
BTS's V has been named the 'Most Influential Asian Star' on Instagram, showcasing his global popularity.
According to HypeAuditor, V ranks 7th on the 'Top 1000 Most Influential Influencers Worldwide,' making him the highest-ranked Asian star. In the music category, he is in 4th place, just behind Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, and Billie Eilish.
V's top country is the United States, where he has 12.1 million followers, making up 18% of his total follower count. He also ranks 7th on the 'Top 1000 Most Influential Influencers in the U.S.' and is the only Asian star in the top 10.


In the UK, V is 3rd on the 'Top 1000 Most Influential Influencers,' standing out as the only Asian star in the top 50.
V's influence reaches beyond English-speaking regions. In Brazil, a key market for Hallyu, he is 7th, the highest position for an Asian star. In Indonesia, he is 2nd, just after Cristiano Ronaldo, showing his strong presence globally.


Even while on military service, V continues to shine with remarkable star power. Recently, Phlanx reported that V has the highest average 'likes' per Instagram post, with 11.3 million likes. Taylor Swift, with 284 million followers, is 2nd with an average of 7 million likes.
V's high engagement is notable, especially considering Cristiano Ronaldo, with 635 million followers, averages 9 million likes per post. This highlights the strong loyalty of V's followers.
V's influence also impacts brands. Luxury brand Celine saw a 51% boost in sales after V became its ambassador. Richemont, Cartier's parent company, reported record jewelry sales of €14.2 billion ($21.49 billion) for the fiscal year 2023, thanks to V's role as an ambassador.
French influencer marketing platform Lefty named V the 'Top Male Fashion Influencer of 2023,' further proving his influence.
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