BTS‘ Jin is making waves with his popularity, landing in the top 2 for non-drama stars according to a new survey.
On August 27, Good Data Corporation’s FUNdex revealed that Jin secured the second spot in the TV-OTT integrated non-drama star popularity survey for the fourth week of August, right after Lim Young Woong. Jin‘s recent appearances on variety shows have boosted his popularity, with ‘Pook Si Myeon Daehangya’ hitting its highest ratings.
The MBC variety show ‘Pook Si Myeon Daehangya,’ which aired on August 19, achieved a viewership rating of 6.4% (Nielsen nationwide household standard), its highest yet. The show has been the top variety program in its time slot for 16 episodes in a row and ranked first among Monday variety shows.
Jin, who finished his military service on June 12, was promoted early as a special forces soldier and instructor due to his outstanding performance.
After his discharge, Jin’s work as a global ambassador for Gucci and Fred led to surges in website traffic and quick global sellouts. He’s also been active promoting Seoul tourism, receiving enthusiastic reactions.
On July 14 (local time), Jin had the honor of being the first foreign torchbearer at the ‘2024 Paris Summer Olympics,’ marking France’s Bastille Day. Carrying the torch at the Louvre, Jin showed off his immense global popularity, topping mention rates, media buzz, and search rankings worldwide.
Paris Match, France’s top weekly magazine, featured Jin among 31 torchbearers, calling him a “true prince who ascended after 235 years of the French Revolution.”
The Associated Press noted Jin as the standout torchbearer, while Billboard listed Jin’s relay as one of the top highlights of the Olympics, underscoring his remarkable global influence.
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