BTS member Kim Taehyung, known as V, has been named the world’s most influential musician and Instagram personality, according to recent reports by HypeAuditor and Top Nine. Fans worldwide are celebrating his unmatched impact despite his recent military service.
Taehyung Dominates Global Influence Rankings
Kim Taehyung secured the number one spot as the most influential musician globally in HypeAuditorโs latest report. The BTS vocalist also ranked third overall on the list of the top 1,000 global influencers, trailing only football legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. He surpassed major celebrities like Selena Gomez and Kendall Jenner, making him the highest-ranked entertainer.
His influence spans multiple countries, with number one rankings in the UK and top-three placements in the US and Brazil. Notably, this achievement comes just weeks after his military discharge on June 10, 2025, and without any new solo music releases since his 2024 collaboration, White Christmas with Bing Crosby.
“Taehyungโs superpower is that heโs authentic, charismatic, utterly endearing, multitalented, a creative genius, and mesmerizingly beautiful. Heโs a born superstar,” one fan shared.
Instagram King: Taehyung Breaks Records
Separately, Top Nine declared Taehyung the top Instagram influencer in the music category worldwide, with dominant rankings across all regions. His Instagram growth has been staggeringโgaining 1.22 million followers in just 25 days after his military discharge. Currently, he boasts 68.07 million followers, the highest for any male K-pop idol.
His engagement rate is equally impressive, with SocialBook reporting a 20.6% engagement rate, the highest among global celebrities. Each of his posts averages 14 million likes, reinforcing his status as a social media powerhouse.
“Kim Taehyung is definitely the idol of idols. His power and impact are incredible. The king of K-pop is just him. I’m proud of his existence,” an admirer commented.
Fans Celebrate Taehyungโs Unmatched Popularity
Fans worldwide flooded social media with praise, highlighting his organic appeal and global dominance. Many pointed out that his influence remains unmatched even during his military service, where he had limited public activities.
“While he was still serving in the military with no activities or brand deals, heโs coming back stronger. Imagine his power once he fully returns!” a fan exclaimed.
Others emphasized his authenticity as the key to his success:
“Kim Taehyung is 100% organic. His authenticity makes him uniqueโpeople love his style, music, and image because heโs real.”
With his military service completed, fans eagerly anticipate his next moves. Taehyung has already made high-profile appearances, including the Celine Spring/Summer 2026 fashion show in Paris alongside actor Park Bo-gum. Speculation about his solo music, acting projects, and brand endorsements continues to grow.
His Spotify hit Love Me Again recently surpassed 1 billion streams, proving his lasting musical impact. As Taehyung re-enters the entertainment scene, industry experts predict even greater milestones ahead.
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“The turning point of Kim Taehyungโs career as a solo artist is here. Wait till he acts on TV and the big screenโheโs the most relevant person in the industry!” a supporter wrote.
Credits: HypeAuditor, Top Nine, and SocialBook.
