BTS member V has once again proven his global influence by surpassing 70 million followers on Instagram.
As of the 13th, V's personal Instagram follower count has exceeded 70 million. This is a record achieved by a Korean male celebrity for the first time, and it is particularly noteworthy as it was accomplished about four years after the account was opened in December 2021.
V's Instagram has set overwhelming records since its inception. According to the official certification from Guinness World Records, V gathered 1 million followers just 43 minutes after creating the account, and surpassed 10 million followers in just 4 hours and 52 minutes, breaking the world record for the shortest time. This record remains an unparalleled figure even four years later.
The attention from fans around the world on each of his posts is also intense. Notably, a photo of his dog Yeontan, released in 2021, made it into the top 20 most liked posts in Instagram history. In 2025, a total of 8 photos posted by V received over 10 million likes, which is the highest record among domestic celebrities. A recent photo shared during his military service also garnered the most likes among Korean celebrity Instagram posts in 2025, generating significant buzz.
According to influencer analysis firm HypeAuditor, V ranked 3rd among the top 1000 most influential influencers in the world, following Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. This confirms his global status alongside famous sports stars.
Meanwhile, BTS, to which V belongs, is set to release a new regular album in March and make a grand comeback in the music industry. The news of this follower record-breaking achievement ahead of their full group activities is further heating up the comeback atmosphere.
