1. Dilraba Dilmurat
Dilraba Dilmurat, born June 3, 1992, is a famous Uyghur actress from China, also known by her Chinese name Địch Lệ Nhiệt Ba. A prominent member of the younger generation of Chinese actresses, Dilraba grew up in an artistic family and was trained in dance, piano, and violin from a young age. She graduated from the Shanghai Theatre Academy in 2014. Dilraba debuted in 2013 in the drama series 'A Na Nhĩ Hãn'. She gained significant recognition in 2014 with the lead role in 'Nghịch Quang Chi Luyến'. Her acting talent was further acknowledged in 2015 with the film 'The Diamond Lover,' where she won the 'Most Popular New Actress' award at the National Drama Festival. In 2016, besides her hit drama 'Ma Lạt Biến Hình Kế,' she starred in the film 'Anger and Prejudice,' which earned her the 'Best Newcomer' award at the China-UK Film Festival. Dilraba also appeared as a regular on the popular variety show 'Keep Running' during its fifth season in 2017. Later that year, her success in the drama 'Pride and Prejudice' brought her additional fame and awards, including a 'Best New Actress' title. In June 2017, Adidas named Dilraba Dilmurat as the ambassador for its Adidas Neo brand.


2. Jennie Kim
Jennie Kim, born January 16, 1996, better known by her stage name Jennie, is a South Korean singer and rapper, and a member of the K-pop girl group BLACKPINK formed by YG Entertainment. Raised in South Korea, Jennie spent five years studying in New Zealand from the age of 8 before returning to Korea in 2010. She debuted as a member of BLACKPINK in August 2016. In November 2018, Jennie made her solo debut with the single "Solo," which became a commercial success both domestically and internationally, topping the Gaon Digital Chart and the Billboard World Digital Songs Chart. Jennie first became interested in K-pop music while living in New Zealand, particularly drawn to the sound of YG Entertainment.
Jennie appeared on the South Korean variety show "Running Man" alongside her bandmate Jisoo in July 2018. A viral moment from the show, where Jennie cried during a haunted house challenge with Lee Kwang-soo, garnered over a million views in South Korea and reached a total of 3 million views across various VOD and social media platforms. She was later recognized as one of the breakout stars of 2018 and invited back for future appearances. Jennie was also cast as a regular member of the variety show "Village Survival, the Eight" on SBS in October 2018, marking her first official role in a TV series.


3. Zhao Liying
Zhao Liying, born October 16, 1987, is a talented Chinese actress and singer. In 2006, she won the Yahoo Star Search competition, which opened doors to her signing with Huayi Brothers Entertainment. Her acting debut was in 2007 with the TV series "Golden Wedding" directed by Zheng Xiaolong. In 2009, Zhao took on her first historical drama role in "The Heavenly Miao", which aired on Japan's NHK and received critical acclaim. She was awarded 'Most Popular Actress' at the Chinese Creative Short Video Awards. In 2010, she gained broader recognition with her role in the adaptation of the famous novel "Dream of the Red Chamber". Zhao's fame skyrocketed in 2011 after her portrayal of Princess Xingni in the hit series "The Story of the Noble Princess".
In 2018, Zhao Liying was named one of the 60 influential figures in Chinese television, marking the 60th anniversary of Chinese television. She became the youngest actress to be selected. In September 2019, she starred in the lead role of Zhu Qi in the drama "The Story of Ming Lan", adapted from the novel by Priest, alongside Wang Yibo. The same year, she was nominated for Best Actress at the 22nd Shanghai Television Festival for her performance in "The Story of Ming Lan". In 2020, Zhao won the "Most Popular Actress" award at the 30th China Golden Eagle Awards and was nominated for "Best Actress" for her role in "The Story of Ming Lan".


4. Sakura Miyawaki
Sakura Miyawaki, born on March 19, 1998, is a Japanese singer, actress, and model. She was formerly a member of the popular Japanese idol group HKT48, serving as the vice-captain of Team KIV and also part of AKB48's Team A. Sakura was a member of the project group IZ*ONE. As one of the group's leading members, she was the center of AKB48's 43rd single, "Kimi wa Melody", which celebrated the group's 10th anniversary in January 2016. In 2017, Sakura teamed up with Jurina Matsui of SKE48 as the "JuriSaku" duo and became the WCenter for their 48th single, "Negaigoto no Mochigusare". In 2018, she joined the reality competition show Produce 48, where she was selected as the center for the theme song "Nekkoya". Sakura finished second overall and debuted as a member of IZ*ONE from October 29, 2018, to April 29, 2021, alongside fellow Japanese members Nako Yabuki and Hitomi Honda from AKB48.
In 2018, Sakura's K-pop journey took off as she participated in the survival show Produce 48, where she was chosen as the center for the theme song "Pick Me (내꺼야)" during a live performance on M Countdown in episode 570 on May 10. She was also the trainee with the highest number of Only Fans during the show. During the 2018 Senbatsu Election, Sakura ranked 3rd with a total of 141,106 votes. By the end of Produce 48, she secured a spot in the Top 12 debuting members alongside her HKT48 groupmate Nako Yabuki and AKB48's Hitomi Honda, finishing 2nd overall. She became a Sub Vocal in IZ*ONE. Sakura is known for being a dedicated fan of the K-pop group Red Velvet, especially its member Irene. Additionally, she has a YouTube channel where she shares game-playing clips, which serves as a hobby outside of her singing and acting career.


5. Rosé
Park Chae-young, better known by her stage name Rosé, was born on February 11, 1997, in New Zealand. She is a South Korean-born singer who is a member of the globally renowned K-pop girl group Blackpink, managed by YG Entertainment. Raised in Australia, Rosé signed with YG Entertainment after an audition in 2012 and trained for four years before debuting as the lead vocalist of Blackpink in August 2016. In March 2021, she released her debut solo single album titled R. Rosé was the last member of Blackpink to be revealed. The group debuted with their single album Square One, featuring hit tracks like "Whistle" and "Boombayah".
Rosé has also participated in various television shows such as King of Masked Singer and Fantastic Duo 2. Her performance on King of Masked Singer was met with such enthusiasm from viewers that Rosé commented she felt "happy and relieved" by the warm reception, unsure if the audience liked her singing. She later made a guest appearance on Fantastic Duo, where the show’s producers aimed to highlight Rosé's vocal abilities distinct from her Blackpink persona. In 2020, YG Entertainment confirmed that Rosé would debut as a solo artist in 2021, following Blackpink's first studio album release. On December 30, 2020, Rosé revealed in an interview with Naver that the music video for her solo debut was set to begin production in mid-January 2021. On January 26, 2021, YG Entertainment released a teaser for her solo debut, and soon after, her single "Gone" received positive reviews from Korean news outlets like Naver.


6. Jisoo
Kim Ji-soo, better known by her stage name Jisoo, is a South Korean singer, actress, and TV host. As the eldest member of the global K-pop sensation Blackpink, formed by YG Entertainment, Jisoo has built a career not only in music but also in acting and hosting. Born in Gunpo, Gyeonggi Province, Jisoo joined YG Entertainment in 2011, training for five years before debuting with Blackpink in August 2016. The group quickly became an international phenomenon, conquering the American market and beyond. Beyond her musical success, Jisoo is also an accomplished actress, featuring in various advertisements and making several guest appearances in TV dramas. She landed her first leading role in the drama Snowdrop, which was slated for release in late 2021. Jisoo has also represented numerous prestigious brands, graced the covers of top magazines both solo and with Blackpink members, and has become a symbol of elegance and luxury in South Korea’s entertainment industry.
By April 2019, Jisoo had accumulated 12.8 million followers on Instagram, making her the tenth most-followed K-pop idol on the platform. Due to Blackpink's increasing global success, Jisoo's Instagram following surged to nearly 29 million by September 2020, placing her in fourth place. In the same year, she ranked as the sixth most popular female idol in South Korea's military. Jisoo is the only K-pop idol included in the BoF 500, a list of influential figures in the $2.4 trillion global fashion industry. Known for her work with high-end brands like Louis Vuitton and Dior Cosmetics, she is a frequent front-row guest at major fashion shows. In 2020, Jisoo was recognized as one of the top 10 most influential celebrities in the global beauty industry. According to Women's Wear Daily, she led the rankings for average engagement per post, ahead of stars like Rihanna and Kylie Jenner. She was the only Asian figure in the overall top 10, ranking seventh despite having fewer posts, with just 12 in total.


7. Irene
Irene's birth name is Bae Joo-hyun, born on March 29, 1991, in Daegu, South Korea. She has a family consisting of her parents and a younger sister. Irene attended Haknam High School in Daegu. She joined SM Entertainment in 2009, undergoing five years of training. On December 9, 2013, Irene was introduced as a member of SM Rookies alongside former trainee Lami and NCT member Jaehyun. She had previously appeared in the music video for Henry Lau's '1-4-3' earlier that year. Irene was also featured in several YouTube clips, including one where she and Seulgi performed 'Be Natural,' a song by SM Entertainment's S.E.S. In 2014, Irene debuted as a member of Red Velvet, where she serves as the group’s leader, main rapper, lead dancer, sub-vocalist, center, and visual. Since then, Red Velvet has released 11 EPs and two full studio albums, becoming one of the most well-known K-pop groups both in South Korea and globally. In 2014, Irene also appeared in Kyuhyun's music video for 'At Gwanghwamun.' In 2020, SM confirmed that Irene and Seulgi would form Red Velvet’s first sub-unit, Red Velvet - Irene & Seulgi, which debuted on July 6 with the mini-album 'Monster.' On July 16, 2020, SM also confirmed that Irene would star in her first lead role in the film 'Double Patty,' which premiered on February 17, 2021. On September 17, Irene was announced as Prada’s new ambassador. Vogue Korea later featured a photo of Irene with Chanyeol from EXO. After a hiatus of 1 year and 8 months, Irene returned to Red Velvet on August 16, 2021, with the mini-album 'Queendom' and its title track of the same name.


8. Lisa
Lalisa Manobal, born on March 27, 1997, is widely known by her stage name Lisa. She is the youngest member of the South Korean girl group Blackpink, signed under YG Entertainment. Lisa debuted as a solo artist in September 2021 with her single album, Lalisa, which included the title track of the same name. The album sold over 736,000 copies during its first week of release in South Korea, making her the first female artist to achieve this milestone. The music video for the title track garnered an impressive 73.6 million views on YouTube within the first 24 hours, setting a record for the most-viewed music video within 24 hours on the platform by a solo artist. Lisa began her dance training at the age of four, participating in various dance competitions throughout her childhood, including 'To Be Number One,' and was part of the dance crew We Zaa Cool, which included BamBam from Got7. In 2009, the group competed in the LG Entertainment Million Dream Sanan World contest, broadcast on Channel 9, where they won the 'Special Team' award. Lisa also participated in a singing competition as a representative of her school for the 'Top 3 Good Personalities of Thailand' organized by the Personality Promotion Center in early 2009, where she finished as the runner-up. In 2010, Lisa auditioned to become a trainee at YG Entertainment in Thailand. Having long been fascinated by the South Korean entertainment industry, she admired groups like Big Bang and 2NE1 and dreamed of becoming a K-pop idol. Out of 4,000 applicants, she was the only one selected, and the then CEO, Yang Hyun-suk, offered her the opportunity to train at YG Entertainment. Lisa also impressed one of the judges, Danny Im of 1TYM, who praised her stage presence and confidence, as well as her demeanor offstage.


9. Moonbyul
Moon Byeol, born December 22, 1992, also known as Moonbyul, is a South Korean rapper, singer, and actress. She is a member of the girl group Mamamoo, managed by Rainbow Bridge World. Born in Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do, Moonbyul grew up with her parents and two younger sisters, Seulgi and Yesol. She studied media and music at Paekche Institute of the Arts. Her journey to stardom wasn't simply a matter of dreams but of perseverance, determination, and hard work, as she didn't always have the luck on her side.
Moonbyul's performances break through barriers, challenging gender norms. While Jimin is often called the 'prince' of K-pop, captivating fans with his charm and graceful moves, Moonbyul impresses with her confident, bold style, winning respect through raw talent and determination. Both Jimin and Moonbyul's successful performances have not only celebrated the beauty of art but also raised awareness about gender equality in society, making their fans incredibly proud. She has shared that as an artist, public attention means she must carefully control her actions, as fame can easily turn into disaster if not managed properly.


10. Angela Baby
Angela Baby, born Dương Dĩnh on February 28, 1989, is a well-known actress and model from Hong Kong and Mainland China. She was previously signed with Style International Management, Hua Yi Brothers, and Taiyang Xuanhua. Her fame skyrocketed in 2014 when she became a permanent guest on the Chinese version of the reality show 'Running Brothers.' In 2019, Forbes ranked her 14th in their list of China's most famous celebrities. Angela Baby was born in Pudong, Shanghai, to a father of German-Hong Kong descent and a Chinese mother. Her father, who worked in the clothing business in Shanghai, sparked her interest in fashion from an early age. She also has a younger brother, Dương Phàm, who is seven years younger than her. At 13, she moved to Taiping, where she attended Notre Dame College from 10th to 12th grade.
She started her modeling career at 14, working alongside top model Hùng Đại Lâm. Angela Baby recalled that her classmates sent her photos to Hong Kong's popular Yes! magazine, which led to an offer from manager La Chí. During this time, she also hosted the Disney Viviclub program and appeared in several Hong Kong TV shows, including the 2006 drama 'Sư Tử Sơn Hạ.' At 14, she officially entered the modeling industry, signing exclusive contracts with Japanese magazines Ray and Dear, where she built a youthful, modern image. Her breakthrough came when she appeared in a music video by Jay Chou, leading to more fashion opportunities. In 2015, after six years of dating, Angela Baby married actor Huỳnh Hiểu Minh in a lavish wedding. The couple welcomed their first child, a son named Bọt Biển, in 2017.

