BTS Star V Is The World’s Most Influential Musician

Influencer analytics platform Top Nine revealed that BTS' V secured the top spot as the number one Korean Instagram influencer in the Music category.

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BTS' V is set to be discharged from military service in a month. (Photo Credits: Instagram)

BTS’ Kim Taehyung, also known as V, may be fulfilling his military service, but his global influence continues to soar. Recently, the influencer analytics platform Top Nine revealed that V claimed the top spot as the number one Korean Instagram influencer in the Music category. What’s even more remarkable is his high ranking across all categories in the United States. The rankings are based on audience reach, engagement, and impact. V earned multiple titles, including Most Influential Korean in the World, Most Influential Musician Globally, Most Influential Asian Male, and Most Influential Korean in the U.S.

Other than V, the Music category was dominated by many South Korean stars, including Jin, J Hope, Jimin, RM, Lisa, Jennie, Jisoo and Cha Eun-woo. On the other hand, Taylor Swift was the only American artist among them. As soon as the rankings were shared online, K-pop fans, especially V’s supporters, celebrated the achievements.

V still has a month left to complete his military service in South Korea, but his dedication hasn’t gone unnoticed. Recently, a fellow soldier who served alongside him took to Instagram to praise the BTS star for his unwavering hard work and achievements. The soldier shared his thoughts, saying, “There were so many things I was thankful for during our time in the military, but I didn’t get to say them all properly before leaving. So I’m writing this now to share my honest feelings. Even though your body wasn’t in the best shape, with issues in your shoulders, thighs and more, you still came first in shooting with perfect scores, first in winter urban training and shooting drills and even received the Military Police Exemplary Award while pushing through injuries. Watching all that really motivated me a lot. I especially remember the last physical test we did together, the 3km run."

“We encouraged each other to get the top grade, pushed ourselves hard and finished well ahead of the required time. It felt really meaningful and will stay in my memory. Also, I treasure the times we worked out together rain or snow, and thanks to the equipment you donated, we had a much better setup to train in. I’ll always remember the sweat and effort we shared. I’m also very thankful for all the good food you bought me when we went out, especially the eel sushi. I still can’t forget how delicious it was," the individual added.

Other than Jin and J-Hope, the rest of the BTS members, RM, Jimin, V, Jungkook, and Suga, are preparing for their military discharge, which is expected to take place in July.

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Mumbai, India, India

First Published:
May 07, 2025, 09:42 IST