BTS V Crowned ‘King of King’ by Forbes Korea

BTS V Crowned ‘King of King’ by Forbes Korea

BTS member V has been named King of King, further solidifying his immense popularity.

Forbes Korea, in collaboration with the global fandom platform Idol Champ, held a special King of King showdown to determine the ultimate K-pop idol among past Forbes Korea title winners. Out of 46 previous winners from 2021 to 2025, V emerged victorious with a dominant 45.80% of the votes, reaffirming his status as a global K-pop icon. As the King of King winner, V will be featured in an exclusive interview with Forbes Korea.

V is widely recognized as a true all-rounder in the industry, excelling in singing, dancing, visuals, acting, and stage presence. He is often cited as a role model by many junior idols and is considered the epitome of an ideal K-pop artist. His performances captivate audiences with powerful and mesmerizing dance moves. This is exemplified by his Boy With Luv (작은 것들을 위한 시) "fancam," which has amassed a record-breaking 145 million views, making it the most-watched K-pop fancam of all time. Additionally, V holds the record for the most fancams surpassing 10 million views, further solidifying his reputation as a Performance King.

Written by Mun Wan Sik

Translated by Lee So Yun

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