BTS's V ranks 2nd in global influencer charts, 1st on TikTok, and sets records for Instagram and TikTok followers.
April/29/2026 11:47
BTS's V has proven his global influence. According to the analysis by the American social media analytics company HypeAuditor, V ranked 2nd in the 'Top 1000 Most Influential Influencers in the World' chart. He achieved 1st place on TikTok under the same criteria. V's influence on social media has steadily increased, including during his military service. On December 6, 2021, while BTS members were gaining attention for opening their Instagram accounts, he surpassed 1 million followers in 43 minutes and 10 million in 4 hours and 52 minutes, setting a Guinness World Record. On January 13 of this year, he became the first Korean male celebrity to surpass 70 million followers on Instagram. His average number of 'likes' is 12.5 million. Right after his discharge from the military last July, V ranked 3rd as the 'Most Influential Influencer in the World' after soccer players Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Currently active with BTS's new album 'ARIRANG', he updated his record to achieve 2nd place. His TikTok account, opened on March 13, is also rapidly growing, surpassing 10 million followers in just 19 days, setting the fastest record for a Korean male celebrity. He currently has 12.46 million followers. - BTS's V expresses gratitude in Japanese... with a cute commemorative photo: 'Thank you for creating a wonderful performance together.' - BTS receives a special award in El Paso County, USA, where their tour is held! The economic impact of the performance is about 12 billion yen.
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