Stray Kids, Big Ocean, and Cha Eun-woo have made it to the prestigious Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 list in the Entertainment & Sports category, solidifying their influence across the region.
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| [Stray Kids | Photo courtesy of JYP Entertainment] |
Forbes released the 2025 list on May 15th, highlighting 30 rising stars under the age of 30 in ten categories, including finance, sports, arts, and entertainment. The list recognizes young leaders from the Asia-Pacific region who are making significant impacts in their respective fields.
Forbes praised Stray Kids as the third K-pop group to top the Billboard 200 Albums Chart, noting their distinctive rock-influenced hits and growing global popularity.
Big Ocean, known as the world’s first deaf idol group, was also recognized. According to Forbes, Big Ocean uses AI technology to record vocals and wears special vibration devices during performances to sync dance moves, demonstrating how technology can bridge communication gaps. Since releasing their debut mini-album in November 2024, the group has garnered over 1 million Instagram followers.
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| [Big Ocean | Photo courtesy of Parastar Entertainment] |
Meanwhile, Cha Eun-woo, a multi-talented singer, actor, and model, continues to make waves in the advertising industry, further cementing his status as a rising star in the entertainment sector.
Also included in the list are actress Go Min-si and Yerin Ha, the Korean-Australian granddaughter of veteran actress Son Sook, both recognized for their exceptional talent and rising profiles in acting.
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| [Go Min-si | Photo courtesy of Mystic Story] |
Forbes Asia’s 30 Under 30 list annually spotlights influential young leaders across diverse fields, celebrating their achievements and potential to shape the future.