The value of shares held by Korea’s top stockholders rose sharply this year. BTS members Jimin, V, and Jungkook are among the country’s youngest stock-rich individuals.
According to a survey released on December 24 by CEO Score, the total value of shares held by the top 100 individual stockholders of listed companies reached 177.21 trillion won as of December 19. This represents an increase of nearly 70 trillion won, or 64.6 percent, compared to the end of last year.
Within this list, Jimin, V, and Jungkook each hold shares valued at approximately 21.4 billion won. While they do not rank among the top stockholders overall, they stand out among young investors, especially those under 30.
The source of their stock wealth dates back to 2020, shortly before HYBE, then known as Big Hit Entertainment, went public. According to official regulatory filings, HYBE founder Bang Si Hyuk gifted a total of 478,695 shares of common stock equally to all seven BTS members. Each member received 68,385 shares as a gesture to strengthen their long-term partnership with the company.
At the time of HYBE’s IPO in October 2020, each member’s shares were valued at around 9.23 billion won. As HYBE’s stock price rose over the following years, the value of those shares increased significantly.
By June 2025, the combined value of the original gift to all seven members was estimated at 149.8 billion won. As of December 2025, the shares still held by Jimin, V, and Jungkook are each worth about 21.4 billion won.
Some members have sold portions of their holdings in previous years. According to a 2021 HYBE stock holding change report, Jin sold 16,000 shares, RM sold 10,385 shares, and J-Hope sold 5,601 shares. As a result, ownership levels among members are no longer equal. Their collective stake has fallen below the original 1.1 percent. Public disclosures show that Jungkook is one of HYBE’s top ten individual shareholders.
While Jimin, V, and Jungkook’s HYBE shares are valued at 20+ billion won, they represent only one part of the members’ overall wealth. Each BTS member is estimated to have an individual net worth of around 60 billion won. Their wealth is built through world tours, music sales, solo projects, and major international brand endorsements.
The BTS stock holdings are also closely tied to HYBE’s corporate performance. At the time of its IPO, BTS accounted for more than 87 percent of the company’s revenue, and the company’s share price has historically responded strongly to BTS-related news.
The announcements related to the members finishing their military service and comeback in mid-2025 also gave investors more confidence.
In the broader stock market, Samsung executives and heirs dominate the top spots. Among young stockholders under 30, only a few have shares worth over 100 billion won.
