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BTS’ Kim Taehyung, also known as V, caused a major stir online after attending the opening night of Jin’s RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR on June 28. Alongside fellow BTS members RM and J-Hope, V showed his support from the audience, and despite only making a brief appearance, he managed to break the internet yet again. His name skyrocketed on Google Trends Worldwide, hitting a perfect 100% peak, proving just how powerful and far-reaching his global popularity remains.
The concert, held at Goyang Auxiliary Stadium, marked the first solo performance of Jin since completing his military service. V showed up for day one of the event and quickly became a major highlight. Dressed in a black tank top that revealed his toned arms—honed through military training—he exuded effortless charm and stage-worthy presence even from the audience. Much like his previous viral moment at J-Hope’s HOPE ON THE STAGE FINAL encore concert, V’s presence once again left fans in awe.
As soon as clips and photos of V at the concert surfaced online, fans rushed to social media to express their excitement. Google Trends recorded a sharp spike in searches for the keyword “V,” reaching the top of the singer category with a full 100% value peak. His real name, “Kim Taehyung,” also climbed to No. 6 on the global trend list. From the U.S. to 20 other countries, Taehyung’s name dominated conversations online.
Social media buzzed with fan reactions, calling him “KING TAEHYUNG” and praising his “main character energy.” Many noted how even the shortest appearance by V could instantly take over the internet, solidifying his status as a true global icon.
Interestingly, this wasn’t his first 100% Google Trends peak that week. Just a day earlier, on June 27, V had already trended worldwide following the release of Squid Game Season 3 on Netflix. Although he didn’t actually appear in the show, rumors of a possible cameo were enough to send his name soaring up search rankings. Fans couldn’t help but comment on his unmatched influence, joking that even a rumor about him could cause such a massive reaction.
Both instances proved just how strong V’s presence is—on stage, off stage, or even simply in speculation. Whether he’s showing support for his members or becoming the center of trending conversations, Kim Taehyung continues to remind the world of his unstoppable star power.