BTS’s V has once again shown his massive star power by ranking as the highest K-Pop solo artist on Japan’s prestigious list of 'Top 10 Most Shared Artists on SNS' for 2024!

According to Oricon News, V achieved an impressive 6th place in the 'Most Shared Artists on SNS in Japan' category in the '2024 Annual Rankings' by Spotify Japan. This marks the highest position ever for any K-Pop solo artist on this list, showcasing just how popular V is, even while he is currently on hiatus for his military service.

Spotify Japan’s annual ranking covers various categories like 'Top 10 Most Streamed Songs in Japan' and 'Top 10 Most Streamed Japanese Artists Overseas.' The rankings consider the popularity of artists across major social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Despite being on a break, V stands out as the only K-Pop solo artist to make the list, solidifying his unique presence and influence.

V wasn't the only K-Pop artist to make the list. Boy group ZEROBASEONE also earned a spot, ranking No. 1 on Japan's '2024 Bestselling K-Pop Top 20.' However, V continues to dominate in Japan, holding the title as the highest-ranking Korean celebrity on X and consistently topping Google Trends in Japan since BTS’s debut.

In addition, V has been ruling Japan’s idol rankings. From December 2 to December 8, he claimed 1st place in the 'K-Pop Male Idol Ranking' on the Japanese site 'NEHAN,' holding the top spot for an astounding 193 consecutive weeks. He also topped the 'Korean Male Actor Popularity Ranking' by 'BIHAN' for 42 straight weeks, and stayed No. 1 in the '20s Male Actor Ranking' for 189 weeks.

V’s influence goes beyond idol rankings. He also dominated the 'K-Pop Idol Handsome Guy Election' and 'Korean Drama Male Actor Election' on 'K-board,' holding the top spot for 149 weeks. On 'KPOP JUICE,' V set a new record with a total of 5.32 million votes, keeping 1st place throughout the entire voting period.

V’s continued success in Japan proves his immense popularity and influence, making him one of the most beloved and talked-about stars in the K-Pop world!

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When the Stars Gossip is facing a tough battle as its ratings continue to decline, leaving many to wonder if it can recover.

Despite its massive 500 billion KRW budget and a year-long production process, the drama’s viewership has been steadily dropping since its premiere.

The first two episodes of the show had relatively modest ratings, with 3.3% for episode one and 3.9% for episode two.

However, the third episode, which aired on January 11th, saw a sharp drop to just 2.2%, according to Nielsen Korea.

At this rate, the drama is on the verge of falling below 1% in viewership, which would be a serious blow for the production.

The drama’s star-studded cast, featuring Gong Hyo Jin and Lee Min Ho, hasn’t been enough to stop the slide in ratings.

As the show tries to maintain its momentum, the question remains: Can When the Stars Gossip bounce back, or will its viewership continue to sink?

With such a big budget and high expectations, viewers are still holding out hope for a recovery, but the drama’s future is uncertain unless ratings start climbing.

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