BTS's V, also known as TaeTae, continues to rule Japan's popularity rankings, cementing his status as a global superstar and making "TaeTaeLand" the place to be!

From January 13 to 19, 2025, V took the top spot in the male idol ranking poll on Japan's popular site NEHAN, marking an unbelievable 199 consecutive weeks at number one. This achievement is a testament to his immense popularity in Japan, where his influence keeps growing by the day.

But V didn’t stop there! During the same period, he made history by ranking first for an incredible 47 straight weeks in the "Actor Popularity Ranking" on the Korean actor site BIHAN.

He also secured the top position for 195 consecutive weeks in the "20s Korean Actor" category, proving that his reach isn't just limited to music.

On K-board, a platform offering K-culture news, V’s dominance continued as he topped the "K-pop Idol Popularity Ranking" for 155 weeks in a row. He also maintained the top spot in both the "Korean Drama Male Actor Election" and the "Flower Boy Election." Over on the K-pop site KPOP JUICE, V’s popularity remained unmatched.

V’s influence stretches beyond music and acting. Since the rise of the Hallyu wave in Japan, he has topped the "Celebrity Ranking" on X (formerly Twitter), surpassing both Korean and Japanese stars. BTS has also topped Japan's Google Trends, further proving their immense popularity.

Not only has V become a trendsetter in music and acting, but he's also a style icon, especially for Japanese Gen Z men.

Many have started copying his hairstyle and fashion, making him a true trend leader. One example of V’s impact is a small café in Japan, run by a barista rumored to look like V.

The café has become a hotspot, drawing huge crowds every weekend as women visit to see if the barista really resembles V.

Recently, this barista appeared on the Japanese variety show Too Beautiful Ramen Shop Owner & Handsome Café Owner alongside his mother. When asked if she thought her son looked like V, his mother humorously replied that she didn’t think he resembled V from the front but found it funny nonetheless.

The barista revealed his dream of having the best café in the world, with the host jokingly suggesting calling it "Cafe TaeTae."

V’s influence is so powerful that simply being rumored to look like him has brought appearances on Japanese media and broadcasts, proving just how far his reach extends.

Fans all over Japan are obsessed with TaeTae, and it's clear that his popularity is only going to rise even more.

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BTS's V is making his fans fall even more in love with him as he shares moments from his life just 40 days before his military discharge.

On April 30, V posted several new photos on his Instagram story, giving fans a sneak peek into his daily routine.

Among the photos was a beautiful shot of cherry blossoms, accompanied by the word "cherry blossom" as he expressed his longing for spring.

He followed up with more photos, sharing how much he wanted to enjoy the season with his fans.

To make the post even more special, V added background music from BTS member J-Hope's song Sweet Dreams and Design by the American punk band Gustav.

It turns out that Gustav was grateful for V introducing their music to the world and even received fan comments saying they discovered the band through him.

In another adorable photo, V posed with CF director Ray J. Yi (Lee Jun Yeob), with flowers in his hair. The director also shared the cute photo, adding the word "flower" to express how happy he was with the moment.

But it wasn’t all about flowers and beauty—V also gave fans a peek at his workout routine. He proudly showed off his toned arm muscles in a picture, though his face appeared a little thinner.

This is likely due to his diet, as he’s been working hard to maintain his figure ahead of his discharge. Before enlisting, V weighed 62 kg, and during his service, he reached 86 kg. Now, he’s lost 10 kg and is preparing for his return to the public eye.

Interestingly, V has been working out at the same place where singer Kim Jong Kook films his popular YouTube channel Jim Jong Kook, sparking fan excitement and hopes that V might make an appearance on the show after he’s discharged.

As soon as V shared his latest update, his name—"KIM TAEHYUNG"—shot to the top of real-time trending charts worldwide. Fans from all over the globe, including in the U.S., couldn’t get enough of the updates, proving once again the massive impact V has.

He is set to be discharged from the military on June 10, and fans are eagerly awaiting his return.

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