BTS member Kim Taehyung, known as V, has made history by becoming the most-followed K-pop artist on Instagram. Just six days after his military discharge on June 10, 2025, he gained over 864,000 new followers, pushing his total to 67.7 million. Fans worldwide are celebrating his massive online influence.
Kim Taehyung has reached 67.7 Million followers on Instagram!! ✨
The surge in followers came after Taehyung returned from mandatory military service. His Instagram account, @thv, has been breaking records since its creation in 2021. He previously held Guinness World Records for the fastest to reach 1 million and 10 million followers on the platform .
It doesn't surprise me at all. I am proud of what he alone, absolutely alone, I must say, is capable of achieving.
— Nu(🕊️𐤀㋡GMusicLOVERly)☂️🐯🐰💜 #TaekookR ☆NoHate☆ (@Nefer7yri) June 14, 2025
Fans flooded social media with praise for Taehyung’s unmatched popularity. Many called him the “King of Instagram” for his ability to attract millions of engagements effortlessly. His posts consistently receive over 10 million likes, making him a global social media powerhouse.
“It doesn’t surprise me at all. I am proud of what he alone, absolutely alone, I must say, is capable of achieving. Kim Taehyung, King of Instagram.”
“We need a bigger and more expressive word for his popularity, i guess it’s time for english professors to come up with a new word” added another fan
Taehyung’s popularity is too insane. God!!!!!” said a fan on X
“Everyone is tuning in, everyone loves him and wanna see him” commented a netizen
More fans and netizens remarked on how the idol’s popularity continues to grow rapidly each day.
“Taehyung just keep on winning and I always cheered.” added an X user
V’s Instagram success isn’t new. In February 2025, his military update became the most-liked post globally, surpassing 16.4 million likes. The post featured rare glimpses of his life in service, including photos in uniform and a heartfelt caption .
“Sergeant Kim, I’m here to report my survival! This is D-107. The very scary winter has passed and the warm spring has arrived. Take care of yourself and prepare for it in good health. I’ll come see you soon.”
His engagement rate is among the highest in the world, averaging 10.9 million likes per post. This puts him ahead of global stars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Billie Eilish. Even during his military hiatus, Taehyung remained a dominant force on social media .
Beyond Instagram, Taehyung is also the most-searched male K-pop idol on Google in 2025. Fans eagerly awaited his return, and his online presence kept him in the spotlight. His influence extends beyond music, with major brand deals and acting roles .
Taehyung’s solo career has also contributed to his fame. His 2023 album Layover broke streaming records, with all tracks surpassing 100 million plays on Spotify. Songs like Slow Dancing and Love Me Again showcased his unique musical style .
As BTS prepares for a full group comeback in late 2025, Taehyung’s social media dominance highlights his star power. Fans are excited to see what he does next, both as a solo artist and with BTS. His ability to connect with audiences worldwide ensures his place as a top global influencer.
“King Taehyung for a reason.”
“Even during his military service, Kim Taehyung continues to make history. The fact that his simple yet heartfelt update could become the most liked Instagram post of 2025 says so much about the love people have for him.”
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