According to AllKpop.com Kim Taehyung, aka V of BTS, has secured the top spot as the most popular K-pop idol and Asian artist worldwide on Google for the first half of 2024.

According to Google Trends data from January 1 to June 30, 2024, Taehyung recorded the highest number of searches among K-pop stars. The high level of interest that Taehyung continues to garner speaks to his star power and global appeal

Despite being in military service and away from the limelight, Taehyung has continuously made headlines through his military photos and various pre-recorded content released after his enlistment, including his digital single “FRI(END)S.” 

The top 30 most searched K-pop stars for the first half of 2024 are listed below, with IU leading among female artists.

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Who is Kim Tae-hyung?

Kim Tae-hyung, professionally known as V, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and member of the globally popular boy band BTS. Here are some key facts about him:

  1. Born on December 30, 1995, in Daegu, South Korea.
  2. He debuted as a member of BTS in 2013 under Big Hit Entertainment (now HYBE Corporation).
  3. V has released several solo songs under BTS, including “Stigma” (2016), “Singularity” (2018), and “Inner Child” (2020).
  4. Outside of BTS, he appeared in the 2016 television series “Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth” and contributed to its soundtrack.
  5. In 2019, he released his first self-composed solo song “Scenery”.
  6. V made his official solo debut on September 8, 2023, with the mini-album “Layover”.
  7. He is known for his deep baritone voice and has been praised for his vocal performances.
  8. V is ambidextrous and holds a Guinness World Record for the fastest time to reach 1 million followers on Instagram.
  9. He is pursuing a Master of Business Administration in Advertising and Media at Hanyang Cyber University.
  10. V is not only a singer but also a songwriter, dancer, and occasional actor.

V’s unique vocal color, charismatic stage presence, and multifaceted talents have contributed to his popularity both as a BTS member and as a solo artist.z

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