Samsung’s Lee Jae-yong tops South Korea’s richest shareholders as BTS members rise in rankings
South Korea’s wealthiest shareholders have been ranked in a new list of the top 100 individuals holding stock in listed companies. The combined value of their shares totals 177.2 trillion won. Samsung’s Lee Jae-yong leads the rankings, while younger investors, including BTS members, also feature prominently.
Samsung Electronics Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong remains the country’s top shareholder, with holdings worth 23.4 trillion won. Behind him, Meritz Financial Group Chairman Cho Jung-ho ranks second, holding 10.7 trillion won in stocks. Three members of the Samsung family—Lee Jae-yong’s mother and sisters—occupy the third to fifth positions.
Newcomers to the list include Aimed Bio founder and CTO Nam Do-hyun, who ranks 28th with 1.56 trillion won in holdings. Robotis CEO Kim Byoung-soo also enters at 40th place, holding 974.6 billion won in shares. Among younger investors, BTS members stand out. Each holds 68,385 shares of HYBE, valued at around 21.4 billion won. Jimin, V, and Jungkook are listed among the top 100 richest shareholders under 30, collectively ranking 28th in that category.
The rankings highlight the dominance of established business leaders alongside rising stars in tech and entertainment. Samsung’s influence remains strong, while younger figures like BTS members and tech entrepreneurs secure their positions among the wealthiest shareholders in South Korea.
