BTS V Named the Most Searched K-pop Star of 2025…Jin Claims 5 Consecutive Monthly Wins on Idolpick

The members of BTS have once again proven their unparalleled popularity across global fan metrics.

BTS V was designated as the K-pop star most searched for worldwide throughout 2025. He recorded overwhelming search volumes in all 77 regions across 77 global markets, significantly outpacing fellow idol groups and solo artists in key areas including the United States. This achievement was made despite V minimizing his active promotions, demonstrating that his global influence endures even without direct marketing efforts.

The indicators reflecting V’s status extend beyond simple search counts. His Wikipedia page holds the highest view count among all K-pop singers, and his influence on Instagram also keeps him in the upper ranks of global influencers. He was also selected as the top male idol in Forbes Korea’s “30 Iconic K-pop Idols of 2025” list.

V’s global impact has shown tangible results in the field of brand marketing as well. After Japan’s skincare brand YUNTH appointed him as its global ambassador in November, sales increased by 200%. The stock price of his parent company, Ai Robotics, rose by 7.53% on the day following the announcement, reaching a new high. This illustrates how his individual influence, known as the “V Effect,” can affect economic activities.

Meanwhile, BTS’s Jin was named the Best Artist for December 2025 on the fan voting platform Idolpick, securing his 5th consecutive monthly first place. In the 5th weekly vote cycle of December (December 29, 2025, to January 4, 2026), he earned 75,700 picks, ranking first in the male idol category and extending his streak of weekly wins to 33 weeks.

Jin’s total of 314,418 picks collected over December served as the basis for his selection as the monthly Best Artist on Idolpick. This marks his 5th month in a row holding the monthly first place from August through December, reflecting consistent support from his strong fanbase. By accumulating 127,850 picks across the 4th and 5th weekly cycles, he was also named the top voter for the 170th round of billboard support.

Their global popularity reaffirms BTS’s collective influence. Jimin and Jung Kook also remain in the upper ranks of worldwide popularity charts, showing that the impact of all BTS members remains strong.