Dang, talk about award magnets. As 2010 nears its end, SNSD is just hauling in achievements left and right. To add to their hefty list is a placement on the “Pop Culture Power Leader Big 30″– a chart of thirty influential individuals/groups in the fields of broadcasting, films, performances, music, and entertainment. Conveniently fitting all five categories, SNSD ranked #4, moving up 10 places from last year’s #14.
CEO of CJ Entertainment and Vice-Chairwoman of CJ Group Lee Mi Kyung came in first, with SM Entertainment founder Lee Sooman second, comedian Kang Ho Dong third, comedian Yoo Jae Suk fifth, and YG Entertainment founder Yang Hyun Suk sixth.
Last year's ranking is in parentheses
The achievement illustrates the influence of the girls not only in Korea, but worldwide- a recognizable symbol of Kpop girl groups and an emblem of Korean culture overall. Adding to the feat is the fact that the compilation is not merely a hastily-made list of famous celebrities, but a carefully chosen chart by panels of industry experts and professionals. Legit yo.
We’re so proud of SNSD for becoming such a widely known, positive representation of South Korea. They truly deserve it. Make sure to show your love as well down in the comments 😀
Sources: fanwonder.com; biz.heraldm.com
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wow it’s so amazing snsd fighting
One correction w. your article just posted!
“Jpop singer Lee Mi Kyung came in first”
She is actually CEO of CJ Entertainment & Vice Chair of CJ Group plus grand daughter of Samsung Group founder.
Thanks for all you do, Herro & SNSDKorean!
thanks for the correction!
AMAZING indeed 😀 😀 😀 !!!!! All POWER to our beautiful “9” for a fruitful 2011 ahead 😉 !!!! SNSD HWAITING !!!!
can anyone tell me whose number 1 is?? Thank You Very Much
congrats to snsd~ they truly are the girl group of korea 😀
btw lee mikyung isn’t a jpop singer lol she’s the one that is like in charge of CJ Entertainment & Media. the one that is behind mnet and everything ><;
sones are always proud of our girls.. they come this far!!
nd we’re going to go further!!! soshi and sones hwaitaeng!!!
power of 9
To end the year you guys should do a list of all of their awards this year xP
This is effin amazing… they’re up there with the industry’s big names. I’m so proud of them!
We sones are proud of their amazing achievement .With their up and coming album i wish them all the best..!
Amazing just the way they are : ) Always support SNSD! Fighting
OMG ….congrats SNSD!!!! ….. I wanna see SNSD no.1 next year hehehehe LOL
congratz SNSD…..im so happy for u all!
next year no.1, oricon chart no.1, music bank no.1 for xxx weeks……….haha….
SNSD, fighting! ^^
Why the hell is 2PM and 2NE1 on there??
But SNSD is really a leader.
They changed me. (In a good way) ♥
What won’t they win? Seriously lol! =D So proud to be a SONE!
Everyone else are veterens and seniors in the korean entertainment industry. And a massive improvement from 14th place to 4th place!!
SNSD empowers the new generation no matter what race, gender, and age you are in the world.