“Koomerica for a reason”: Netizens buzz as BTS' Jungkook emerges as the most searched male K-pop idol on YouTube in the US in 2025

BTS’ Jungkook emerges as the most searched male K-pop idol on YouTube in the US in 2025
BTS’ Jungkook emerges as the most searched male K-pop idol on YouTube in the US in 2025 (Image via BIGHIT)

BTS' Jungkook made headlines most recently as he became the most searched male K-pop idol on YouTube in the US this year. The BTS' youngest member marked this achievement even without releasing any new music this year. Jeon Jungkook was released from army duty earlier in June.

Fans of the BTS maknae were delighted to see their idol become the most searched male idol on YouTube US this year. Consequently, his fans swamped media platforms with their praises for the Never Let Go singer. Someone on X said:

“Koomerica for a reason”

Fans buzz as BTS' Jungkook becomes most searched male idol on YouTube US this year

One of JK’s fans underlined his impact.

“Being the #1 most searched male idol in the US is proof of Jungkook's 'Dok-bo-jeok' (독보적) presence. (TOP) It means his position is so unique that no one else can replace it. His global impact is on another level!”

A fan congratulated JK and demanded him to fully reveal his talent.

“Congratulations to Jungkook! Calmly and confidently, without making too much noise, he goes to his goal.I really want him to fully realize his talent and reveal himself fully...”

An admirer commented:

“His vibe, his talent, his EVERYTHING—2025 belongs to JK! Congratulations Jungkook”

An admirer noted that BTS' Jungkook topped the list even without any new music in the last two years:

“mind you his last release was in 2023 and he was inactive for the whole 2 years and still topping these charts”

An admirer called JK’s new milestone as truly impressive.

“Jungkook is truly impressive!!!despite spending the first half of the year in the military and not releasing any new music all year, he still reigns as the most searched Male K-pop artist in the US”

Another fan dubbed BTS' Jungkook as YouTube and Organic king.

“JUNGKOOK MOST SEARCHED ASIAN AND KPOP ARTIST ON YOU TUBE USA AND GLOBAL IN 2025 CONGRATULATIONS JUNGKOOK. YOUTUBE KING JUNGKOOK ORGANIC KING JUNGKOOK SNS KING JUNGKOOK #Jungkook #정국”

BTS' Jungkook also topped YouTube Worldwide

As reported by a South Korean media outlet, Jeon Jungkook also topped the most searched K-pop male idol list of YouTube Japan and Korea, alongside the US. He even dominated the YouTube Worldwide list for the fifth consecutive year.

Here’s the complete list of the most searched K-pop male group members on YouTube US this year:

  1. Jungkook of BTS
  2. V of BTS
  3. J-Hope of BTS
  4. Felix of Stray Kids
  5. Hyunjin of Stray Kids
  6. Jimin of BTS
  7. G-Dragon of BIGBANG
  8. Bang Chan of Stray Kids
  9. Jin of BTS
  10. Lee Know of Stray Kids
  11. Suga of BTS
  12. Yeonjun of TXT
  13. Han of Stray Kids
  14. RM of BTS
  15. Seungmin of Stray Kids
  16. Ni-Ki of ENHYPEN
  17. Kai of EXO
  18. Changbin of Stray Kids
  19. Taemin of SHINee
  20. Sunghoon of ENHYPEN
  21. Heeseung of ENHYPEN
  22. Taeyang of BIGBANG
  23. I.N of Stray Kids
  24. Sunoo of ENHYPEN
  25. Cha Eunwoo of ASTRO
  26. Baekhyun of EXO
  27. Jungwon of ENHYPEN
  28. Soobin of TXT
  29. Jaehyun of NCT
  30. Beomgyu of TXT
  31. Daesung of BIGBANG
  32. Jake of ENHYPEN
  33. Wooyoung of ATEEZ
  34. Hongjoong of ATEEZ
  35. Mingi of ATEEZ
  36. D.O. of EXO
  37. Mingyu of SEVENTEEN
  38. Jonghyun of SHINee
  39. Haechan of NCT
  40. Mark of NCT
  41. Hoshi of SEVENTEEN
  42. Seonghwa of ATEEZ
  43. Taeyong of NCT
  44. S.Coups of SEVENTEEN
  45. San of ATEEZ
  46. Woozi of SEVENTEEN
  47. Jay of ENHYPEN
  48. Huening Kai of TXT
  49. Minho of SHINee
  50. Yunho of ATEEZ

In related news, BLACKPINK’s Jennie emerged as the most searched female K-pop idol this year on YouTube US, Korea, and Japan.


Also read: “Oh KingKook, you’ll always stay on top”: Netizens rejoice as BTS' Jungkook emerges as first K-soloist to surpass 10 billion Spotify streams

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Edited by Ritika Pal