In a glittering acknowledgment of their rising stardom, both IVE and actress Kim Si Eun have secured coveted spots on Forbes’ prestigious “30 Under 30 Asia” list for 2022.
Forbes annually curates this illustrious lineup, celebrating 30 exceptional young leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs across ten diverse categories, including the vibrant realms of Entertainment & Sports.
Among the luminaries spotlighted this year, IVE and Kim Si Eun stand out as shining examples of talent and promise in their respective fields.
For IVE, Forbes lauds the sensational sextet’s meteoric rise within the fiercely competitive K-pop landscape. Debuting in December 2021 with the electrifying anthem “ELEVEN,” IVE swiftly took over global audiences, amassing over 220 million views on YouTube.
Their accolades continued to mount, with prestigious wins at the Mnet Asian Music Awards and the Golden Disc Awards, solidifying their status as a breakout sensation.
IVE’s magnetic charm and musical prowess, coupled with their strategic management under Starship Entertainment, have propelled them to the forefront of the industry, earning them the esteemed title of Puma’s regional brand ambassador.
After making her silver screen debut in 2016, Kim Si Eun soared to prominence with her standout performance in the acclaimed drama “Next Sohee,” garnering widespread acclaim and accolades, including the coveted Best New Film Actress award at South Korea’s prestigious Baeksang Arts Awards.
With upcoming roles in highly anticipated projects like the second season of Netflix’s blockbuster “Squid Game” and the Disney+ series “Knock Off,” opposite superstar Kim Soo Hyun, Kim Si Eun’s star continues to ascend.
