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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