1M new followers, viral TikTok, and post with 13M likes: BTS' V aka Kim Taehyung breaks the internet after military discharge
BTS¡¯ V (Kim Taehyung) gained over 1 million new Instagram followers within days of his military discharge, becoming the most followed BTS member. His viral comeback post and dance video also broke records on Instagram and TikTok, proving his unmatched global influence.
Kim Taehyung, better known globally as BTS¡¯ V, has made a stunning return to civilian life, and the internet is absolutely here for it. Since his military discharge, the 28-year-old singer has seen a major surge in his popularity, gaining over 1 million new followers on Instagram. This proves his massive global fan base and unmatched influence; even his one move draws unfathomable attention.
1 million new followers in days: Taehyung¡¯s unmatched social media pull
Since his military discharge, Taehyung has seen a massive surge in his Instagram following, gaining nearly 1 million new followers within just a few days. The jump reflects not only the intense anticipation around his return but also his deep connection with fans worldwide.
Taehyung gained nearly 1M new followers on IG since his discharge¡ he really rules that app, King pic.twitter.com/YoN6WiJdgb
¡ª K? | HOME (@tksovers) June 16, 2025
V has officially become the most followed BTS member on Instagram with 67.7 million followers and now ranks as the fourth most followed Korean celebrity, just behind BLACKPINK¡¯s Lisa (106M), Jennie (87.3M), Ros¨¦ (83.7M), and Jisoo (79,3M).
13.1 million likes and counting: V's comeback post breaks the internet
Just one day after his military discharge, the Winter Ahead crooner shared a carousel post, which broke the internet. His first post since March was a blend of dreamy aesthetics, moody portraits, and moments from his military life that spoke volumes about his goofy personality. And the world clearly missed that energy. The post, which has now surpassed 13.1 million likes, instantly became one of the most engaged uploads on Instagram worldwide this year, only ranking behind Indian cricketer Virat Kohli's posts celebrating his Indian Premier League team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru's win this season.
Breaking TikTok without an account? Just V things
Taehyung¡¯s impact isn¡¯t limited to one platform. He recently appeared in a dance video with top choreographer Lee Jung Lee, moving to the viral beat of ¡°Don¡¯t Drop That Thun Thun¡±. The clip, shared on Lee¡¯s TikTok, became the most liked TikTok video by a Korean artist in 2025, racking up over 12.7 million likes in just three days. That¡¯s wild considering V doesn¡¯t even have a personal TikTok account. But when you're V, apparently all you need to go viral is to show up.
¡ª Kirikou Winter Ahead ? (@kirikou2019) June 17, 2025
What¡¯s next for V and BTS as a whole?
With Taehyung officially back, fans are already speculating what's next for him individually and for BTS as a group. While there's been no confirmation of immediate solo projects, his return lines up perfectly with BTS¡¯s highly anticipated full-group reunion in 2025. As of now, six members have completed their enlistment, with Suga nearing the end of service in just three days.
Meanwhile, V¡¯s digital footprint post-discharge is proof that some stars don¡¯t need constant content to stay relevant. His presence alone is powerful enough to drive engagement, set records, and reignite excitement across platforms.
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As an Entertainment Content Writer with 3+ Years of experience, I have been keeping a keen eye on who wore what. A self confessed Koreaboo, I am your fangirl next door. Ps: I take pride in saying that I grew up watching "It's Controversial" as a kid.
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