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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BLACKPINK’s Jennie recently shared a fun conversation with her mom, revealing her mother’s unexpected reaction to her becoming a Chanel ambassador!

On March 13, a video was uploaded to the YouTube channel "Study King Genius Hong Jin Kyung." In the video, Hong Jin Kyung visited Jennie’s office.

Since Jennie had previously mentioned that Hong Jin Kyung always makes her laugh, she greeted her warmly with a big hug.

During their chat, Hong Jin Kyung shared a personal story, saying, "My daughter Rael went all the way to the U.S. to watch BLACKPINK at Coachella, but she got scammed when buying tickets. So, she couldn’t see BLACKPINK and ended up crying her eyes out." Jennie reacted with surprise and sympathy.

As they got to know each other better, Jennie decided to call her mom to ask about her prenatal dream. However, her mom didn’t answer right away, so Jennie joked, "She’ll call back later."

Jennie also opened up about her childhood, saying, "I had a strong sense of style from a young age. I loved fashion. I was a really obedient child, but when it came to school, I insisted on wearing what I wanted."

She then talked about her experience studying alone in New Zealand for five years, starting at age nine. "I think it was a crucial experience that helped shape who I am today," she shared.

When the topic of her Chanel ambassadorship came up, Jennie said, "It’s a brand I work with, but since I’ve been with them for so long, they feel like family."

Later, Jennie’s mom finally returned her call. When Jennie asked, "What was my prenatal dream?" her mother replied, "A really big tiger… ah, it caught a carp." Jennie laughed and said, "I think Mom is confused too."

But the moment that caught everyone’s attention was when Jennie asked how her mom felt about her being a Chanel ambassador. Her mother simply said, "Ah, it’s over."

Hong Jin Kyung then joked, "Does that mean it's now my daughter's era? It’s over?"—causing everyone to burst into laughter.

Later, Hong Jin Kyung playfully suggested playing a traditional Korean game with Jennie and made a hilarious request: "Jennie, when you go to Paris, I want to carry your bag. With my own money. But I’ll just bring a tiny camera and follow you a little. I won’t go inside Chanel."

After Hong Jin Kyung won the game, Jennie kept her promise and said, "See you in Paris (in October)," leaving fans excited for what’s next!

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