BTS's Jungkook ranked first as the most searched male K-pop idol on YouTube in 2025. According to YouTube search data, Jungkook secured the number one spot for male idol searches in the United States without releasing any new songs. This is particularly notable as Jungkook has been recorded as the most searched K-pop idol worldwide on YouTube for five consecutive years.

Jungkook also ranked first as the most searched male idol on YouTube in South Korea, the United States, and Japan. BTS demonstrated overwhelming influence by placing six members in the top 10. Following Jungkook, V ranked second, J-Hope third, Jimin sixth, Jin ninth, and Suga eleventh.

Stray Kids also performed well, with four members entering the top 10. Felix ranked fourth, Hyunjin fifth, Bang Chan eighth, and Lee Know tenth. These achievements indicate that BTS's fanbase in the United States is expanding during their hiatus.

BIGBANG's G-Dragon also ranked seventh, maintaining his strong presence. Overseas fans responded, saying, "He achieved first place in 2025 without a single new song," and "It's not surprising since he has held the top spot since 2017." Another fan commented, "This year on the YouTube platform, Jungkook shone even without new songs. He is the most searched male idol in the U.S. and the second most searched male idol in Japan and South Korea."

Jungkook's YouTube presence is overwhelming in terms of subscriber count, views, plays, and search volume. His YouTube topic channel surpassed 4 million subscribers, holding the record for the most subscribers among K-pop solo artists. His cumulative views have exceeded 1.33 billion.

Jungkook's official music videos recorded the following views: "Seven" with 575 million, "Dreamers" with 430 million, "3D" with 265 million, and "Standing Next to You" with 210 million. On YouTube Music, "Seven" surpassed 1.1 billion plays, and he has nine tracks with over 100 million plays each.

These achievements prove Jungkook's global popularity and demonstrate that BTS's influence remains strong. Fans have shown positive reactions to Jungkook's activities and accomplishments, expressing expectations that his musical influence will continue. Jungkook's success on YouTube contributes to the globalization of K-pop and the expansion of its fanbase, positively impacting the development of the Korean popular music industry.

Jungkook plans to continue engaging with fans through various activities. His music and endeavors are expected to further solidify his position as a K-pop artist.