BTS adds double achievement: Hanteo award win and historic Instagram milestone | Korean News
Written by: Entertainment Desk 3 min readHyderabadFeb 8, 2026 06:06 PM IST BTS continues rewriting the rules of global stardom, securing two major milestones this week that underscore their unmatched position in the music industry. The septet won the Global Popular Artist award at the Hanteo Music Awards 2025, a data-driven recognition that reflects their sustained international impact. Simultaneously, their official Instagram account crossed 78 million followers, making BTS the first and only musical group to achieve this number on the platform. These achievements arrive at a perfect time, with the group reunited after completing military service and a comeback scheduled for March 2026. The Hanteo Music Awards determine winners through concrete numbers, album sales, streaming data, and verified fan engagement collected via Hanteo Chart. The Global Popular Artist category specifically measures how artistes perform across international markets, not just in their home country. Also Read: Sivakarthikeyan joins Ajith on the race track: ‘Pure passion, commitment and resilience – experienced it live’ BTS taking this award demonstrates the strength of their existing catalog and global …

