According to Google Trends, V tops the list of K-pop stars with the highest search volume this year. Google Trends is a platform that analyzes the popularity of search queries across various regions and languages.
Of the 79 countries where Google Trends data is compiled, V ranked first in 71 countries, including major regions such as the US, UK and Japan, with only a few exceptions in parts of the Middle East and Central Asia.
Since BTS’ debut on June 13, 2013, V has consistently held the title of most Googled K-pop star. In previous years, including 2021 and 2022, she was also the most searched Asian celebrity on Google Trends.
Despite being inactive due to military service, V’s unprecedented popularity and star power continues to make headlines, as he remains the most searched for K-pop star globally in 2024.
In addition to dominating the K-pop category, V ranked 4th among the most searched male pop stars worldwide in 2024, behind global icons Drake, Eminem and Justin Bieber.
Among pop stars born in the 1990s, V achieved the highest ranking for a K-pop artist at 12th place, joining the ranks of global stars such as Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Harry Styles and Billie Eilish.
In 2021, the Reigarw Comparisons news channel recognized V as the “most successful personality born in 1995” in the ranking of the most famous people by year of birth.
V’s influence extends beyond Google Trends and extends to other key indicators of popularity, such as Wikipedia. He became the first K-pop star to surpass 10 million views on an English-language page, continuing to hold the record for the most views.
In 2024, V ranked 7th on Wikipedia’s “World’s Most Searched Male Pop Stars” list and took the top spot among K-pop solo artists.
