BTS’ V Crowned the Ultimate Male Idol: A Celebration of Timeless Beauty
In an exciting recent development, BTS member V, also known as Kim Taehyung, has been crowned the ‘Ultimate Male Idol That Even AI Can’t Beat’ through a poll conducted on the K-pop fandom platform, CHOEAEDOL. The poll, which ran from March 1 to 8, concluded with V securing the top position, as reported by STARNEWS on March 10.
Fans Celebrate V’s Achievement on Social Media
The announcement sparked a wave of jubilant reactions from fans across various social media platforms. Many enthusiasts took the opportunity to highlight V’s enduring reputation as one of K-pop’s leading visuals, praising his natural beauty that has garnered international acclaim. Observers pointed out that his striking features remain captivating even without heavy styling or makeup.
“V is the representative visual of K-pop,”one fan expressed.
“Foreign media selected #V as a K-pop idol who proves pure and delicate visuals never go out of style,”another fan added, underscoring the timelessness of his appearance.
“There is only one Kim Taehyung!”a commenter celebrated, emphasizing his unique charm.
“His face has been called a masterpiece, and even plastic surgeons recognize his perfect features,”noted a netizen, highlighting V’s stunning visual appeal.
A Flawless Aura Beyond Looks
Supporters remark that V’s allure extends beyond mere appearance—his charisma and demeanor also play significant roles in his appeal. Fans pointed to his recent military images, where even in a buzz cut and simple uniform, his beauty remained undeniable.
“V’s beauty transcends looks; it’s his presence that makes him irreplaceable. Even with minimal styling, he looks flawless,”a fan articulated.
“Amid photoshopped illusions, Kim Taehyung stands out as a true gem!”another enthusiast declared.
“His face card is incredible! Winning against AI only proves his outstanding visuals,”a netizen commented.
BTS’ V: A Musical Force During Military Service
Despite fulfilling his mandatory military service, BTS’ V has continued to make waves in the music industry. After starting his service on December 11, 2023, he was assigned to the Military Police Corps’ Special Task Force on February 8, 2024. Remarkably, he has not only maintained his image but has also contributed to several new tracks, including “Fri(end)s,””Winter Ahead,”and a remix of “White Christmas.”
“Fri(end)s”achieved significant commercial success, peaking at No. 65 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and No. 5 on the Global 200, while “Winter Ahead”made history as the first jazz song by a K-pop artist to enter the Billboard Hot 100.
The remixed version of “White Christmas,”released on December 7, 2024, dominated the Worldwide and European iTunes Song Charts, coinciding with the 81st anniversary of the original hit’s release.
Influence and Recognition on a Global Scale
On February 26, 2025, V made headlines again by ranking No. 5 on HypeAuditor’s global influencer list—the highest position for an Asian star. He leads in the music category on Instagram in the UK and is second in the US, just behind Selena Gomez. Additionally, he stands out as the only Korean artist featured in the Top 50 most influential musicians in the UK.
BTS, including V, is expected to complete their military service by June 2025, and fans eagerly await their return to the industry.