BTS’ Taehyung Crowned Instagram’s ‘Most Influential Asian Star’ Worldwide During Military Hiatus

On September 18, 2024, Starnews Korea published an article highlighting BTS’ V (Kim Taehyung) as ‘The Most Influential Asian Star in the World’ on Instagram. The article referenced a recent announcement from influencer analytics firm HypeAuditor, which revealed that the idol secured the 8th spot among Asian stars on the ‘Top 1000 Most Influential Influencers in the World.’

Furthermore, V is distinguished as the only Asian star to land in the ‘Top 10’ and achieved the 3rd position among the ‘Most Influential Influencers’ in the music sector, trailing behind renowned artists like Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez. This accomplishment marks the highest rank for male pop stars worldwide.

Esquire Korea also covered the news, sharing it on their Instagram, where they praised the BTS member for his remarkable achievements. In accordance, fans across the globe expressed their congratulations to V for this latest accolade.

One fan referred to him as the “IDOL of Idols,”

“IDOL of Idols”

Fans are overwhelmingly impressed by the BTS vocalist’s influence, showering him with high praise.

“I am in awe of those beautiful words describing Kim Taehyung! I am so proud to admire this very influential idol in the world. I am proud to be a super fan of him. BORAHAE TAEHYUNG, KEEP ON SOARING HIGH!”wrote a fan on X.

“KIM TAEHYUNG, what makes you attractive is not just your visual; sometimes words aren’t enough to describe you,”another post stated.

“Wow!!! He deserves it!!!”an X-user exclaimed.

In their post, Esquire Korea also underscored how Taehyung, who is currently undergoing his mandatory 18-month military service, continues to showcase his global popularity. They expressed anticipation for his return to the entertainment industry. One fan noted this sentiment, eagerly awaiting his discharge.

“V shows consistent popularity even during the military era; what more after his discharge?”a comment stated.

“Well, setting trends, breaking boundaries, and records is definitely V’s DNA and innate prerogative. Kths, we love to see it,”a netizen remarked.

BTS’ Taehyung ranks 8th as the ‘Most Influential Influencer in the United States’ and more

According to Starnews Korea, the BTS idol ranked 8th as the ‘Most Influential Influencer in the United States’ and 5th in the UK. The report indicated that 87% of BTS’ V’s Instagram followers belong to the MZ generation, which encompasses both Millennials and Generation Z.

The internet marketing service Phlanx noted that V also topped the charts with an average of 11.3 million likes per post. The ‘Love Me Again’ singer holds the record for the highest average likes among celebrities across various domains, including pop stars, sports figures, and fashion icons on Instagram.

The article continued, explaining that in addition to his success in music, V has significantly impacted the fashion industry. Since becoming the Brand Ambassador for the French luxury fashion house Celine in March of this year, the brand has witnessed an impressive increase of over 51%. Following an evaluation of V’s influence through Celine-related posts, the French influencer marketing platform Lefty designated him as the number one male celebrity for the ‘Best Fashion Influencer of 2023.’

Furthermore, Cartier has celebrated record-breaking sales since appointing V as their ambassador. According to Richemont, Cartier’s parent company, the jewelry division achieved its highest-ever sales of 14.2 billion euros (approximately 21.49 trillion won) for the fiscal year 2024, following Taehyung’s appointment as brand ambassador.

In South Korea, annual sales climbed to 1.5 trillion won, marking a historic high during the same timeframe.

BTS’ V has been nominated in several categories for the 2024 Korea Grand Music Awards (KGMA), including ‘KGMA Artist’ (Best 10 Artist), ‘KGMA Songs’ (Best 10 Songs) for ‘Slow Dancing,’ and ‘KGMA Trend of The Year’ (K-pop Solo).

On September 1, Taehyung clinched the ‘Trend Of The Year K-pop Solo’ award for four consecutive months from May to August, resulting in his fourth monthly trophy. The ultimate winner of this recognition will be honored with a physical trophy at the 2024 Korea Grand Music Awards.

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