According to Indian education and data platform Jagran Josh, V placed fourth on the “Top 10 Most Searched People on Google in 2025,” following Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and Taylor Swift. The list includes figures from politics, sports, and global pop culture, underscoring V’s exceptional reach as a Korean entertainer.

Trailing behind V on the ranking were Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Bianca Censori, and Vinesh Phogat. Jagran Josh noted that V continues to attract attention in more than 70 countries, driven by his solo music activities, strong Instagram presence, and distinctive fashion style.

V also ranked 6th on Jagran Josh’s list of the most searched male artists born after 1990, alongside names such as Justin Bieber, Ed Sheeran, Harry Styles, The Weeknd, Zayn Malik, and Travis Scott. The platform explained that the rankings were based on Google search data collected from 2004 to the present.

Born in December 1995, V debuted in 2013 as a vocalist of BTS, one of the most successful global music acts in history. Beyond group activities, he has steadily built a solo career, and his first official solo mini-album, Layover, in 2023, charted both domestically and internationally.

V enlisted for mandatory military service in December 2023 and completed his service in June last year, subsequently rejoining BTS. The group has announced plans to release a new album titled Arirang in spring 2026, followed by a world tour.

From music and fashion to global search trends, V’s consistent presence at the top of worldwide rankings reflects his enduring status as one of K-pop’s most influential global artists.

Sources: wikitree