BTS V has made it to the top ranks of the most searched individuals on Google worldwide in 2025, showcasing the power of the 'K-pop Emperor'. Notably, he secured the overall 1st place among male pop stars, proving his unparalleled global status.
According to the recent data released by the one-stop resource platform Jagran Josh, V was selected as 4th in the 'Top 10 Most Searched Individuals on Google in 2025' worldwide. This result encompasses celebrities from all fields, including politics, economics, sports, and entertainment.
V recorded the fourth highest search volume, following Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and Taylor Swift. This result surpasses global sports heroes like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, as well as top pop artists like Drake and Kendrick Lamar. Among female pop stars, Taylor Swift reached the peak, while V topped the male pop star category, proving to be an icon of the popular music world.
Jagran Josh noted that V's successful solo activities, overwhelming Instagram influence, and unique fashion sense that captivates fans are the reasons behind his prominence in over 70 countries.
Additionally, V ranked 6th in the top 7 most searched male artists born after 1990, being the only K-pop star included in the list. When compiling records from 2004, when Google Trends data began to be aggregated, V stands shoulder to shoulder with Western pop stars like Justin Bieber, Ed Sheeran, and Harry Styles.
In fact, V has consistently maintained high search volumes since his debut in 2013 up to 2026. He has recorded the highest search volume among Asian stars on Google Trends from 2021 to 2025, and he is also achieving outstanding figures in Wikipedia views among K-pop stars.
According to statistics as of 2024, V's name appears alongside legendary singers like Michael Jackson and Eminem, firmly establishing him as a global 'pop culture icon' beyond just being a group member.
