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V / Kim Tae-hyung

The fashion industry has many icons – and V’s engagement rates make him a firm one to watch.

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Kim Tae-hyung, known professionally as V, is a South Korean singer and member of the esteemed boy band BTS. Since joining the band in 2013, V’s ventured into self-composing and releasing solo songs – and his fanbase is one of the world’s biggest.

V’s career spans more than his music – his influence on fashion also can’t be ignored. We used Brandwatch Discover to search for the influencers with the highest average engagements among the clothing audience interest, and V was top of the list. It’s not hard to understand why.

The singer’s Instagram is full of captivating collaborations with fashion houses and magazines. His impressive Instagram engagement rate of over 22% between November 2022 and April 2023 is – quite frankly – phenomenal. Instagram posts with brands like Celine and Elle have consistently gained tens of millions of likes, demonstrating the significant influence that a single photo can wield over fans.

V’s Instagram gained almost 3 million followers in March 2023, likely due to an increased posting frequency compared to previous months paired with collaborations with Elle and Celine.

Net new followers for V’s Instagram account

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Chart shows follower increase for V’s (Kim Tae-hyung’s) official Instagram account from Dec 2022 to Apr 2023. Data gathered using Brandwatch Influence.

According to our data, V’s influence in both fashion and music is remarkable. And beyond data, his influence seeps into pop culture by shaping fans’ day-to-day fashion choices and listening habits. Both fans and fashion brands look to him for inspiration, making him an iconic personality – and one of our Change Makers for 2023.

How you can spark change

Like V’s approach to working with fashion houses, working with established brands to showcase your products can be beneficial for securing new customers. Why not try implementing marketing campaigns in collaboration with brands that share a similar target audience to you so you can both benefit from reaching a strong new audience?


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