2025: The Year of BTS Jimin - Tops Star Ranking Male Idols for 166 Consecutive Weeks


BTS member Jimin has maintained his position as the No. 1 male idol on the Star Ranking Idol Chart for an incredible 166 weeks straight.


From December 26, 3:01 PM, to January 2, 3:00 PM, Jimin once again secured the top spot in the Star Ranking Idol Male category for the 5th week of December (166th voting round). This week, Jimin garnered an impressive 32,308 votes, continuing his unbroken reign at No. 1.


The TOP 3 rankings remained the same as last week, with 2PM’s Junho in second place and BTS’s Jin in third.


Star Ranking is a voting system where fans directly vote for their favorite stars, determining their ranking. Stars who maintain the No. 1 spot for four consecutive weeks are rewarded with outdoor billboard advertisements. Fans of these stars can also support the billboard video advertisements. Suggestions can be sent via email to Star News at star@mtstarnews.com.


Jimin’s continued dominance reflects his immense popularity and the unwavering dedication of his global fanbase.


Written by Han Hae Seon
Translated by Lee So Yun