BTS's V (Kim Taehyung) was the most-mentioned Korean artist at Paris Fashion Week, with 7.9 million X posts

The fashion world was once again shaken when Kim Taehyung, aka V of BTS, made an appearance at CELINE’s show during Paris Fashion Week.

On October 30, insight reports from Lefty and X's (formerly Twitter) partnership were released, covering the Spring/Summer 2026 show held in Paris earlier this month.

Taehyung ignited a global buzz during his three-day trip to Paris to attend the CELINE Summer 2026 show as its global ambassador, generating 7.9 million posts on X worldwide.

This remarkable figure crowned him as the most-mentioned Korean artist of this year’s Paris Fashion Week and the only Korean star to rank in the Top 5 alongside Thai celebrities.

In addition, Lefty revealed that just two of Taehyung's posts generated an Earned Media Value (EMV) of $13.1 million USD, making him once again the top-ranking Korean artist on the list.

This underscores his powerful influence across both the fashion industry and social media.

Showcasing multiple CELINE looks, Taehyung sparked widespread buzz and captured the attention of media and fans around the world. 

His stylish appearances reinforced his reputation as a global It Boy and a true fashion icon of the era, effortlessly bridging the worlds of K-pop and high fashion with his signature poise, charisma, and commanding aura.

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