Article: Top 10 Korean Celebrities With A High IQ

Instead of being known for their intelligence, most celebrities are more commonly known for their attractiveness or their acting and singing prowess. Many people believe that artists like singers and musicians are less clever than others who choose academic-based vocations. Numerous celebrities, though, have disproved that stereotype. In case you didn't know, IQ scores above 100 are regarded as genius levels, while the average is 100. These 10 idols have IQs that are just astounding.

1. RM (BTS)

With an impressive IQ of 148, BTS's leader is renowned for his intellect. His performance on the national university entrance examinations throughout high school earned him a spot among the top 1% of students. But what matters most right now is that Kim Namjoon or RM is the group's steady and experienced leader, pushing them to new heights and shattering all barriers. Many of

BTS's most well-known songs have him listed as a co-songwriter because of his talent for composition and lyricism.

2. Song Joong-Ki

The Vincenzo heartthrob scored 380 out of 400 on a competitive university entrance exam and is, reportedly, quite the brainiac. Additionally, he received all A(s) in his high school courses, and some sources estimate his IQ to be 140.

3. Cha Eun-Woo

He has an IQ of 142 and is an academic genius in addition to being mostly renowned as a face genius. Cha Eunwoo held third place in the overall grade-point total while still in school and never dropped out of the top 5. He was the student council president and received honours for his performance in reading debates, aptitude tests, and English competitions. Eunwoo decided to pursue a career in acting and singing instead of law.

4. Yunho (TVXQ)

Yunho has a 142 IQ score. He grew up with the early aspiration of becoming a prosecutor because he was born into a family that worked in the legal sector. He gave up those goals after learning to dance and agreeing to become a trainee with SM Entertainment. Despite his parents adamant opposition, he pursued his passion for being a musician and took on odd jobs to support himself while he trained. After graduating high school, Yunho was admitted to Kyunghee University but chose to attend Myongji University instead. Later on, he attended Chungwoon University to obtain a master's degree.

5. Kim Tae-Hee

Kim Tae-see is a wealthy, beautiful, and intelligent woman. She achieved a perfect score in every subject she took throughout middle school, placing her in first place. She was admitted to Seoul University, the premier university in South Korea. Her IQ is said to be greater than 140.

6. Tablo (Epik High)

Some of Tablo's brilliant lyrics in Epik High's music exhibit his brilliance. Tablo's family moved around a lot so he had to attend many different schools. He went to St. George's School in British Columbia while living in Canada, then transferred to Seoul International School after his family moved back to South Korea. He was admitted to Stanford University, one of America's top institutions of higher learning. He earned honours degrees in English literature and creative writing from Stanford. He also has a mind-blowing IQ of about 160.

7. Hani (EXID)

Hani's IQ is an astounding 145. She astonished everyone by admitting she only studied for the TOEIC exam for two months and managed to score 900 out of 990. Hani is fluent in English, Korean, and Chinese. Moreover, she also learned Japanese. The K-pop star stated that she had always been interested in psychology in a magazine interview and that she wished to pursue a career in that discipline. Hani's hobbies include reading webcomics and keeping a journal.

8. Park Kyung (Block B)

The IQ score of Park Kyung is 156. He is a member of Mensa International, the largest and oldest high IQ organisation in the world, which is only open to persons who receive a standardised, recognised IQ score of 98th percentile or higher. He is regarded as a math genius.

9. Ok Taecyeon

The actor and K-pop singer is a multi-talented all-arounder with a 130 IQ. Fans were amazed when Taecyeon revealed he had aced the TOEIC exam with a perfect score of 990 out of 990, demonstrating his command of the English language. Taecyeon demonstrated his academic and athletic prowess by participating in the Chess Club, Jazz Bang, JV Soccer Team, and National Honor Society during his high school years in Massachusetts. He continued his education at Dankook University before enrolling in the Korea University Graduate School of International Studies, where he majored in International Relations. He is fluent in English and speaks Korean, Japanese, and Spanish.

10. Changmin (TVXQ)

The TVXQ singer is renowned for his high tenor voice, his screams, and his high notes. He also has a mind-blowing 150 IQ score. Changmin speaks English and Japanese fluently. He holds degrees in postmodern music from the esteemed Kyung Hee University, a second degree in film and the arts from Konkuk University, and a master's degree from Inha University. He has written songs for TVXQ and other K-pop artists.