BTS member Taehyung, affectionately known as V, recently captured the spotlight during a lively dialogue broadcast on Channel Fullmoon, hosted by PD Na Yeong-seok. This engaging discussion transpired on March 28, 2025, with actor Choi Woo-shik showcasing his charismatic presence alongside the host.
The conversation naturally gravitated towards social media platforms, prompting an intriguing examination of the Instagram profiles belonging to members of the Wooga Squad. They kicked off the discussion with Park Seo-jun’s Instagram handle (@bn_sj2013), which boasts a remarkable 25.6 million followers. However, the revelations continued, shifting focus to BTS’ Taehyung (@thv), who stunned everyone with an astounding follower count of 66.9 million.
The host, Na PD, was visibly taken aback by these numbers and questioned whether Taehyung’s following surpassed that of Park Seo-jun. In a humorous yet insightful remark, Woo-shik responded, as translated by X user @mybwits:
“It’s just a galaxy.”
The exchange ignited a wave of enthusiasm among fans, who took to social media to celebrate Taehyung’s unparalleled influence in the realm of Instagram. Many highlighted his overwhelming popularity and impressive reach, with one admirer declaring:
“THV owns Instagram. He’s not just the most-followed Korean man, he’s also one of the most influential people in the world on insta for having the highest average engagement rate in the world.”
Fans continued to weigh in on the exchange, with one commenting on the astonishing view counts of Taehyung’s Instagram stories:
“I get it honestly bc where all those people coming from?? those tae ig stories with 1M+ views??? crazy lol,”wrote an X user.
Another fan expressed longing for more updates from Taehyung’s account:
“Mind you, it’s been a while since he updated that account huhu I miss user thv dumps,”shared another user.
Moreover, fans affectionately remarked on the camaraderie between Taehyung and Choi Woo-shik, finding humor in their reactions to his extensive fame. Many view Taehyung as a younger brother, leading to sentiments of nostalgia as they reminisced about their cherished bond:
“Them getting surprised at Taehyung’s popularity is so funny cus for them Taehyung has always been their baby brother, not a worldwide superstar,”commented one fan.
Another user expressed a desire for more content featuring their favorite duo:
“CAN WE GET SECOND SEASON OF FRIENDCATION PLEASE? ??”pleaded a fellow fan.
Taehyung’s Unmatched Presence on Instagram and Music Charts Amid Military Service
Despite his ongoing military service, BTS’ Taehyung continues to shine as a formidable force on social media. Since the inception of his personal Instagram account on December 6, 2021, along with his fellow members, he has celebrated several groundbreaking achievements.
Upon joining Instagram, Taehyung etched his name in the Guinness World Records, emerging as the fastest individual to reach one million followers in just 43 minutes and surpassing 10 million within a stunning four hours and 52 minutes. These milestones placed him ahead of notable celebrities like Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Aniston.
Recent data from social media analytics platform @btskthv1230 reveals that Taehyung remains at the pinnacle of global influencer engagement, averaging an extraordinary 10.9 million likes per post. In comparison, football star Cristiano Ronaldo ranks second with 6.2 million likes, despite his vast follower base exceeding 651 million.
Taehyung’s engagement levels have remained remarkably consistent, even during his military service. Following an update on February 23, 2025, regarding his military duties, he welcomed 117,000 new followers on Instagram. This post has since garnered 15 million likes, resulting in an outstanding engagement rate of 16.36% for February, which is regarded as exemplary within the industry.
On February 26, 2025, HypeAuditor honored Taehyung by ranking him as the fifth most influential global entertainer, marking the highest position for an Asian artist in this category. Moreover, he leads the music segment on Instagram, ranking first in the UK and second in the US, only behind Selena Gomez.
The analysis of musicians on the platform includes metrics such as engagement, the quality of followers, and interaction rates. Significantly, Taehyung is the only Korean artist featured in the UK’s Top 50 Most Influential Musicians list.
In 2024, despite his military commitments, Taehyung remained musically active, releasing three singles—”Fri(end)s,””Winter Ahead”(in collaboration with Park Hyo-shin), and a remix of “White Christmas”featuring Bing Crosby.
“Fri(end)s”climbed to No. 65 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and achieved No. 5 on the Global 200. “Winter Ahead”made history as the first jazz track by a K-pop artist to enter the Billboard Hot 100, while the “White Christmas”remix soared to the top of the Worldwide and European iTunes charts, coinciding with the song’s 81st anniversary.
Taehyung began his mandatory military service on December 11, 2023, alongside members RM, Jimin, and Jungkook. After completing basic training, he joined the Military Police Corps’ Special Task Force, specifically within the 2nd Corps’ Ssangyong Unit on February 8, 2024. He is expected to conclude his service in June 2025, in conjunction with the remaining members of BTS.