Lee Jae-myung, BLACKPINK Rosé named among Time Magazine's 100 most influential people

Time magazine has named South Korea's former Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung and BLACKPINK'S Rosé in its 100 most influential people of 2025.

In the list, revealed on Wednesday, Lee was included in the "Leaders" category, along with U.S. President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Lee was described as the "clear favorite" to win the upcoming Presidential election.

Rosé from K-pop girl group BLACKPINK was also named in the "Pioneers" category.

She was recognized as a "dynamic performer and songwriter," praised for captivating massive audiences both as a soloist and a group.