BTS's Jimin has proven once again why he's one of the most popular idols in the world, breaking another incredible record in the global popularity poll!
For the second week of January 2025 (January 6 - January 12), Jimin took the top spot in the global K-pop idol popularity poll 'KDOL,' receiving an impressive 43,121,505 hearts. This marks his 179th consecutive week at #1, showing his powerful and dedicated fanbase.
With a total of 17,761,518,872 hearts, Jimin remains in the Hall of Fame, keeping a massive 5.4 billion heart lead over second place. His reign at the top continues, further cementing his position as one of the biggest K-pop stars of all time.
As of January 17, Jimin holds the following records:
- Most accumulated votes: 17,761,518,872
- Most daily rankings at #1: 1,191 times
- Most weekly rankings at #1: 179 times
- Most monthly rankings at #1: 39 times
- Most daily votes: 2,686,681,922
- Most weekly votes: 2,749,178,562
- Most monthly votes: 3,066,876,445
- Most votes on his birthday: 2,686,681,922
- Longest streak at #1 in daily rankings: 61 days
Jimin also holds 9 Hall of Fame titles, showcasing his unmatched popularity and consistency.
The global K-pop idol popularity voting app, KDOL, is used in countries like the U.S., Japan, Southeast Asia, and Korea, where fans vote in real-time. Votes from daily, weekly, and monthly rankings are combined to decide who stays on top.
Also, Jimin’s ad, based on his impressive monthly KDOL ranking from November, can be seen at Sadang Station in Seoul until January 17, further showing his worldwide influence.
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