200 people participated in a survey, including the entertainment reporters, film and content producers, and staff members of entertainment and broadcasting companies, and selected Yoo Hae Suk, Song Joong Ki, and more as this year's most powerful people in the entertainment industry.
Read the article to know the others who were chosen!
JoyNews24, one of the leading high-quality entertainment business magazines in the heart of Seoul, celebrated its 17th anniversary. In line with this, the magazine conducted a survey from October 12 to 19 to select the dramas, movies, actors, singers, and entertainment shows that made a breakthrough in 2021.
Youn Yuh Jung, Yoo Jae Suk, Song Joong Ki, & More: Korean Celebrities Chosen as the 'Most Powerful People in Entertainment' 2021
There were 200 people who participated in the survey. including the journalists, film and content producers, and staff members of entertainment and broadcasting companies.
Amid the pandemic, the world of entertainment played a vital role in giving comfort and satisfaction to audiences worldwide. Pop culture also pioneered new progress this year not just in South Korea but in different regions, including the western countries.
Various amazing records were set in different entertainment fields, such as dramas, film, music, and broadcasting.
Apart from BTS who dominated the Billboard charts this 2021 and attained remarkable results in the global market, "Minari" actress Youn Yuh Jung brought pride to her homeland as she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
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Then, Netflix's original series "Squid Game" hit the entertainment market by storm and received a massive success worldwide.
Due to its popularity and compelling concept, the Kdrama proved that South Korea can be a content powerhouse.
'Squid Game' Star Lee Jung Jae, Jung Ho Yeon, and more Also Chosen as the 'Most Powerful People in Entertainment' 2021
BTS took the 1st place and received 91 votes, making them 2021's "Most Powerful People in the Entertainment Industry."
Dubbed as the "Nation's MC," "Running Man" host Yoo Jae Suk made it to second place and received an impressive 27 votes. He has expanded his influence through famous shows, such as tvN's "You Quiz on the Block," SBS' "Running Man," and MBC's "Hang Out With Yoo."
Yoo Jae Suk is one of the popular public figures among his entertainment colleagues who receives overwhelming love from many for his genuine personality and brilliant stints.
K-content such as dramas and films have become more popular and enjoyed by people all across the globe through various streaming platforms.
Meanwhile, due to the success of "Squid Game," two of its stars Lee Jung Jae and Jung Ho Yeon, made it to the fourth (13 votes) and fifth (11 votes), while Youn Yuh Jung reserved her spot in sixth place.
BLACKPINK, IU, Lim Young Woong, Bang Si Hyuk, Taeyeon, SEVENTEEN, Kim Seon Ho, Song Joong Ki, Go Hyun Jung, Shin Min Ah, and more are also chosen as the most powerful people in entertainment this 2021.
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Shai Collins wrote this.
