Girl bands IVE, Voice of Baceprot, and Atarashii Gakko are featured on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list, which showcases rising stars in entertainment and sports. Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Asia 2024 list recognizes a remarkable group of young innovators who are excelling in the fields of entertainment and sports. These individuals are not only achieving significant career milestones but also challenging conventions and inspiring their peers.
In the entertainment sector, the list includes a diverse range of talents such as actors, musicians, dancers, and rappers. These individuals are redefining modern entertainment. One example is Voice of Baceprot (VoB), an all-female Indonesian metal band that made waves by releasing their debut album ‘Retas’ and becoming independent from their record label. Known for their powerful music and messages on gender equality, VoB continues to inspire in Indonesia.
Other notable names in entertainment include actor Vachirawit (Bright) Chivaaree, singers Aina the End and Mahalini Raharaja, singer-songwriter Pavithra Chari, actresses Dinara Punchihewa and Kim Si-eun, rappers Ezekiel Miller and Arpan Chandel (King), dancer Ami Yuasa, and girl bands Atarashii Gakko and IVE.
In the sports category, athletes are breaking barriers and excelling in various disciplines. Park Hye-jeong, for instance, has raised South Korea’s profile in women’s weightlifting by winning gold at prestigious championships. Yin Ruoning has also made headlines, becoming the top-ranked women’s golfer in the world with impressive performances on the LPGA tour and at the Asian Games.
