7 High IQ Korean Celebs: Meet the Stars Who Stun with Genius-Level IQs

Many of South Korea’s biggest stars possess exceptionally high IQs, showcasing not only their musical and acting talents but also their intelligence. These celebrities have shown that they are just as astute off-screen as they are in front of the camera.

BTS RM

RM, the leader of BTS, has an IQ of 148 and was in the top 1% during his high school exams. His proficiency in English amazed fans all over the world, leading many to recognize his resplendent leadership qualities — he learned it on his own and has also identified as a multilingual.

Kim Tae Hee

Kim Tae Hee, who has appeared in “Stairway to Heaven” and “Yong-pal,” has an IQ above 140. Highly educated, she graduated from the renowned South Korean university — one of the country’s most prestigious institutions — proving she is beauty and brains.

Tablo

Rapstar Tablo of K-Pop hip-hop group Epik High is known for his 160 IQ — the same as Albert Einstein. The rapper and lyricist graduated from Stanford University with degrees in English Literature and Creative Writing.

EXID’s Hani

EXID’s Hani has an IQ of 145 and scored 900 in only two months of preparation for the TOEIC. She is a fast learner who can also solve problems, and with that, she stands out in the K-pop industry.

TVXQ’s Changmin

TVXQ’s Changmin has an estimated IQ in the vicinity of 150 and holds several degrees in the arts.

Song Joong Ki

Song Joong Ki got a score of 380 out of a possible 400 on South Korea’s all-important Suneung University entrance exam.

Block B’s Park Kyung

Block B’s Park Kyung has a verified Mensa IQ of 156, and he’s become quite the brainy celeb with his appearance on “Problematic Men.”

These celebrity brainiacs are raising the bar in the Korean entertainment industry, proving that a cogent combination of talent and intelligence can do wonders for a bubble–but only if it puts in the hard work.

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Rovelyn Barba