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'SNS King' BTS V's 'Butter' photoshoot pics set Instagram record with over 8M likes

Often called 'Greek God', Kim Taehyung is known for sharing 'V cuts' from various photoshoots of BTS which cause a social media storm every single time

Kim Taehyung aka BTS V has been capturing hearts worldwide as the ultimate 'visual' of South Korea and his latest Instagram record only proves the impact that the Grammy-nominated super-group member has created on his global fandom. The 26-year-old 'Snow Flower' crooner who recently trended worldwide for his Louis Vuitton runaway debut is the new 'SNS King', BTS ARMY has declared.

Often called 'Greek God', Kim Taehyung is known for sharing 'V cuts' from various photoshoots of BTS which cause a social media storm every single time. But this time, it is Kim Taehyung's popularity on Instagram that has left fans in awe. The singer who boldly donned a denim skirt and leather jacket for the 'Butter' concept photoshoot garnered over 8 million likes on not just one but two of his recent Instagram photos.

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Kim Taehyung makes Instagram history for South Korea

According to a Kim Taehyung fanbase, BTS V becomes the first South Korean celebrity to have multiple Instagram photos with 8 million likes. The fanbase shared, "Kim Taehyung becomes the First and Only Korean act in history to have multiple posts with over 8M likes on instagram. Congratulations Taehyung! SNS STAR TAEHYUNG!"

The first and second photos of the 'Sweet Night' crooner belonged to the recent 'Butter' era. In the second photo, he sported a tulle top and a leather jacket with a denim skirt which was split for the photoshoot.

The first 'Butter' photo which left BTS ARMY gasping for breath shows Taehyung donning a Gender-neutral hat and golden rimmed specs and a white tulle top. The ethereal snap made the Billboard Hot 100 topper singer trend worldwide and justifiedly so! Take a look at the snap below.

On top of that, another V page reported, "Taehyung is Google's most searched idol in Korea this year & will soon receive another record 8 million likes for his concept photo on Instagram, becoming the only Korean act to achieve this multiple times! Join in congratulating Tae when this is achieved!" 

Fans of the loved BTS vocalist joined in various social media trends to celebrate the new record of V. A fan gushed, "THE KING MAKING AN IMPACT! SNS STAR TAEHYUNG!" Another fan rightfully added, "Taes always reaching a new level of world domination!" Another 'proud' fan tweet read, "That's how Kim Taehyung does it ! he simply has success in his sleeves, bringing out the best of him each time & constantly proving to the world how his name is the one deserving of unconditional praise and love. congratulations taehyung!"

Kim Taehyung will be seen next in BTS' newest track 'Permission to Dance' where the heartthrob has sported a dashing 'cowboy' look among others. Watch the music video below. Tell us your favorite look of Kim Taehyung in the comments.