5 South Korean Celebrities Who Can Be Considered Geniuses

RMfrom BTS, is brilliant! Calm down, the statement is not an exaggeration, after all, the rapper has an Intelligence Quotient, that is, an IQ, of 148, a score that, according to the classifications of the table that measures human intelligence through tests, makes him earn the title that defines someone with a great mental capacity, or better said: A GENIUS!

Discover IQ scores:

• Genius — above 144 points
• Gifted — 130 to 144 points
• Above average — 115 to 129 points
• High average — 100 to 114 points
• Low average — 85 to 99 points
• Below average — 70 to 84 points
• Low — 55 to 69 points
• Very low — less than 55 points

As impressive as it may be, in the world of South Korean entertainment, it is not difficult to find artists who stand out for their high levels of intelligence, and it is possible to identify true geniuses both on the stage of music shows and on TV, where actors bring to life different characters.

With that in mind, RECREIO has put together a list below with 5 more South Korean celebrities who, likeRMcan be considered geniuses, according to information gathered by the Koreaboo portal; see:

1. Hani (EXID)

Hanifrom EXID, has an IQ of 145. More than that, another proof of her great mental capacity is that the idol scored 900 points on the Test of English for International Communication, the TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication), more than 300 points above the average score of the Korean population which is 675. In addition, she was just behind the maximum score, which is 990 points.

2. Park Kyung (Block B)

Park Kyungfrom Block B, was a cast member of the variety show ‘Problematic Men’ where he proved to have high mental capacity by solving the most diverse types of problems. The idol’s IQ is 156.

3. Tablo (Epik High)

Graduated from Stanford University with honors in English Literature and Creative Writing, Boardfrom Epik High, has an IQ of around 170 — the highest on the list!

4. Song Joong Ki

In the cast of k-dramas like ‘Queen of Tears’ and ‘Vincenzo’, Song Joong Ki stands out not only for his talent on screen, but also for his intelligence, as the actor scored 380 points out of 400 on the Suneung, the biggest test for Korean students, making him accepted at Sungkyunkwan University, where, out of every 45.5 students who apply, only 1 is accepted.

5. Kim Tae Hee

Actress and model, Kim Tae Hee She is recognized for her roles in the K-dramas ‘Love Story in Harvard’, ‘Iris’ and ‘Yong-pal’, but before being recognized for her acting skills and beauty in South Korean magazines and TV, the artist already stood out in the academic field, since she, as a student, was accepted into Seoul National University, considered the most prestigious university in South Korea.