BTS consolidates its financial power as V ranks among South Korea’s youngest “stock-rich” figures

V of BTS has been recognised as one of the country’s youngest individuals considered “stock-rich”, sharing the position with Jimin and Jung Kook.

Beyond music, BTS continues to demonstrate that its influence extends firmly into the business and financial sphere. According to a recent report by corporate analysis firm CEO Score, V ranks among the top 100 individuals under 30 with the highest shareholdings in publicly listed companies in South Korea.

The study reveals that V holds 28th place in the ranking, tied with fellow members Jimin and Jung Kook. All three own the exact same number of shares: 68,385 shares of HYBE, currently valued at approximately 21.4 billion South Korean won, equivalent to around 14.8 million US dollars.

These holdings stem from a key decision made in 2020 by Bang Si Hyuk, chairman of HYBE, who distributed a total of 478,695 shares among the group’s seven members. Each member received 68,385 shares, firmly establishing them as strategic partners within the conglomerate that manages their careers.

As of 19 December 2025 (local time), Suga, Jimin, V and Jung Kook have retained their full shareholdings. Meanwhile, J-Hope holds 62,784 shares, RM owns 58,000 shares, and Jin retains 52,385 shares, with slightly lower — yet still multi-million — valuations.

The report also notes that the top position in the overall ranking is held by Lee Jae Yong, chairman of Samsung Electronics, while Bang Si Hyuk appears in tenth place.

The figures reinforce an increasingly clear reality: BTS is not only a global cultural phenomenon, but also a compelling case study in long-term financial success and brand management.