This list honors many characters from many different industries, including entertainment, business, fashion, sports, video games, ... who have made an impact in leading the multicultural landscape.
The list of honorees has been nominated and voted for their contributions and recognition of their influence. This year, director Bong Joon Ho, Seventeen, Rose of Blackpink, writer Han Kang and many others were honored in the Gold House A100 list.
Director Bong Joon Ho
Director Bong Joon Ho is the person behind many famous and Oscar-winning films "Parasite". He has received many compliments for his storytelling ability through films. He returned with the new film "Mickey 17" in 2025.
Lee Jung Jae, Lee Byung Hun and director Hwang Dong Hyuk
The main actors Lee Jung Jae and Lee Byung Hun were cast along with director Hwang Dong Hyuk, who were recognized for their roles in the hit series Squid Game, which caused a stir in its first release. The Netflix series returned with a second season at the end of 2024, returning with a big boost.
Blackpink's Rose
This year has been a truly successful year for Blackpink's Rose as she has set a new record through her solo efforts. She was recognized by Gold House A100 for her global hit song "APT." with Bruno Mars, becoming the highest debut song by a female artist on the Billboard Hot 100.
Seventeen
Seventeen was recognized by Gold House A100, as the list quoted: "Awarded with the "Best Group" award at VMAs 2024 and "Best K-pop Tour Artist" at BBMA 2024. Seventeen made history last year as the first K-pop artist to appear on the iconic Pyramid stage at Glastonbury and as the main artist at Lollapalooza Berlin.
Writer Han Kang
Writer Han Kang has become the first Korean and the first Asian woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature this year for her novel "The Vegetarian".
