BTS' JUNG KOOK remains popular overseas even while serving in the military... Enters the Top 10 most popular artists for the second consecutive year

JUNG KOOK of BTS, who is currently serving in the military, has been ranked in the top 10 of overseas fans' most favorite artists for two consecutive years, demonstrating his global popularity.
According to the "2025 Overseas Korean Wave Survey" (based on 2024) published by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Foundation for International Cultural Exchange, JUNG
KOOK was ranked 6th (1.8%) in the "Most Liked K-Pop Singer" category. JUNG, who will be serving in the military from the end of 2023,
KOOK has been ranked highly both as a member of the group and as a solo artist, proving his overwhelming popularity and unwavering influence.
KOOK also ranked 4th in the same category in the previous year's "2024 Overseas Korean Wave Survey" (based on 2023), making it into the Top 10 for two consecutive years and becoming a global
Comparing by continent, JUNG KOOK ranked third (3.2%) and third (4.1%) in the Middle East and Africa, respectively, demonstrating its continued influence in the global market.
It will maintain a stable position in the top rankings from 2020 to 2024. In Europe, it will be ranked 5th (1.6%), the same as in 2023, demonstrating its high global recognition and undiminished popularity.
This shows how popular he is. Incidentally, JUNG KOOK is also ranked 4th in the US in 2023.
KOOK released his self-composed digital single "Never Let
The fact that the song "Go" topped the iTunes Top Songs charts in 96 countries was highlighted as a "major trend in the Korean Wave for the year."
KOOK is scheduled to discharge his army service on June 11th.