“Kim Byungjang Survival Report” Goes Viral — Here’s Why Everyone’s Obsessed
K-pop legend Kim Taehyung, aka V from BTS, just did that. His recent Instagram post has officially become the most liked post on Instagram in 2025, and yes — it’s about military service (with a twist of V’s signature charm).
📸 The Post That Shattered Records
On February 23, 2025, V posted a carousel of photos with the caption:
“Kim Byungjang reporting for duty! D-107!”
Within just 11 hours and 28 minutes, the post hit 10 million likes — and it’s still climbing. As of now, it boasts an incredible 16.38 million likes and 1.74 million shares, making it the undisputed king of Instagram in 2025.
Not only did V beat the likes of Billie Eilish (16.37M likes) and Cristiano Ronaldo (14.27M likes), but he’s also one of only two celebrities this year to surpass the 15 million mark — and he did it in just 7 days, compared to Billie’s 17.
🥇 V’s Reign on Instagram: Not His First Time
If you’re new here — welcome! But long-time ARMYs and K-pop fans know this isn’t V’s first time slaying the Instagram game. Let’s take a walk down memory lane:
- In December 2021, BTS opened their individual Instagram accounts.
- V hit 1 million followers in just 43 minutes and reached 10 million in under 5 hours, setting two Guinness World Records.
- By August 2022, he had 50 million followers, again breaking the record for the fastest growth.
Despite limiting comments on his account (yes, he’s humble and mysterious), V still holds the highest Instagram engagement rate in the world — an impressive 20.2% ER. His average post receives a jaw-dropping 12.4 million likes. I mean… goals?
💬 Even While Serving, He’s Still #1
Even though he’s currently serving in the military, V continues to dominate global influencer rankings. In fact, he’s ranked #5 among the Top 1000 Global Influencers, the highest among all Asian celebrities.
He’s also consistently topping search charts on Google, Instagram, and Wikipedia, proving that his global popularity knows no pause button — not even for basic training!
💡 Why This Matters (More Than Just Numbers)
V’s 2025 Instagram post didn’t just break records — it reminded fans worldwide of his warmth, humor, and ability to connect with us, even from afar. It’s not just a photo. It’s a reminder that he’s still here, still shining — and we’re all counting the days until D-0.
Whether you’re here for the stats, the aesthetics, or just missing TaeTae’s energy on your feed — this moment is K-pop history in the making.
💖 Final Thoughts from a Fellow Fan
As a longtime BTS and K-pop fan, watching V continuously break barriers is just… inspiring. Whether it’s his voice, his visuals, or his vibe (pun intended), he never fails to leave a mark — online and in our hearts.
Now go rewatch that Instagram post one more time. Maybe two. And while you’re at it — drop a like. It’s history, after all 😉