150731 아이유 at Hite Jinro 바닷가, 비치 음악회, 콘서트

Although this is a drop from last 년 (IU was 10th in 2014), she still is high ranked!

Forbes Celebrity 40 is determined 의해 first taking the 상단, 맨 위로 100 most searched people of the 년 (data provided 의해 Nate) and ranking them based on 4 different measures:

1. Sales - estimated based on appearance fees, CF guarantees album sales, etc. + reported overseas income

2. Media exposure - number of apperances in the 상단, 맨 위로 3 newspapers, covers of 8 magazines, Ilgan Sports

3. 텔레비전 exposure - CF model ranking and appearances on talk shows and variety shows

4. Professionalism - TV ratings for actors/MCs, total...