BTS’s V has proven his global stardom by becoming the “Most Searched K-pop Star” on Google for October 2024.

According to Google Trends data from October 1 to October 31, V saw the highest search volume among K-pop stars, even though he is currently serving in the military and not actively participating in any special activities. This highlights his strong, ongoing popularity and widespread attention worldwide.

In 67 countries where Google Trends tracks data, V ranked as the top search in 59 countries, further showing his massive global influence.

Since BTS's debut in 2013, V has consistently held the highest search volume, solidifying his status as one of K-pop's biggest stars. In both 2021 and 2022, he was named the most searched star across all of Asia on Google Trends.

In 2024, V ranked 4th among global artists, following Drake, Eminem, and Justin Bieber, and was the 12th most searched male and female pop star born after 1990. This places him alongside other major stars like Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, Ariana Grande, Harry Styles, and Billie Eilish.

V also stands out on Wikipedia, becoming the first K-pop artist to surpass 10 million views on the English-language Wikipedia page. He continues to have the highest number of views among K-pop stars. On the Wikipedia rankings for "most searched male pop stars globally," he holds 7th place, and 1st among K-pop solo artists.

On Instagram, V ranks as the top Asian star. He is 6th globally in the “Top 1000 Most Influential Influencers” by HypeAuditor, 4th in the U.S., and 3rd in the UK. In the music category, V is ranked 1st among male artists and 2nd overall, including both male and female artists, making him the highest-ranked Asian star.

V continues to prove that he is a global superstar, leading the way among Asian stars on major platforms like Google, Wikipedia, and Instagram.

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BTS's Jin continues to shine bright with his massive popularity, securing the No. 1 spot in the MY1PICK weekly rankings for an impressive 43 consecutive weeks!

In the MY1PICK K-POP Individual Category Weekly Ranking for the third week of December (December 16–22), Jin earned a massive 6,154,905 hearts, keeping his position at the top. From the 5th week of February to the 3rd week of December, Jin has been unbeatable in the weekly rankings, proving he has an enormous fanbase and global influence.

But Jin’s achievements don’t stop there. In November, he dominated the K-POP Individual Category Monthly Ranking, topping it with 25,452,283 hearts. He has held the No. 1 spot for 11 months straight, from January to November, showing his continuous popularity throughout the year.

Jin also claimed victory in the One Pick Chart’s “November Monthly Chart K-POP (Solo)” category, holding the No. 1 position for 8 months in a row, from April to November. On top of that, he won the 2024 Season Chart K-POP (SOLO) for both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, making him the best One Pick star of the season.

The Season Chart awards honor artists who have consistently earned love from fans, with a physical trophy given to the top artist. Jin’s back-to-back victories solidify his place as one of the most beloved stars in K-pop.

Jin’s fan power doesn’t end with rankings. He’s also triumphed in numerous themed votes, taking first place in categories like “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of,” “Star You Want to See First Pitch at a Baseball Game,” “Best Cooking Genius Idol,” “Star Who Would Be the Best Child,” and “Star You Would Fall in Love With at First Sight.” His reward advertisement for the “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of” vote began airing on December 26 and can be seen at Yeoksam Station until December 30.

Meanwhile, Jin’s first solo album Happy was released on November 15 and quickly became a global hit, showcasing his talents as a solo artist. He held a special showcase, Jin ‘Happy’ Special Stage, on November 16 and 17, where fans were captivated by his beautiful vocals and flawless live performance.

Jin has also been keeping busy with appearances on popular variety shows like Salon Drip 2, Neighborhood Star K4, and Limousine Service. He’s also appeared on famous American talk shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Japan’s top music program Venue 101, where he impressed fans with his humor and solid live performances. His reputation as the “Vocal King” and “Live King” is stronger than ever!

As if that wasn't enough, Jin is also gaining attention globally for singing the main theme song for the new tvN drama Ask the Stars. Jin's talents continue to wow the world, and it's clear he's not slowing down anytime soon!

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