“SNS KING”— BTS’ Taehyung Joins Michael Jackson, Justin Bieber, and More in 2024’s Top Male Pop Stars Ranking

On September 22, 2024, South Korean media outlet Star News reported that BTS’ Taehyung, commonly known as V, has once again showcased his immense global influence by being named one of the most popular male pop stars worldwide for 2024. The report highlighted his remarkable achievement of ranking 7th on Wikipedia’s “Most Searched Male Pop Star Worldwide” list, where he holds the top position among K-pop solo artists.

According to data from Semrush, a leading American analytics company focused on keyword research, the BTS star received an astounding 5.63 million views on Wikipedia. With the platform attracting 6.93 billion visitors as of August 2024, V’s presence has been acknowledged alongside iconic pop figures like Michael Jackson, Eminem, and Justin Bieber.

Moreover, on Google Trends, V holds 4th place, surpassing well-known artists such as Travis Scott and Kendrick Lamar. Despite being in military service since December 2023, Taehyung’s formidable popularity continues to flourish, with fans celebrating his ongoing impact on social media. A user on X, @BTSV_supremacy, declared,

“SNS KING KIM TAEHYUNG.”

“National treasure of Korea,”a fan wrote.

“Taehyung the true popstar,”an X user remarked.

“Taehyung carved out a name for himself in the music and entertainment industry,”a fan commented.

Fans continued to express the Singularity singer’s popularity across various platforms, including Wikipedia, Google, Instagram, and more.

“Unique, a national treasure, handsome, charming, thoughtful, kind-hearted, an idea bank, multi-talented, idol of idols, clever, funny, with honeyed vocals that make your heart & mind sing, a poet whose words can be so profound, a man of integrity. Trust him!”an X user expressed.

“Our Shining Star Kim Tae-hyung, the Baritone of His Generation,”a fan commented.

“When you let the world speak for you! Kim Taehyung, the Superstar that you are!,”another person wrote.

Records of BTS’s Taehyung on Wikipedia, Instagram, and More

BTS’s V continues to cement his global influence with impressive rankings across multiple platforms. On Wikipedia, V currently occupies the 7th spot as the most searched male pop star worldwide in 2024, also ranking as the top K-pop solo artist. Here is a list of the top celebrities:

Michael Jackson – 14M
Eminem – 11M
Kanye West – 8M
Drake – 7M
Justin Bieber – 6.8M
Kendrick Lamar – 6.4M
Kim Taehyung – 5.6M
Justin Timberlake – 5.5M
Post Malone – 4M

Notably, in April 2022, he became the first K-pop star to exceed 10 million views on the English version of Wikipedia.

On Google Trends, V ranks 4th, trailing only behind Drake, Eminem, and Justin Bieber, reaffirming his status as one of the most popular male pop stars globally.

Since BTS’s debut on June 13, 2013, the Love Me Again singer has remained the most searched K-pop star on Google Trends, and in both 2020 and 2021, he was the most searched Asian celebrity.

The artist’s influence on Instagram is equally notable. He is recognized as the most influential Asian star worldwide, holding the record for the highest average ‘likes’ per post, with an impressive 11.3 million ‘likes’ globally.

V is currently completing his mandatory military service, which he began in December 2023, and is expected to return to the spotlight in 2025.

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