BTS’s Jimin Claims 3rd Consecutive Title as “Most Popular Kpop Idol” in Global Fan Vote

BTS’s Jimin was named the most popular Kpop idol of 2025 in a global fan vote, reaffirming his status as the undisputed top figure in Kpop. In the “Most Popular Kpop Idols 2025” category on the global fan voting site Shining Awards, which closed on March 31, Jimin received 655,610 votes, accounting for 50.19% of all votes cast and securing him the first place. This figure indicates not only strong support but also an overwhelming level of dominance. Notably, Jimin achieved first place for the third straight year, continuing his streak from 2023 and 2024 into 2025. This accomplishment reflects sustained enthusiasm from fans around the world over time, rather than short-lived popularity. Jimin had already topped the “King Of Kpop 2023” category at King Choice for six consecutive years starting in 2019, and he also claimed first place in the “King Of Kpop” category at Shining Awards for three years in a row. Additionally, he retained first place in Dabeme’s “Kpop Idol of the Year 2023” award. Jimin’s musical achievements combine popularity with artistic quality. The Title Track from his second solo album, “MUSE,” released last year, titled “Who,” stayed on Billboard’s main song chart, the Hot100, for a record-breaking 33 weeks, setting a new milestone in Kpop history. The U.S. economic publication stated that “Jimin’s Hot100 success is unparalleled.” Jimin holds records that are unmatched in Kpop history. He is the only Kpop artist to have both the longest duration of presence on the Hot100 as a solo artist and as part of a group. His career, which includes the song that reached the highest rank, “Like Crazy,” and “Who” as the track that stayed on the chart the longest at 33 weeks, represents an unprecedented journey. Although Jimin is currently on military service and has temporarily paused his activities, his influence continues to shine worldwide. Thanks to “Who’s” long-term presence on the charts, fan support remains strong despite his hiatus, and expectations for his future activities after he returns from service are growing increasingly high.