BTS's V has once again taken Japan by storm, securing the number one spot in multiple popularity rankings and dazzling fans with his spectacular birthday event, ‘TaeTaeLand’!

In the final week of December 2024, V achieved an incredible milestone by ranking first in the male idol category on Japan’s popular idol ranking site “NEHAN.” This victory marked an astonishing 196 consecutive weeks at the top, solidifying his status as a top-tier idol in Japan.

V’s reign didn’t stop there. He also continued to shine on the Korean actor popularity site “BIHAN,” holding the top position in the “Actor Popularity Ranking” category for 45 consecutive weeks. Additionally, he topped the “20s Korean Actors” category for a remarkable 204 weeks in a row.

Not only did he dominate idol rankings, but V also ranked number one on “K-board” for an impressive 152 consecutive weeks in the “K-pop Idol Popularity Ranking.” His winning streak extended to various categories, including the “Korean Drama Male Actor General Election” and the “Flower Boy Election.” On “KPOP JUICE,” he accumulated an impressive 5.44 million votes, securing his place at number one.

But that’s not all—V’s influence in Japan was evident as fans went all out to celebrate his birthday on December 30, 2023. The fan group “TaeTaeUniverse” orchestrated 18 exciting projects under the theme “HAPPY V DAY,” and Japanese fans also hosted several activities in his honor.

Japan was alive with advertisements celebrating V’s birthday, with his video shown on giant billboards across major cities like Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Ehime, Akita, Sapporo, and Okinawa. One of the most eye-catching displays was in Osaka's Dotonbori district, where a boat named “Winter Prince” cruised the main street, passing the iconic Glico billboard and grabbing the attention of both locals and Korean tourists alike.

In another first for K-pop, V’s birthday ads were displayed simultaneously on bus shelters in both Korea and Japan, showing his global reach. In Nagoya, the “Water Spaceship” at Oasis 21 lit up in purple, representing V’s famous “Borahae” (I Purple You) message, and the Chubu Electric Mirai Tower displayed a birthday tribute. The Sapporo TV Tower also hosted a birthday light-up ceremony.

As a special gesture, “TaeTaeUniverse” also published a special edition of the Asahi Shimbun newspaper and made a donation to the Japanese Red Cross to help those affected by earthquakes.

With all of these incredible achievements, it’s no surprise that V continues to reign as one of Japan’s most beloved K-pop idols. His influence, both in rankings and fan events, shows no signs of slowing down!

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Kim Jaejoong, the famous singer and businessman, recently revealed that he was the victim of a hacking incident involving his Kakao Pay account, raising concerns about his financial safety.

On May 7, the star shared his experience with fans via the official fan platform From, explaining that his Kakao Pay account was hacked and the password was changed without his permission. As a result, Kim Jaejoong was locked out of his account and couldn’t access any of his information, which made the situation even more difficult to handle.

He expressed frustration over the customer service process, sharing that he had contacted support multiple times for help. Despite talking to a representative for over an hour, the issue wasn’t resolved. Kim Jaejoong pointed out a flaw in the system: “The hacker changed the password, so why do I, the victim, have to prove everything?”

Things only got worse when he was told he would be connected to another representative, only for it to be the same department. He admitted, “I was mentally crushed” after realizing the lack of progress. While he acknowledged that the customer service staff was working hard, he couldn’t help but feel that the system was too weak to handle such incidents.

Fortunately, after two days of struggle, the situation was finally resolved. Kim Jae Joong confirmed that his account was closed and deleted, and luckily, no financial loss occurred. “It was truly a terrifying day,” he shared, relieved that the problem was fixed.

Despite the scary experience, Kim Jaejoong continues to thrive in other areas of his career. In 2023, he co-founded iNKODE Entertainment, a company where he works as a producer and businessman. iNKODE Entertainment currently manages artists like Oh Ji Yul, Jung Si Hyun, Lee Ji Hoon, and others. Kim Jae joong also launched the 7-member girl group Say My Name last year.

Even though he’s facing challenges, Kim Jaejoong’s career remains strong, and he’s taking steps to ensure this type of situation doesn’t happen again.

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