BTS‘ V has continued to shine globally by maintaining his top spot in various popularity polls held in Japan.
From August 26 to September 1, V secured 19,075 votes in the “K-pop Male Idol Ranking” poll conducted by the Japanese idol ranking site NEHAN, earning him the title of “Most Popular K-pop Male Idol.” This marks the 179th consecutive week that V has held the number one spot, maintaining the status of ‘Taetaeland’ even during his military service.
V also ranked first in the overall category of the “Popular Korean Male Actor Ranking” in the voting held by BIHAN, a site that delivers information on Korean actors’ dramas and introduces weekly popularity rankings. In the “20s Male Actor Ranking,” he received 17,747 votes, claiming first place for the 175th consecutive week.
V made his acting debut in the 2016 KBS drama Hwarang. Although he has paused his acting activities due to group commitments, fans eagerly anticipate the return of actor Kim Taehyung.
As an actor, V showcased his charm in IU’s music video “Love Wins All” released last January and in his digital single FRI(END)S, which was released in March.
In Love Wins All, V impressed with a diverse range of performances, portraying everything from vulnerability, rebelliousness, boyish innocence, to strong masculinity. In FRI(END)S, he received praise for skillfully expressing contrasting emotions through subtle facial expressions, further raising expectations for his future acting career.
V continues to dominate various popularity rankings. On the K-board site, which provides information on K-culture, he has held first place for 136 consecutive weeks in the “K-pop Idol Pretty Boy Election” and the “Korean Drama Male Actor Election” in weekly, monthly, and yearly rankings. Additionally, on KPOP JUICE, a site dedicated to K-pop idol rankings and audition information, V consistently ranks first across daily, weekly, monthly, and overall cumulative periods.
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