Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang draws massive crowds in South Korea, hailed as 'more popular than BTS'

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's visit to South Korea has sparked a frenzy, with massive crowds gathering in Seoul's Hongdae district to catch a glimpse of the tech mogul. Huang was seen dining with top South Korean business leaders, including SK Group Chairman Choi Tae-won and LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo, at a packed restaurant.

The immense turnout led some on Korean online forums to jokingly remark that the crowds rivaled those at a BTS concert in Gwanghwamun. The phenomenon, dubbed the "Huang craze," has even drawn in celebrities like Lee Seung-hoon from the K-pop group Winner, who posted on Instagram expressing his desire to gain good luck from the encounter.

Huang's itinerary also included a meeting with esports legend Faker and a planned appearance on a show with national MC Yoo Jae-suk. He is scheduled to throw the ceremonial first pitch at a Doosan Bears baseball game, wearing a jersey with the number 93, referencing Nvidia's founding year of 1993.

His visit highlights the significant interest and impact of artificial intelligence and semiconductor technology in South Korea, drawing parallels between the influence of major corporations and the global appeal of K-pop.