#  (G)I-DLE, CORTIS & NMIXX Shine on Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2026 — K-Pop’s Young Guns Officially Made It Global

URL: https://technosports.co.in/gi-dle-cortis-nmixx-shine-on-forbes-30/  
Published: 2026-05-31  
Updated: 2026-05-31  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Neverlands, STAYs, and all K-pop fans — today feels like validation. On May 31, 2026, Forbes dropped its prestigious **30 Under 30 Asia** list, and several familiar faces from our recent coverage absolutely crushed it in the Entertainment & Sports category. From (G)I-DLE’s unstoppable run to CORTIS’s explosive rookie year we celebrated after their [Music Core triple crown](https://technosports.co.in/cortis-redred-triple-crown-music-core/) and [brand reputation No.1 surge](https://technosports.co.in/may-rising-star-brand-reputation-rankings/), these acts are proving the next generation is here.[1](https://www.soompi.com/article/1844799wpp/i-dle-cortis-nmixx-and-more-make-forbes-30-under-30-asia-list-for-2026)

## Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2026: K-Pop Highlights

| Honoree | Key Achievements Highlighted |
| --- | --- |
| **(G)I-DLE (i-dle)** | Formed 2018 (Cube), renamed 2025; ‘We are’ EP sold 1M+ first week; Seoul Music Awards Grand Prize; strong global fandom (even after [Shuhua’s Sydney health scare](https://technosports.co.in/gidle-shuhua-sydney-concert-illness/)) |
| **CORTIS** | HYBE’s first boy group in 6 years (2025 debut); ‘COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES’ EP #15 Billboard 200; rookie sales leader; multiple rookie awards |
| **NMIXX** | JYP’s “Mixx Pop” pioneers (2022); ‘Blue Valentine’ nearly topped Circle Chart; 10 music show wins; 6M IG followers |
| **Leejung Lee** | Choreographer for ‘KPop Demon Hunters’; worked with BLACKPINK, TWICE; 2.6M Instagram followers |

This recognition celebrates leaders under 30 across Asia. It comes hot on the heels of [aespa’s record LEMONADE sales](https://technosports.co.in/aespa-lemonade-itunes-sales/) and [Stray Kids’ “Easy” 100M views](https://technosports.co.in/stray-kids-easy-100-million-views/), showing how K-pop continues to dominate globally. Check our full [K-pop news hub](https://technosports.co.in/kpop-news/) for more.

For more on how these annual lists spotlight young talent, see the [Forbes 30 Under 30 page on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forbes_30_Under_30).

![(G)I-DLE](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/idldldl-1-1024x552.png)

## 🔥 The Verdict

Making Forbes 30 Under 30 isn’t just an award — it’s proof your hard work, fan connection, and cultural impact are being seen worldwide. Whether it’s CORTIS turning rookie hype into real numbers or (G)I-DLE evolving through challenges, these names represent K-pop’s bright future. Keep streaming, keep supporting — the world is watching. Who are you most proud of this year?

## FAQs

### **Q: Which K-pop groups made the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2026 list?**

  
A: (G)I-DLE (now i-dle), CORTIS, and NMIXX were honored in the Entertainment & Sports category alongside choreographer Leejung Lee for their massive achievements in sales, awards, and global reach.

### **Q: What makes the Forbes 30 Under 30 list significant for these artists?**

  
A: It recognizes Asia’s top young leaders under 30; for these idols, it validates their rapid rise, chart success, and influence far beyond music shows and brand rankings.