BTS member V (Kim Taehyung) continues to assert his global presence by adding another video that has surpassed 100 million views on TikTok, showcasing his immense popularity.
On May 9th, V delighted fans by sharing a handshake video on TikTok featuring fellow member Jungkook, originally performed during a concert. This viral clip remarkably achieved over 100 million views in just four days, accumulating an impressive 16.98 million likes.
With this latest achievement, V now boasts the incredible record of having two separate posts exceed 100 million views on TikTok. He holds the unique distinction as the *only* Korean TikTok account in 2026 to have multiple videos reach this monumental viewership milestone. His ‘Tampa!’ video, posted earlier on the 1st, is also rapidly climbing, currently sitting at 90.52 million views.
V first launched his personal TikTok account on March 13th and swiftly amassed 10 million followers in a mere 19 days. Continuing his record-breaking streak, he became the fastest Korean star to hit 15 million followers, achieving this in just 58 days. His follower count currently stands at an impressive 15.42 million.
Of the nine TikTok videos V has posted, seven have already surpassed 50 million views, with four of those videos garnering over 15 million likes each. V has consistently dominated the ‘Top 100 TikTok Influencer Worldwide’ rankings, as determined by the leading SNS analysis platform HyperAuditor, holding the coveted #1 position for an extended period. His TikTok account currently boasts 15.42 million followers, a staggering cumulative view count of 655.5 million, and a total of 120 million likes.
V’s influence extends beyond TikTok; he also ranked 2nd as ‘The Most Influential Influencer Worldwide’ on Instagram. During BTS’s ‘Arirang’ overseas tour, V recorded the highest number of mentions across all social media platforms and the highest search volume on Google, underscoring his unparalleled global reach and impact.
