In a momentous occasion, Gold House has unveiled its highly anticipated A100 List of Most Impactful Asian Pacific Leaders for 2024, and the Korean entertainment industry is shining bright with recognition. Among the esteemed honorees are popular K-pop groups Stray Kids and BTS’ Jungkook, as well as actor Lee Jung-jae from the hit series “Squid Game.”
The A100 List celebrates the achievements of 100 Asian Pacific leaders who have made significant contributions to American culture and society over the past year. This year, the spotlight is on the entertainment and media category, where these Korean stars have left a lasting impact.
Notably, following their electrifying performance at Coachella, rising K-pop group ATEEZ has also been acknowledged under the New Gold Honour category, solidifying their position as emerging leaders in the Asian Pacific community.
In addition to the individual accolades, HYBE founder and chairman Bang Si-hyuk has been recognized as a Gold Legend alongside esteemed figures like Bollywood director-producer Karan Johar, actress-director Lucy Liu, and model-writer Padma Lakshmi.
The A100 List is a prestigious annual event that highlights the achievements of Asians and Pacific Islanders who have made a significant impact on culture and society. This year’s honorees will be celebrated at the upcoming Gold Gala event at the Music Center in downtown Los Angeles on May 11, where Saweetie will receive the first-ever Billboard Gold Music Honor and perform for the star-studded audience.
The recognition of these Korean stars on the A100 List is a testament to their global influence and the growing impact of Asian talent in the entertainment industry.