BTS Jimin Dominates Japan K-pop Polls First Half 2025 With Record Votes

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BTS member Jimin has once again demonstrated his overwhelming popularity in Japan, securing first place in a major K-pop idol survey for the first half of 2025. The beloved artist captured an impressive 40.05% of votes in the prestigious Danmee poll, cementing his position as Japan's most popular K-pop male idol.

The survey, conducted by Japanese Hallyu media outlet Danmee from June 17 to July 2, asked fans to vote for their favorite K-pop male idols from the first half of 2025. Jimin received 5,703 votes out of a total 14,238 cast, significantly outpacing his closest competitors in the highly competitive field.

Unprecedented Winning Streak Continues

This latest victory extends Jimin's remarkable winning streak to 26 consecutive months in the monthly Danmee polls through May 2025. The survey's strict voting system, which allows only one vote per person, ensures authentic representation of fan preferences across Japan's dedicated K-pop community.

The poll selection process incorporates multiple data points to determine the 30 featured K-pop male idols, including activity indices, brand reputation scores, monthly mentions on X (formerly Twitter), and engagement with related articles and music videos. This comprehensive approach provides a holistic view of each artist's current popularity and influence.

Multi-Platform Dominance Across Japan

Jimin's Japanese popularity extends beyond the Danmee survey to other major platforms. In June 2025, he secured his 13th first-place victory in the K-pop idol voting app iDOKI's monthly "BOYS Ranking," accumulating an impressive 1,965,989 votes during the month-long voting period that began June 1st.

As recognition for his June victory on iDOKI, Jimin's promotional content will be featured on Nagoya's Scramble Vision advertisement screens for seven consecutive days, providing massive exposure in one of Japan's busiest commercial districts.

Sustained Fan Engagement and Cultural Impact

The consistency of Jimin's poll victories reflects his enduring appeal to Japanese audiences, who have consistently supported his solo career alongside his work with BTS. His ability to maintain top rankings across multiple platforms demonstrates both the loyalty of his fanbase and his continued relevance in the rapidly evolving K-pop landscape.

These polling results highlight the ongoing strength of Korean pop culture's influence in Japan, with Jimin serving as a bridge between the two entertainment markets. His sustained popularity provides valuable insights into current trends in Japanese K-pop consumption and fan engagement patterns.

As the second half of 2025 approaches, industry observers will be watching to see if Jimin can maintain his unprecedented winning streak and continue his dominance in Japan's competitive K-pop idol popularity rankings.