BTS member Kim Taehyung, aka V, has proven to be equally captivating as a TV entertainer and as a K-pop idol.
After Episode 5 of the unscripted variety show ‘Jinny’s Kitchen‘ aired, Taehyung topped the week’s list of the most buzzworthy non-drama TV appearances.
Good Data Corporation published its latest rankings of the most buzzworthy Korean content of the week. The rankings are determined by analyzing data from news articles, blog posts, online communities, videos, and social media posts about shows that are currently airing or set to air soon.
According to Good Data analysis, Taehyung was the #1 most-searched keyword and cast member in South Korea related to a Non-Drama TV Show for the 4th week of March.
Top 10 Keywords for Non-Drama TV
1. Jinny’s Kitchen V (서진이네 뷔)
‘Jinny’s Kitchen‘ was also the second most-searched Non-Drama TV Show for the 4th week of March.
Top 10 Non-Drama TV:
2. Jinny’s Kitchen (서진이네)
Taehyung has been highlighted by Korean media outlets for his charismatic presence on ‘Jinny’s Kitchen,’ which has catapulted him to the forefront of the show’s discourse and contributed to its popularity.
IZE Magazine’s feature applauded Na PD for recruiting Taehyung, who has succeeded in adding an element of freshness to ‘Jinny’s Kitchen,’ as the other cast members were already familiar faces in “Na Young-seok Universe.”
“V’s appearance, which has not been well known so far, adds that 10% element of freshness.”
OSEN News praised Taehyung for captivating viewers with his distinct charm and establishing himself as an entertainer on his first regular entertainment program.
“Turns out ‘world star’ BTS V is an ‘entertainment character’. V succeeded in completing his own intern character with his unique honesty and brightness.”
Taehyung has recently been recognized as a leading figure in K-culture by culture critic Kim Heon-sik, and all indications suggest that he has a promising future in TV entertainment.
‘Jinny’s Kitchen‘ airs every Friday at 8:50 PM KST via tvN and TVING for viewers in South Korea and via Amazon’s global OTT Prime Video for viewers overseas.
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