Top 1000 global influencers list: BTS outshines Selena Gomez, Kendall Jenner
BTS Paris appearance and Instagram engagement being credited to his global dominance
BTS’ V, whose actual name is Kim Taehyung, is making waves online once again.
The K-pop singer has proved again his star power remains as strong as ever, this time by securing third place as the most influential celebrity on Instagram. Thus, outshining Selena Gomez and Kendall Jenner.
According to a report recently released by Hypeauditor, V has been placed third on Top 1000 Most Influential Global Influencer’s list, trailing only football legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Moreover, Kim Taehyung isn’t only the top ranked Asian celebrity but also the top ranked entertainer, thus beating heavyweights like Selena Gomez and Kendall Jenner, who ranked 4th and 5th simultaneously.
By regional classification, the BTS singer is placed third in the U.S., topped in the U.K., and stand third in Brazil, a country which is considered to be the key market for K-Pop fans globally.
Surprisingly, his first place in the music category with any recent music promotions, speaks volumes of his world influence.
Stats say it all: BTS V dominates Instagram
On Instagram, V’s hegemony is crystal and clear. As of July 2025, he garnered over 68.07 million followers, with more than 12.4 million coming from the U.S., (the highest number for any K-pop artist ever).
In the last 25 days, his follower count surged by 1.22 million following his military training completion, showing the fastest growth rate among K-pop stars.
According to the stats, by a social media matrix, SocialBook, V’s engagement rate is an astounding 20.6%, that stands highest among global celebrities.
Limiting comments but unlimited likes
BTS’ V is the ultimate king of Instagram, despite the fact that he has limited comments section, his average likes exceed 14 million per post, with recent uploads continuously drawing over 12.5 million likes surpassing even Hollywood elites.
BTS star's Paris look turns heads
Last week, V flew to Paris on July 4 to attend a Celine fashion show, where he represented as a global ambassador. His departure sparked a global frenzy, with “HAVE A SAFE FLIGHT TAEHYUNG” trending on X (formerly twitter).
BTS star V’s name is dominating Google Trends in 40 countries, including South Korea, the U.S., France, the U.K., and Japan.
Although the main event is still ahead, V has already been turning heads on social media with his classy stylish looks.
What’s next for BTS on music front?
As fans of BTS star V anxiously wait for his new release, V has yet to share any updates about his solo return.
But don’t worry BTS army, BTS has officially confirmed a group comeback set for spring 2026 with a new album already in the making. In addition, a world tour is also on the cards, though specific are still hidden.
