V has been named the most influential Asian celebrity on Instagram. This comes as no surprise, as the BTS member continues to dominate social media even after completing his military service.
A new report from influencer analytics platform HypeAuditor ranks V third on the ‘Top 1000 Most Influential Global Influencers’. Only Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi outrank him. Notably, V is the highest-ranked entertainer, surpassing Selena Gomez (4th) and Kendall Jenner (5th).
In the U.S., V is third overall and takes the crown in the UK. He also ranks third in Brazil, which is a key location for K-pop fans.
Despite not promoting new music since his discharge, V remains a powerhouse with over 68.07 million followers as of July 4 (KST). He pulled 1.22 million new followers in just 25 days— the fastest growth rate among K-pop stars.
V is also killing it in engagement, boasting a 20.6% rate, the highest among all celebrities globally, as reported by SocialBook. His average likes per post are over 14 million, consistently outpacing other stars.
On July 4 (KST), V headed to Paris for a Celine fashion show as their global ambassador. His departure turned heads, trending on Google in over 40 countries including South Korea, the U.S., and France. Fans took to X (formerly Twitter), with trending phrases like "HAVE A SAFE FLIGHT TAEHYUNG" dominating the platform.
"HAVE A SAFE FLIGHT TAEHYUNG!"
The buzz around V shows no signs of slowing down. This idol’s global appeal just keeps rising!
