V of BTS has once again shown his massive global influence after ranking No. 4 on Google’s list of the “Top 10 most searched people worldwide in 2025.”
According to Jagran Josh, which released the ranking based on Google search data, V placed fourth among the most searched figures across all fields. The list includes major names from politics, sports, and pop culture, highlighting just how strong V’s global presence is.
V ranked just behind Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and Taylor Swift, and ahead of global sports and music icons such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Drake, and Kendrick Lamar. Notably, while Taylor Swift ranked highest among female pop stars, V recorded the highest search volume among male pop stars.
Jagran Josh explained that V continues to draw attention in more than 70 countries, pointing to his solo music, strong social media presence, and widely discussed fashion style as key factors behind his high search rankings.
V also ranked No. 6 on the list of the “Top 7 most searched male artists born after 1990,” making him the only K pop artist to appear on that list. The ranking covers searches from 2004 to the present, a period when Google search data became a major indicator of global trends. The list was led by Justin Bieber, followed by Ed Sheeran, Harry Styles, The Weeknd, Zayn Malik, V, and Travis Scott.
Since BTS’s debut on June 13, 2013, V has consistently recorded high search volumes on Google, further proving his status as a leading global K pop star. He also topped Google Trends as the most searched Asian star in 2021, 2022, 2024, and 2025.
In addition, V continues to dominate on Wikipedia, holding the title of most viewed K pop star. In 2024, he ranked No. 7 among the most searched male pop stars worldwide, standing alongside legendary global artists such as Michael Jackson, Eminem, Kanye West, Drake, Justin Bieber, and Kendrick Lamar, once again confirming his worldwide influence.
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