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BTS’ V is Google’s most searched Asian celebrity of 2021

Michelle De Pacina

Michelle De Pacina

December 17, 2021

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    BTS’ V was recently announced as Google’s most searched Asian celebrity of 2021.

    Google’s most searched: After breaking two Instagram world records, BTS’ V has also been revealed to be at the top of Google’s list of 100 most searched Asian celebrities in 2021, reported The Times of India

    • According to Allkpop, the list was based on data collected from Jan. 1 to Dec. 14 of this year’s search topics relating to Asian celebrities via Google trends.
    • The other BTS members have also made the list with Jungkook coming in second, Jimin in 4th, Suga in 12th, Jin in 15th, RM in 23rd and J-Hope in 31st. 
    • The list, which did not include political figures or social workers, was dominated by Korean and Indian celebrities, representing the two biggest entertainment industries of Asia.
    • British-Indian actress Katrina Kaif came in 3rd place while Blackpink’s Lisa placed fifth on the list.  

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