Most Spotify Followers For A K-pop Soloist (Record By V)

The Official Award Of A Certificate

BTS’s V, referred to by fans as Kim Taehyung, achieved the record for the most number of Spotify followers for a K-pop soloist, a milestone recognized by the K-pop Records Library (KRL). By March 29, 2025, V had accumulated over 19 million followers on the network, a testament to his exceptional popularity and affirmation of his standing as a solitary juggernaut. This accomplishment, confirmed as of early 2025, signified a pivotal point in K-pop’s digital supremacy.

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V’s journey to this record was nothing short of remarkable. His Spotify ascent began gaining traction with early solo tracks like “Sweet Night” (2020) and “Christmas Tree” (2021), OSTs that showcased his soulful voice and drew millions of streams. But it was his official solo debut with the album Layover on September 8, 2023, that catapulted him to new heights. Featuring hits like “Love Me Again” and “Slow Dancing,” the album racked up over 1.1 billion streams, pushing his follower count past his bandmates and rivals. By January 23, 2024, he had surpassed J-Hope’s 16.84 million to become the most-followed K-pop soloist, a lead he extended to 19 million by November 2024.

What made this record stand out was V’s organic growth. Even during his military service, which began in December 2023, his catalog spanning R&B, jazz, and soul-infused tracks continued to captivate listeners worldwide. Fans, dubbed ARMY, propelled him forward, with Layover earning 2.1 million first-week sales and his streams topping 4.5 billion by March 2025. KRL recognized this as a testament to his artistry and fan devotion, noting he outpaced peers like Jungkook (18 million followers) and J-Hope.