- BTS members’ HYBE stakes have grown notably since 2020.
- V, Jimin & Jungkook rank among the nation’s wealthiest shareholders under 30.
- Their holdings reflect a growing trend of celebrities turning influence into investment.
BTS members are now being counted amongst the top South Korean corporate wealth elite, as V, Jimin, and Jungkook get named in CEO Score's Top 100 list of the richest shareholders under the age of 30. The members’ presence showcases how the group’s cultural supremacy has transformed into a long-term financial power.
BTS received a total of 478,695 shares (68,385 shares apiece) of HYBE, the group's parent organization, in 2020. HYBE chairman Bang Si-hyuk gave the shares as a gift. As of Dec 19, 2025, the stakes were valued at around ₩21.4 billion (~ $14.8 million USD) each, ranking 28th among individual owners under 30 nationwide.
These HYBE shares were distributed evenly among the seven members of the global K-pop band prior to the company's IPO listing. Nevertheless, V, Jimin, and Jungkook seem to have maintained their entire allotments. Notably, the trio's stock values have individually climbed by ₩8.2B (~ $5.7M) in the last year, up from ₩13.2B (~ $9.1M) in 2024.
BTS Amid South Korea’s Corporate Heavyweights
The broader CEO Score list is dominated by renowned South Korean corporate titans. Lee Jae-yong, executive chairman of Samsung Electronics, leads the overall ranking, with stock holdings worth tens of trillions of won, with other prominent business figures like Meritz Financial Group Chairman Cho Jung-ho close behind.
For BTS, the milestone represents a type of wealth accumulation that goes beyond direct entertainment income. Unlike tour profits or song royalties, their HYBE ownership serves as a long-term portfolio anchor, linked to the company's market performance.
Other members also have substantial shares in HYBE. J-Hope, RM, and Jin each have shares valued above ₩10B (~ $6.9M), though at varied levels due to portfolio revisions. Despite not being mentioned in the published survey findings, industry reports claim Suga retains his own shares. Additionally, amongst the other entertainment sector figures, HYBE's Bang Si-hyuk is placed 10th overall, with stock holdings worth ₩4.12 trillion (~ $2.85B).
Their presence highlights a new dynamic in celebrity finance where brand influence and corporate equity are merging, transforming cultural capital into measurable economic status. For celebrities who began their careers on global platforms, these rankings represent a developing legacy in which pop culture and finance markets meet substantially.
