Google Trends data for 2024 shows that BTS V (Taehyung) was No. 1 on the Top 30 most-searched idols worldwide. Even though V was away in the military for much of the year, people still searched for him more than anyone else. Jungkook comes in at No. 2, with BLACKPINK’s Lisa at No. 3. The list was published on January 1, 2025. Still, there are online debates over the position of idols and how they stayed at top for all year.
Below, we break down the full ranking and why V led Google’s searches in 2024, and how other 4th-gen idols are dominating.
Complete List of 30 Most-Searched Idols
Here’s the ranking compiled from worldwide Google data for 2025.
1. TAEHYUNG (V) — BTS
2. JUNGKOOK — BTS
3. LISA — BLACKPINK
4. IU — Soloist
5. ROSÉ — BLACKPINK
6. JENNIE — BLACKPINK
7. JIMIN — BTS
8. EUNWOO — ASTRO
9. SUGA — BTS
10. JISOO — BLACKPINK
11. JIN — BTS
12. RM — BTS
13. FELIX — Stray Kids
14. KARINA — aespa
15. HYUNJIN — Stray Kids
16. WONYOUNG — IVE
17. J-HOPE — BTS
18. G-DRAGON — BIGBANG
19. BANG CHAN — Stray Kids
20. HANNI — NewJeans
21. BAMBAM — GOT7
22. NI-KI — ENHYPEN
23. BAE SUZY — Soloist/Actress
24. MINGYU — SEVENTEEN
25. LEE KNOW — Stray Kids
26. NAYEON — TWICE
27. SANA — TWICE
28. YOONA — Girls’ Generation
29. CHAEWON — LE SSERAFIM
30. WINTER — aespa
Why V came out on top
So why is BTS V the most searched idol in the 2024 tally? Search interest usually spikes around public-facing moments—solo teasers, headline appearances, high-fashion campaigns, and viral short clips. V had multiple visibility bursts that reached beyond core fandom, bringing casual audiences to Google.
There’s also the “who is more popular Jungkook or V” debate. On this list, Jungkook sits at No. 2, making it a 1–2 finish. The key point: Google Trends reflects relative curiosity over time, not an absolute popularity crown. In 2024, V’s media beats appear to have triggered slightly more frequent or larger surges than Jungkook’s, nudging him ahead in the year-end rollup. Both remain among the most searched K-pop stars worldwide.