BTS member V has once again proven his unmatched global influence by creating a massive Instagram record that is unlikely to be broken anytime soon. On January 13, 2026, the singer crossed 70 million followers on his personal Instagram account, becoming the fastest individual in the world to reach the milestone. What makes the achievement even more remarkable is that V reached the number with only a limited number of posts, highlighting the sheer power of his popularity.

V makes history with Instagram

With this feat, V has emerged as the most-followed Korean male solo artist on Instagram. Among male K-pop acts, only the official BTS group account stands ahead of him, placing V firmly among the most influential global celebrities on the platform. Fans across the world celebrated the moment, flooding social media with congratulatory messages and calling the achievement “historic.”