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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BTS member Jin has touched hearts once again with his kind gesture to support those affected by wildfires.

On April 3, Jin visited Gilan Middle School in Gilan-myeon, Andong, to serve meals to disaster victims and firefighters. His actions brought much-needed comfort to the people in the area.

Gilan Middle School is where celebrity chef Baek Jong Won, a close friend of Jin, has been running a free meal service through his company, The Born Korea.

Since March 28, The Born Korea has been providing meals for the wildfire victims, preparing 300 to 700 servings each time to ensure that the affected people and firefighters receive warm food.

Jin quietly made his way to Andong, a region that suffered extensive damage from the wildfire, to lend a helping hand.

Big Hit Music, Jin’s agency, shared, “Jin wanted to provide even a small amount of help to those affected by the wildfires, which is why he decided to participate in this volunteer activity.”

This heartwarming gesture follows BTS's large donations for wildfire recovery efforts. Jungkook donated a whopping 1 billion KRW, while V gave 200 million KRW, and RM, J-Hope, and Suga each contributed 100 million KRW to aid in the recovery.

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