Lim Young-woong, Top 5 in Forbes' 'Power Celebrity 40' for Third Consecutive Year... The Era of Young-woong Continues with Record-Breaking Achievements

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Singer Lim Young-woong ranked fifth overall in the '2026 Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40'. Lim secured a spot in the 'Top 5' for three consecutive years, once again proving his exceptional influence.

Forbes Korea's annual 'Power Celebrity 40' calculates scores byly evaluating media mentions, TV appearances, SNS influence, and income. Lim Young-woong ranked fifth in 2021, seventh in 2022, and sixth in 2024, maintaining the fifth position for three consecutive years from 2024 to 2026. His celebrity index in 2025 was 32.28 points.

This year's ranking was significantly influenced by 'income (revenue)' and 'media influence'. Lim Young-woong serves as the main model for Hana Bank and Jung Kwan Jang. Hana Bank's official YouTube videos have surpassed tens of millions of views, leading to a sharp increase in new customers from the middle-aged and older demographics. KGC Ginseng Corporation has held 'Lim Young-woong merchandise giveaway events' during key seasons, resulting in crowds rushing to open stores.

Fan activities centered around the official fan cafe 'Young-woong Era' continue. The concert live-action film 'Lim Young-woong: I Am Hero The Stadium' remained in the global top 10 on OTT platforms for an extended period. Lim Young-woong is scheduled to hold a large-scale stadium concert at Goyang Stadium in September.

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