BTS Jungkook, 2026 Overseas Hallyu Survey, 'The Most Influential Hallyu Star' Solo Singer

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BTS (BTS) Jungkook was selected as the "most influential Hallyu star" among solo singers in the "2026 Overseas Hallyu Survey" conducted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea International Cultural Exchange Promotion Agency, shining his presence as a global icon.

In the "2026 Overseas Korean Wave Survey" (as of 2025) recently released by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister Choi Hwi-young) and the Korea International Culture Exchange Promotion Agency (Director Park Chang-sik), Jungkook ranked third with the group Black Pink with 3.0% in the newly established "Most Influential Hallyu Star" category.

Jungkook ranked second in the Americas, fourth in Europe, third in the Middle East, and third in Africa. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Agency included people in various fields, including music, actors, sports, and professional gamers, reflecting the respondents' short answer.

Jungkook was the only solo artist to rank fifth in the Top 5 Korean Singers/Groups list in 2025. At the time of his first solo career in 2023, he ranked fourth.

Jungkook was also the only K-pop singer to make the list of the "Top 25 Most Famous People in the World." The list also featured figures from various fields, including Elon Musk, Donald Trump, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Mark Zuckerberg.

Jungkook was then listed on the "Top 15 Most Famous People in the World" list selected by the US portal site "AOL." He was included alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Elon Musk and Barack Obama, with Justin Bieber and only two male artists selected.

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