Is Jang Sung-taek A-List?
No — Jang Sung-taek is currently ranked F tier — a public figure with minimal cultural presence.
Ranking Timeline
First Vice Department Director
Appointed as First Vice Department Director of the Workers' Party of Korea. Starts climbing the ranks.
Key Advisor to Kim Jong-il
Becomes a key advisor to Kim Jong-il. Solidifies his influence in the regime.
Promoted to Vice Chairman
Promoted to Vice Chairman of the National Defence Commission. Reaches the height of his power.
Advisor to Kim Jong-un
Continues as an advisor to Kim Jong-un after Kim Jong-il's death. Maintains his influential position.
Arrest and Execution
Arrested and executed on charges of treason and corruption. A sudden and dramatic downfall.
Purged and Forgotten
Officially erased from North Korean history. His name is rarely mentioned.
Last updated: February 25, 2026