BTS's Jungkook is the most famous Kpop act on AOL’s 15 Most Famous People in the World," list

BTS’s Jungkook’s latest achievements solidify his status not only in the Kpop scene but worldwide. The global icon has been selected as one of the “15 Most Famous People in the World” by a U.S. media outlet, AOL.

The Golden Maknae ranked No.15 on the list, among world-renowned names such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Elon Musk, and Barack Obama. In addition, Jungkook is the only Asian individual included under his full birth name, Jeon Jungkook.

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AOL described Jungkook as a “multi-talented all-rounder,” praising his abilities as a rapper, songwriter, director, producer, singer, and art enthusiast. The ranking is no news for BTS’s fans, better known as ARMY, as Jungkook ranked No.1 as the most searched male K-pop idol on YouTube worldwide in 2025.

Ultimately, Jungkook has earned a special spot among the greatest of all time for all of his amazing contributions to Kpop music. The idol is about to make history once again with the grand return of BTS on March 20, 2026. Congrats to Jungkook!