BTS member V (Kim Taehyung) is on fire with his global popularity!

The K-pop star has just made history by becoming the most-viewed K-pop star on Wikipedia! From July 1, 2015, when Wikipedia began tracking page views, to January 31, 2025, V accumulated an impressive 47.4 million views, taking the top spot among all K-pop idols. His massive success proves just how loved he is worldwide!

But that’s not all! V also made history in English-speaking countries back in April 2022, becoming the first-ever K-pop star to hit 10 million views.

Fast forward to May 14, 2024, and he smashed another milestone, hitting 20 million views. Now, V’s total views from English-speaking countries have soared to over 21.11 million, showing his massive fanbase in places like the U.S., the UK, and more.

Wikipedia, with over 500 million page views per day, is often used as a barometer of a star’s popularity, alongside tools like Google Trends.

So when V ranked number one among all K-pop stars in 2024 with 6.67 million views, it was clear just how much people are searching for him!

The second most-viewed language for V was English, which had 3.06 million views, and after that came Spanish and Japanese.

But V’s success doesn’t stop there! He also ranked 7th globally among the most-searched male pop stars on Wikipedia in 2024, right up there with the biggest names like Michael Jackson, Eminem, Kanye West, Drake, Justin Bieber, and Kendrick Lamar!

On top of dominating Wikipedia, V has a huge presence on Google Trends, where he’s been the most searched K-pop star since his debut in 2013.

In 2021, 2022, and 2024, he was even the most searched star across all of Asia! And in 2024, V ranked 4th globally on Google Trends, behind major artists like Drake, Eminem, and Justin Bieber.

On Instagram, V is also killing it as the “most influential influencer” in countries like the U.S. and the UK, ranking first among male singers worldwide in the music category!

With all these top rankings across Google, Wikipedia, and Instagram, V has clearly cemented his place as the K-pop star who captures the world’s attention.

As K-pop continues to take over the globe, there's no doubt that V remains the ultimate star leading the charge!

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Lee Kyung Gyu's star-making influence goes beyond Kang Ho Dong, as Hong Jin Kyung shares how he helped her kickstart her career.

On the April 24 episode of KBS 2TV’s Problem Child in House, legendary comedian Lee Kyung Gyu appeared as a guest—and a touching story from the past was revealed.

Hong Jin Kyung surprised everyone when she said, “He’s the teacher for all of us. Personally, he’s the one who helped me debut.” She even pinned a carnation flower on his chest to show her gratitude.

Lee Kyung Gyu smiled and said, “I still remember when Hong Jin Kyung walked up the stairs onto the stage for the first time.”

Hong Jin Kyung then shared her journey to becoming a star. “I joined a supermodel contest, but only the top 3 winners were noticed in broadcasting. I got a special prize, so I had no chance to be on TV."

She continued, "At first, I was just a backup for a show. But somehow, I became a regular the next week. I never knew why."

She added, "I thought the PD gave me a shot. But then one day, I randomly met Kyung Gyu sunbae, and he told me it was actually him who recommended me.”

Kim Sook asked with a smile, “So Kyung Gyu sunbae said nice things about you to the PD?”

Lee Kyung Gyu playfully replied, “Don’t say it in such a childish way,” making everyone laugh.

He then explained more seriously, “The show was Scoop TV Entertainment, and I was pretty much the main MC. When Jin Kyung showed up, I saw her determination and passion."

He added, "While others didn’t seem serious, she really stood out. I told the PD, ‘She seems unique. Why not keep her on the show?’”

Kim Jong Kook chimed in, “So if the main MC said that, doesn’t that mean you basically got her in?”

That made Lee Kyung Gyu happy. He grinned and replied, “Exactly! You speak well. Be like him!”

He added, “After that, Jin Kyung’s career took off. She started doing shows with Lee Young Ja and just kept going.”

Fans are now calling Lee Kyung Gyu not only a top MC, but also a quiet star-maker behind the scenes!

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