BTS’s Jin Claims 18 Consecutive Weeks at No. 1 on IdolPick and Proves Global Stature with Gucci Stage in Milan

BTS’s Jin has solidified his status as a global superstar through both domestic fan voting and international fashion platforms. He secured first place in the “Male Idol Individual” category for the third week of September (September 15–21) on IdolPick Weekly Voting, earning 62,003 picks. This marks his 18th consecutive week at the top since the third week of May, a figure that underscores the immense power of his fanbase. Notably, by combining the votes from the first and second weeks of September, Jin received 121,084 votes, becoming the top scorer among all candidates for the 162nd billboard support campaign. IdolPick provides oversized billboard support to the five idols with the most picks in its weekly voting, and these advertisements were displayed on a giant screen across from Lotte Avenuel in Jung-gu, Seoul, from September 25 to 27. Additionally, Jin’s reward advertisement as “August’s Best Artist” is set to air on 24 multi-viewers at seven stations in the Seoul metropolitan area until October 15.

Jin’s global prominence was also evident on international fashion stages. On September 23 (local time), he attended the premiere of Gucci’s 2026 Spring/Summer collection “The Tiger” in Milan, Italy, where his striking visuals captured worldwide attention. Wearing a white Mandarin collar button-down shirt in collaboration with Gucci, he paired it with a long necklace. He dressed in wide brown flare pants and a black belt adorned with the brand’s iconic golden “GG” monogram, revealing black square-toe boots at the hem of his pants. Completing his look was a Gucci Jackie 1961 bag. Other prominent K-pop figures who attended Milan Fashion Week alongside Jin included SEVENTEEN’s Joshua Hong and S.Coups, as well as Stray Kids’s Bang Chan. This attendance reflects a growing trend among LVMH-owned luxury brands to focus on K-pop stars in recent years. The practice of global luxury houses like Gucci and Fendi hiring K-pop idols as brand ambassadors and inviting them to fashion week shows that K-pop’s international influence has expanded beyond music into fashion and lifestyle sectors as well.

Jin’s 18 consecutive weeks at No. 1 on IdolPick and his appearance on the Gucci stage serve as clear evidence of his status as a global superstar as a solo artist. His activities, which establish his international influence not only as a member of BTS but also as an independent individual, further demonstrate K-pop’s significant role in the global music industry.