucci, has known restaurant since 2018, 1st hybe solo million seller, ceo by 31 w mission to help local farmers. a REAL definition of well rounded artist”
Fans celebrate as Forbes Korea honors BTS' Jin among its list of most powerful celebrities of 2025
While some said Kim Seok-jin truly deserved this recognition, others praised his hard work and accomplishments.
“Jin has really touched many facets of industry and is successful in everything he does, gaining new fans all the time. He deserves mad respect for his hard work and accomplishments,” a fan wrote.
“King Seokjin,” commented another fan.
“Congratulations Jin , well deserved !!!! I can't waittt for the BTS comebackkk !!!!!” wrote an admirer.
“It's not a secret for anyone, say something we don't know THE POWER OF KIM SEOKJIN,” commented a fan.
Some fans listed BTS' Jin’s achievements as Paris Olympics Torch Bearer, brand ambassador for labels like Gucci, FRED, and ALO Yoga, and so on. Other fans congratulated the idol.
“Jin proudly represented Korea as the Torch Bearer at last year's Paris Olympics. He is brand ambassador for Gucci, Fred, Alo, and many other brands. He is ready to embark on his first solo world tour later this year. May good things continue to happen for you Jin!” stated another admirer.
“CONGRATULATIONS JIN Keep on shining, they can never dim your light,” a fan wrote.
“Should higher rank than this coz Jin is CEO of Igin , so many brands ambassadors ,successful actors &singer as well,” commented an admirer.
“Powerful here means wealthy people who uses their high position to influence people by doing good & setting best examples & seokjin deserves higher spot on this one bcoz he not only tries to help financially but also physically that too in a subtle way,” wrote another fan.
BTS' Jin is set to drop his second solo album ECHO on May 16
On May 16, at 1:00 pm KST, the second solo album of BTS' Jin, ECHO, is set to be released. The seven tracks that will make up Jin's upcoming album were revealed on April 17. The ECHO song list is as follows:
- Don't Say You Love Me
- Nothing Without Your Love
- Loser (feat Yena)
- Rope It
- Travel with the Clouds
- Background
- To Me Today
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Kim Seokjin released his first solo album HAPPY on November 15, 2024.
In addition to his second album, Jin is also gearing up for his inaugural solo world tour, RUNSEOKJIN_ep.TOUR, set to commence on June 28, 2025.
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