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Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40

Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 is an annual list published by Forbes Korea magazine since 2009. The catalog presents a compilation of the forty most powerful celebrities in the South Korean sports and entertainment spheres. These figures are classified based on their noteworthy accomplishments in their respective fields, media exposure, social media popularity, scope of appearances, and their earnings throughout the previous year. Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 is the Korean version of the Highest-paid Celebrity 100 selected annually by Forbes in the United States.

Selection process
The ranking is determined by calculating a "Celebrity Index" based on four main categories: annual earnings (from broadcasting, advertisements, music sales, and concerts), media exposure, social media presence, and professional awards. Starting in 2026, the process integrated a global fan voting component via the platform Mnet Plus, allowing domestic and international fans to influence the final rankings. ==Top 10 by year==
Top 10 by year
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Special recognition
For the 2026 edition, Forbes Korea introduced an official voting process through the Mnet Plus platform to factor fan support into the final rankings. The celebrity who secures the first place is awarded a physical winner's trophy and receives exclusive promotional rewards, including online PR and a featured advertisement in the Forbes Korea magazine. This voting system allows the public to have a direct voice in identifying the "Top Power Celebrity" of the year by evaluating public influence and cultural impact alongside the list's traditional metrics. ==References==
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