An online poll asked young Korean job seekers to select one person of each gender whom they believe embodies the qualities of an ideal leader. The top choices were TV personality Yoo Jae-suk and K-pop singer IU.
Among the male celebrities considered, Yoo Jae-suk received 23 percent support from the surveyed 2,507 job seekers belonging to Generation Z, defined for this purpose as those born between 1997 and 2006. In the female leader category, IU emerged as the top choice, garnering 21 percent, according to the survey conducted by online recruiting firm Catch.
For Both Yoo and IU, their thoughtfulness and kindness were cited as key reasons for their selection.
Male entertainer Dex received 18 percent of the vote, with respondents giving his empathy and kindness as significant attributes. Female dancer Gabee earned 19 percent of the vote to rank as the second most popular leader after IU.
In response to the poll results, Kim Jeong-hyun, a director at Catch, said, "Gen Z views communication and kindness as critical traits in a leader. This is why public figures like Yoo Jae-suk and IU, who inspire trust and respect, resonate strongly with them.”
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