Since the 2000s, it is becoming more and more commonplace for Korean celebrities to promote and become the brand ambassador of well-known brands. Here are the top ten Celebrities who are brand ambassadors for Korean Brands:
1. Jisoo Blackpink
Kim Jisoo, born in 1995, is a South Korean actress and singer. She is a member of the K-pop girl band BLACKPINK. Jisoo and her Blackpink bandmates became Brand Ambassadors of the South Korean phone brand Samsung in 2019.
2. Suga Bts
Min Yoongi (Suga), born in 1993, is a South Korean songwriter and rapper. He is a member of the K-pop band named BTS. It is that this powerhouse, BTS is the global ambassador of Samsung. Known for his incredible work as a songwriter and producer, Suga got tapped to produce the Samsung Galaxy brand song "Over the Horizon." In 2021, BTS featured another event to mark its partnership with Samsung.
3. Kim Soo Hyun
Kim Soo Hyun, born in 1988, is a South Korean actor. He is one of the highest-paid actors in Korea and has appeared in the Forbes Korea Power Celebrity list. Kim Soo Hyun rose to fame with his 2012 drama series Moon Embracing the Sun. He signed contracts with more than 17 brands and appeared in over 30 ads in 2014. He became the brand ambassador of the foreign brand Bench.
4. Jun Ji Hyun
Jun Ji-Hyun, born in 1981, is a South Korean actress and model. She won two awards for Best Actress. She became well-known with her co-star Kim Soo Hyun after My Love from the Star (2013). She signed for more than 25 commercials. Ji Hyun is the face of the foreign luxury brand Alexander McQueen, making her the first Korean ambassador.
5. Gong Yoo
Gong Ji-Cheol, or Gong Yoo, born in 1979, is a South Korean actor. He is well-known for his dramas like Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, Coffee Prince, The Silent Sea, and Squid Game, and films like Train to Busan, The Age of Shadows, and Silenced. According to Korea's Advertising Corporation, Gong Yoo is Korea's favorite model for advertisement. He became the brand ambassador of the IT Company ASUS.
6. Nam Joo-Hyuk
Nam Joo-hyuk, born in 1994, is a South Korean actor and model. He starred in many dramas like Twenty-Five Twenty-One (2022), Weightlifting Fairy Kim Boo-Joo (2016), Start-Up (2020), and The Bride of Habaek (2017). Nam Joo-hyuk became the brand ambassador of Dior Beauty Korea in 2021. He is the first Korean Ambassador of Dior Men.
7. Park Bo Gum
Park Bo-Gum, born in 1993, is a South Korean actor. He gained recognition for many roles. He is known as the "Nation's Boyfriend." Park Bo-Gum is always in Korea's brand rankings. He is the brand ambassador of big brands like Sony, Lotte World, LG, and Nescafe. Apart from these, Park Bo-Gum also fronted the brands like Samsung, Coca-Cola, and K-Swiss.
8. Jung Hae In
Jung Hae-In, born in 1988, is a South Korean actor. He debuted in the TV drama Bride of the Century and music video for "Moya" (2013). Jung Hae In's role in "Something in the Rain" in 2018 increased sales of his contracted brand Dewytree. The brand Dewytree took advantage of his newly risen fame to expand its brand.
9. Lee Kwang Soo
Lee Kwang Soo, born in 1985, is a South Korean actor, model, and entertainer. He made his debut in the industry with the drama "Here He Comes" and other dramas like Running Man (2010), It's Okay, That's Love, The Sound of Your Heart (2016), The Killer's Shopping List (2022), and many others. Lee Kwang Soo, known as the "Asian Prince," is well-known for making money from commercials. He is also a Brand Ambassador for the sweets brand "Frutips."
10. Hyeri
Lee Hye-Ri, born in 1994, is a South Korean singer, actress, and television personality. She is well-known for her roles in Monstrum (2018), Reply 1988 (2015), My Roommate is a Gumhiko (2021), Moonshine (2021), and many others. The drama "Reply 1988" boosted her fame in the entertainment industry. She is also a member of the South Korean girl group Girl's Day. In 2016, she signed more than 28 commercials.
