Celeb Media polled 100 professionals from broadcasters, entertainment firms, and content producers. These are the top four names that people are keeping an eye on.

With thirty votes, NMIXX member Haewon is the clear winner. It is not surprising that the rising star is now one of the most watched actors after making waves with her famous variety show Work-Dol. Insiders say that Haewon will have her breakthrough moment on popular variety shows, and her impending role as the MC for Work Idol Season 3 is already creating buzz.
2 . IVE’s Yujin

An Yujin of IVE comes in second with 22 votes. Known for her genuine and vivacious personality, she won over viewers with her appearances on numerous variety shows and on the well-liked mafia game show Crime Scene Returns. Not to mention the brand endorsements that keep the IVE star in the public eye. Yujin’s reputation as a rising star has been cemented by her ability to strike a balance between humor and intensity, especially in dramas with a mystery theme.
3. Ji Ye Eun

With 15 votes, Ji Ye Eun has swiftly gone from making cameos to becoming a full-fledged variety star. Her constant membership in Running Man gave the program new vitality. Ji is a remarkable performer because of her capacity to showcase unforgettable moments.
4. aespa’s Karina
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Karina from Aespa completes the list with 12 votes. She is new to variety shows, but in events like Synchro You, she has already made an impression with her keen intuition and original problem-solving techniques. Many people are excited to watch her take on more varied possibilities in 2025 because of her sincere and approachable demeanor.