BTS member Jin (Kim Seok-jin) has officially proved his massive status in the high-fashion industry by winning a major national popularity poll centered around luxury style and media influence. According to an announcement by Forbes Korea on June 1, 2026, the global icon safely claimed the No. 1 spot in a highly competitive public survey titled, “The Most Anticipated Fashion Magazine Cover Artist.” ### Dominating the High Fashion Voting Charts The special project was organized as a massive collaborative effort between business magazine Forbes Korea and the global K-pop platform Mnet Plus, with official voting running from April 17 to April 30. When the final global ballots were officially tallied, Jin completely dominated the star-studded nominee field, capturing a massive 44.1% of the total vote share to secure his absolute victory.
Industry experts note that this massive win perfectly matches Jin’s current high-profile lineup of corporate partnerships with the world’s most exclusive luxury houses. The multi-talented artist currently serves as the official global brand ambassador for multiple premium labels across different lifestyle sectors, including:
- Gucci: The legendary Italian high-fashion house.
- FRED: The prestigious French fine jewelry brand.
- Alo Yoga: The premium, trend-setting global athleisure and lifestyle brand.
Through his highly successful lookbooks and international campaign rollouts for these brands, Jin has earned widespread praise for his classic, sophisticated visual style and immense commercial selling power.
The Highest-Ranking BTS Member on the Power Celebrity 40
In addition to his fashion poll victory, Forbes Korea re-confirmed Jin’s immense economic value by highlighting his historic position on the 2026 Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 master index.
Jin safely landed at No. 6 in the overall comprehensive rankings, scoring an incredible celebrity power index rating of 11.92. This makes him the absolute highest-ranking individual member of BTS on the 2026 list, as well as the No. 2 highest-ranking solo idol across the entire Korean entertainment industry. By scoring top marks across annual income, massive media coverage, and intense global fandom voting, Jin continues to safely demonstrate his unmatched influence as a premium personal brand on the global stage.