Kim Taehyung Officially Certified as the Most Handsome Man in the World 2026 for the Fourth Consecutive Year

Kim Taehyung, known worldwide as V of BTS, is officially certified as the Most Handsome Man in the World 2026. The announcement marks his fourth consecutive year at the top of Nubia Magazine's annual global ranking, continuing a run of titles from 2023 through 2026.

Taehyung finished the closed 2026 survey with 11,161,459 votes. His result places him ahead of Xiao Zhan, who received 10,641,927 votes, and fellow BTS member Jeon Jungkook, who secured third place with 2,799,108. Across its 123 nominees, the poll recorded a total of 38,225,411 votes.

Kim Taehyung (V) · Vogue Japan · February 2026 issue

An unmistakable presence

There is a particular versatility to Taehyung's appeal. In one portrait, his expression can be still and introspective; in the next, an easy smile changes the whole atmosphere. Strong features give his photographs an immediate impact, but it is the individuality of his expressions that makes them linger.

His artistic identity extends beyond the portrait. As a member of BTS and a solo recording artist whose work includes Layover, he has brought a distinctive voice and visual sensibility to his music. The same sense of character runs through his public image, from understated styling to more dramatic fashion photography.

The 2026 result

The final order reflects the vote totals recorded when the survey closed on August 31. The full Top 10 also includes Zhang Zhehan, Regé-Jean Page, Zayn Malik, Wang Yibo, Zi Yu, Tian Xuning and Kim Seokjin. Together, they represent a range of styles and screen and stage personalities; Taehyung leads that field for another year.

Last year's dedicated announcement recognised his third consecutive title. This fourth result adds a new chapter to that record, giving the 2026 announcement a special place in his history with the annual certification.

Official certification

Nubia Magazine certifies Kim Taehyung as the Most Handsome Man in the World 2026. The certificate accompanying this announcement records the global title and the year of his achievement.

Our dedicated Top 10 presentation brings together the full countdown, while this feature celebrates the individual at its summit. Congratulations to Kim Taehyung on a fourth consecutive title, and thank you to everyone who took part in this year's survey.