“The people’s king”: Netizens buzz as BTS' Taehyung becomes the most searched K-pop idol on Google in 2025

Celebrities Visit CELINE Chungdam Flagship Store - Source: Getty
Celebrities Visit CELINE Chungdam Flagship Store - Source: Getty

BTS' Taehyung has been bagging new records this year. Most recently, the idol even emerged as this year’s most searched K-pop idol on Google. The Rainy Days idol topped Google searches several times this year due to the attendance of different events.

Fans of V were glad to see their beloved singer become the most searched on Google. Consequently, they swamped the internet with their praises for the Love Me Again idol. One of them labeled BTS' Taehyung as the people’s king.

“Rich. Organic. Relevant. The people’s king — one and only Kim Taehyung”

Netizens react as BTS' Taehyung becomes the most searched on Google this year

One of them said it’s not surprising in the case of BTS’ Taehyung.

“Taehyung of BTS being the most searched K-pop idol on Google in 2025? Not surprising at all. That’s Kim Taehyung for you — global it boy, unmatched impact, still running the internet effortlessly”

Another fan congratulated V.

“CONGRATULATIONS TAEHYUNG. Everyone in Kpop is always locked in. Let's do it again next year.”

An admirer commented:

“As expected since he got multiple fandoms extremely obsessed with him and always updated with not just his activities but also his fans’ activities too”

Another follower wrote BTS’ Taehyung is the main character.

“This news repeats every year, with only the number changing. Taehyung is the main character”

Kim Taehyung recently turned 30

On December 30, Tae celebrated his 30th birthday. The bandmates of V shared Instagram stories wishing him a happy birthday. Fans across the globe also celebrated BTS’ Taehyung's big day on a huge scale.

Some fans even adopted a bench in Versailles for V’s birthday. Brands like TIRTIR and Celine also sent birthday wishes and presents for BTS’ Taehyung on his birthday. V was even trending on Google on his birthday.

On December 23, Vogue Japan released a teaser with BTS' Taehyung as the cover star for their February 2026 issue. Despite the fact that the magazine did not show the idol's face, fans immediately recognized their favorite BTS member. The most recent teaser provided peeks of Kim Taehyung's many covers. He even posed shirtless for the forthcoming Vogue Japan cover.

Following this, they also released covers and a video of BTS’ Taehyung for the upcoming edition.


Also read: “PRINCE OF KOREA”: Netizens swoon over BTS' Taehyung’s Celine PhotoBooth pictures from Year-End Event in Seoul

Edited by Tanisha Aggarwal