BTS Jungkook, Cristiano Ronaldo, Elon Musk, Donald Trump: Named Top 25 Most Famous People Worldwide

BTS’s Jungkook has proven his ‘world-class’ presence by being selected as one of the 25 most famous people in the world.

Jungkook was included in the ‘Top 25 Most Famous Persons in the World’ list selected by worldfamousthings.com, an informative website that introduces famous people, places, foods, natural phenomena, and works of art from all over the world. Jungkook ranked 18th on the list, the only K-pop artist to be included.

The list also includes soccer players Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, the wealthiest person and entrepreneur Elon Musk, current US President Donald Trump, pop stars Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, YouTuber MrBeast, influencer Kim Kardashian, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, and NBA player LeBron James, among others from music, sports, politics, and Silicon Valley.

worldfamousthings described Jungkook as “a globally popular and influential music star,” adding, “Jungkook has captivated the hearts of countless fans around the world with his powerful voice, charming personality, and outstanding performance, and is an international icon who is popular not only in Korea but also around the world.”

They continued, “Jungkook topped overseas charts with solo songs such as ‘Seven’, ‘3D’, and ‘Standing Next to You’ and is loved by billions of fans,” adding, “These activities prove that Jungkook is not only a member of a group, but also a powerful independent artist with a huge global fandom.”

Furthermore, they predicted, “Jungkook will be one of the most famous and acclaimed young artists in the world in 2026, and will inspire fans through his music, talent, and dedication.”

Previously, Jungkook was also included in the ‘Top 15 Most Famous People in the World’ list selected by the American portal site AOL. He and Justin Bieber were the only two male artists included.

He was also recognized as an international fashion icon, ranking 11th on Esquire magazine’s list of ’50 Most Stylish Men in Music’.

Jungkook recently became the first Korean to be an official global ambassador for the Swiss luxury watch brand Hublot, and was selected as the first male global ambassador for the luxury brand Chanel Beauty, once again proving that he is an icon of the era.