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On September 18, 2024, Starnews Korea released an article announcing BTS' V (Kim Taehyung) as Instagram's 'The Most Influential Asian Star in the World'. The news agency cited a recent declaration by influencer analysis firm HypeAuditor, which stated that the idol ranked 8th among Asian stars on the 'Top 1000 Most Influential Influencers in the World'.
In addition to being placed in the 'Top 10', the Singularity singer also secured the third position among the 'Most Influential Influencers' in the music category, following figures such as Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez. This is the highest ranking among male pop stars in the world.
Esquire Korea also reported the news, sharing it in an Instagram post and a story update that praised the BTS member for his success. Fans from around the world flocked in to congratulate the singer on this recent achievement. One of them dubbed him "IDOL of Idols."
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Fans were in awe of the BTS vocalist's influence and showered him with abundant praise.
"I am in awe in 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 to 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 read.
"Wow!!!He deserve it!!!," an X-user exclaimed.
Esquire Korea, through their post, further highlighted how Taehyung, despite presently completing his mandatory 18-month military service, is consistent in showcasing his popularity globally. They anticipated his return to the entertainment scene. Fans noted this, as one wrote that they were also eagerly awaiting his discharge.
"“V shows consistent popularity even during the military era what more after his discharge” esquire korea waiting for SDThyung come back just like us," a comment stated.
"Well, setting trends, breaking bounds and records is definitely V's DNA and innate prerogative. Kths, we love to see it," a netizen said.
BTS' Taehyung ranks 8th as the 'Most Influential Influencer in the United States' and more
According to Starnews Korea, the BTS idol ranked eighth as the 'Most Influential Influencer in the United States' and fifth in the UK. Beyond the English-speaking world, he secured seventh place in Brazil, a key hub for Korean Wave fans in South America, and second in Indonesia. The report also explained how 87% of BTS' V's followers on Instagram are from the MZ generation (combining Millenials and Generation Z).
As per the internet marketing service Phlanx, the BTS star also swept the top spot with an average of 11.3 million likes per post. The Love Me Again singer holds the highest average likes among celebrities across all categories, including pop stars, sports figures, and fashion icons on Instagram.
The report continued, stating that apart from the pop music scene, V has also made his impact felt in the fashion scene.
After being introduced as the Brand Ambassador for the French luxury fashion house Celine in March of this year, the label has experienced a significant boost of over 51%. Evaluating the influence of V’s Celine-related posts, the French influencer marketing platform Lefty crowned him the number one male celebrity for the 'Best Fashion Influencer of 2023.'
Cartier has also experienced 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 (21.49 trillion won) for the fiscal year 24, after Taehyung became an ambassador.
In Korea, annual sales hit 1.5 trillion won, marking the highest-ever record during the same period.
BTS' V has been nominated under several categories at 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 won 'Trend Of The Year K-pop Solo' for four consecutive months from May to August. It will also earn him his fourth monthly trophy. The final winner of these polls will be honored with a physical trophy at the 2024 Korea Grand Music Awards.
