You know what’s more consistent than your alarm clock and more powerful than your WiFi router? Kim Taehyung’s popularity.
BTS’s V has officially retained his #1 spot as the most popular K-pop male idol and the most popular Korean actor in his 20s in Japan, according to Nehan and Bihan rankings, for a mind-blowing 200 weeks straight.
Yes, you read that right. Two. Hundred. Weeks. That’s nearly four years of Taehyung’s name sitting comfortably at the top while everyone else fights for second place, and it’s not hard to see why.
Nehan and Bihan are two of Japan’s biggest polling platforms, tracking real-time popularity votes and trends for Korean idols and actors, and let’s just say Taehyung is running those charts like it’s his personal hobby. Whether it’s his music, visuals, acting potential, or the way he breathes on camera, Taehyung’s hold on fans in Japan remains unshakable.
Fans are celebrating this milestone with pride, flooding timelines with edits, fan art, and threads about why Taehyung’s allure never fades. Whether it’s his soulful vocals, his effortless visuals that break the internet with a single airport photo, or his soft yet confident personality that keeps him endlessly intriguing, Taehyung is proving that his popularity isn’t just hype—it’s a legacy.
This achievement also underlines how Taehyung’s influence goes beyond music. His work in “Hwarang” still has people in their feels, and his potential for future acting projects is something fans—and let’s be honest, casting directors—are watching closely. Taehyung’s presence in the entertainment industry isn’t limited to the stage; it expands to screens, brands, and the hearts of millions worldwide.
And while some idols need heavy promotions and constant variety appearances to keep their names trending, Taehyung can simply exist, post a single photo, or drop a soft snippet of his vocals, and it’s enough to make the world collectively lose its mind.
Because that’s the Taehyung effect.
So here’s to Kim Taehyung, who continues to reign supreme with grace, softness, and that quiet, unbothered confidence that screams “legend” without having to say a word. May the charts continue to bend in your favor, king.
