BTS's Jungkook continues to dominate social media, making history by ranking among the top 3 celebrities worldwide for YouTube mentions.

According to Pop Core, which tracks real-time music charts and social media updates, Jungkook has reached an impressive 4.6 million mentions on YouTube, securing his spot as one of the most mentioned celebrities on the platform. He’s now in third place, just behind the legendary Cristiano Ronaldo with 7.7 million mentions and soccer icon Lionel Messi with 6.9 million mentions.

But that’s not all—Jungkook also claimed the top position for the most mentioned solo artist on YouTube, proving that his global influence is as strong as ever, even while he’s serving in the military.

Jungkook’s social media reign doesn’t stop there! For five consecutive years, he’s been the most searched K-pop idol worldwide on YouTube. In 2024, he topped the charts as the most searched male idol on YouTube in South Korea, the U.S., and Japan.

The Golden Maknae’s popularity also shines across other platforms. He led the 2024 K-pop idol search rankings on Pinterest, which boasts over 500 million users. On TikTok, Jungkook’s personal hashtag #jungkook made history by becoming the first-ever solo artist to hit 300 billion views, ranking number one for the most views.

Jungkook’s massive presence across social media platforms, combined with his title as the most searched K-pop idol on Google and Tumblr for five years in a row, solidifies his place as one of the most influential stars in the world today.

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BTS's V, also known as TaeTae, continues to rule Japan's popularity rankings, cementing his status as a global superstar and making "TaeTaeLand" the place to be!

From January 13 to 19, 2025, V took the top spot in the male idol ranking poll on Japan's popular site NEHAN, marking an unbelievable 199 consecutive weeks at number one. This achievement is a testament to his immense popularity in Japan, where his influence keeps growing by the day.

But V didn’t stop there! During the same period, he made history by ranking first for an incredible 47 straight weeks in the "Actor Popularity Ranking" on the Korean actor site BIHAN.

He also secured the top position for 195 consecutive weeks in the "20s Korean Actor" category, proving that his reach isn't just limited to music.

On K-board, a platform offering K-culture news, V’s dominance continued as he topped the "K-pop Idol Popularity Ranking" for 155 weeks in a row. He also maintained the top spot in both the "Korean Drama Male Actor Election" and the "Flower Boy Election." Over on the K-pop site KPOP JUICE, V’s popularity remained unmatched.

V’s influence stretches beyond music and acting. Since the rise of the Hallyu wave in Japan, he has topped the "Celebrity Ranking" on X (formerly Twitter), surpassing both Korean and Japanese stars. BTS has also topped Japan's Google Trends, further proving their immense popularity.

Not only has V become a trendsetter in music and acting, but he's also a style icon, especially for Japanese Gen Z men.

Many have started copying his hairstyle and fashion, making him a true trend leader. One example of V’s impact is a small café in Japan, run by a barista rumored to look like V.

The café has become a hotspot, drawing huge crowds every weekend as women visit to see if the barista really resembles V.

Recently, this barista appeared on the Japanese variety show Too Beautiful Ramen Shop Owner & Handsome Café Owner alongside his mother. When asked if she thought her son looked like V, his mother humorously replied that she didn’t think he resembled V from the front but found it funny nonetheless.

The barista revealed his dream of having the best café in the world, with the host jokingly suggesting calling it "Cafe TaeTae."

V’s influence is so powerful that simply being rumored to look like him has brought appearances on Japanese media and broadcasts, proving just how far his reach extends.

Fans all over Japan are obsessed with TaeTae, and it's clear that his popularity is only going to rise even more.

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