BTS member V (Kim Taehyung) has once again proven his unmatched global influence by dominating both Instagram and Google Trends as the No. 1 Asian star in 2024, all while fulfilling his military duties.

V’s Instagram power is undeniable. According to HypeAuditor, a leading influencer analytics platform, he ranked 7th among the "Most Influential Influencers in the World" and also in the U.S., making him the highest-ranking Asian star on the list.

The top global spot went to Cristiano Ronaldo, with over 645 million followers, followed by Taylor Swift, Lionel Messi, and Ariana Grande. Yet, V shined as the most influential non-American pop star in the UK, coming in 3rd, right after Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande.

He also ranked 4th among "Music Influencers" worldwide and claimed the 8th spot in Brazil and 2nd in Indonesia, leading as the top Asian star in these regions.

Google Trends data further cemented V’s global popularity. He was the most-searched Asian celebrity in 2024, a feat he had previously achieved in 2021 and 2022. Coming in second was cricket legend Virat Kohli, with Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan in third.

Since BTS’s debut in 2013, V has consistently been the most-searched K-pop star on Google. In 2024, he ranked 4th among the most-searched male pop stars globally, following Drake, Eminem, and Justin Bieber.

His Wikipedia stats are just as impressive. V was the most-viewed K-pop star on the platform and ranked 7th among the most-searched male pop stars in the world, standing alongside legends like Michael Jackson and Eminem.

Across platforms like Google, Wikipedia, and Instagram—ranked among the "Top 5 Most Popular Websites in the World"—V holds the highest position for an Asian star, proving his global superstar status once again.

Even during his military service, V's reach and influence remain untouchable, reaffirming why he is celebrated as the "Most Influential Asian Star in the World."

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ChoA, former member of the girl group Crayon Pop, has bravely shared her ongoing battle with cervical cancer and her emotional journey.

On January 28, ChoA posted a heartfelt update on her social media, explaining her struggles. "I usually laugh, talk, and live my life as usual, but there are moments when I suddenly face a reality that isn’t like before, and it gets tough," she shared.

She went on to say, "Recently, something difficult happened, and in the past, I would have had a drink with my husband to shake it off. I really miss being able to do that."

ChoA admitted that she still can’t fully believe her diagnosis. "When I face the reality I’ve been avoiding, my heart that I’ve built up breaks down," she said. "But the life I’m living now, which I’m still enjoying, is something that someone else might be wishing for. I try to gather my thoughts again with gratitude."

She also expressed hope for the future, saying, "Lately, I dream of a day five years from now when I’ll be declared cancer-free and be able to have a drink with my husband after putting the kids to bed, after all the struggles. It’s been almost two years, so I believe the day I get that clean bill of health will come soon."

ChoA married a businessman in 2021, six years older than her. In October 2023, she revealed her cervical cancer diagnosis, sharing that she had been diagnosed during a routine check-up in her first year of marriage.

Despite everything, ChoA remains hopeful, noting that the cancer was smaller than expected during surgery, and she was able to preserve her fertility—a step closer to her dream of becoming a mother.

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