Idol group BIG OCEAN has demonstrated its global influence by being named to Forbes’ “30 Under 30 Asia 2025” list in the United States.
According to Forbes’ “Asia’s 30 Under 30” 2025 list, published on its website on May 14 (local time), BIG OCEAN was selected in the entertainment and sports categories. The K-pop boy groups on the list are BIG OCEAN and Stray Kids.
Forbes stated, “K-pop group BIG OCEAN is also generating a lot of interest. BIG OCEAN is the world’s first hearing-impaired idol group, and its agency, Parastar Entertainment, focuses on supporting artists with disabilities.“
Forbes further added, “BIG OCEAN‘s vocals were recorded using AI, and on stage, they wear special vibrators that adapt to their dance moves. BIG OCEAN released its first mini-album in November 2024 and has over 1 million followers on Instagram.“
Forbes’ “30 Under 30” lists the 30 most influential people under the age of 30, who have demonstrated their influence across diverse industries and include rising stars in many fields, including technology, business, entertainment, art, science, and social problem-solving.
BIG OCEAN recently made a strong impression with its second mini-album “UNDERWATER,” whose self-titled title is “Attention,” revealing a certain maturity, far from the concept of “cool.” They also concluded their European tour with great success.
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Source: SNS BIG OCEAN, Forbes
