Top 10 most powerful fandoms in the world ranked (2024)

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Most Loyal Fanbase- BTS ARMY

BTS ranks No. 1 with the most loyal fans in the world leaving behind Michael Jackson, Elton John, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Queen, Lana D Rey, Beyoncé, Eminem, and Harry Styles respectively.

BTS's ARMY has been named the world's most innocent fandom. The fandom made its debut in July 2013. The legion of fans who admire BTS refers to themselves as ARMY. ARMY is an acronym that stands for Adorable Representative M.C. for Youth.

This year, Marvel ranked No. 1, followed by Los Angeles Lakers, and Star Wars respectively. The rankings are determined by a unique formula using an editorial vote, fan vote and other metrics such as social media following and search volume.

Based on the search results, it can be concluded that both BTS and anime have a significant level of fame and popularity. However, it is important to note that the level of fame may vary depending on the context and the audience being considered.

Origins of Fandom

Fans of the literary detective Sherlock Holmes are widely considered to have comprised the first modern fandom, holding public demonstrations of mourning after Holmes was "killed off" in 1893, and creating some of the first fan fiction as early as about 1897 to 1902.

1. Harry Potter – The Harry Porter Merchandise brought magic to everyone's attention. And Harry is the one who has the biggest fandom in the world.

BTS Army is one fandom that knows how to make a name for themselves! So in honor of the talent that is BTS, and of course the dedicated fans that have backed them up every step of the way. Here are 5 reasons why they are the best fandom.

Bruno Mars: Hooligans

Since his career began, Bruno Mars dubbed his backing band The Hooligans and named his debut album 'Doo-Wops & Holigans' after them. Spreading the love, he extended the Hooligan name to his fans who wear the title like a badge of honour.

Who is the most innocent BTS member? ›

BTS members have always said that Taehyung is the most innocent one. They still say the same thing and expressed how they want him to keep his innocence and never lose it.

Toxic fandom is a buzzword that has been used in recent years by journalists, news outlets, and others to identify popular culture fans who engage in behaviors that are considered negative and unacceptable.

Although, there are tons of kpop fandom but only few of them are peaceful. One of the most peaceful fandom is Aroha (Astro's fandom).

BTS and the ARMY also ended the reign of the 'Beliebers', winning the Top Social Artist at the Billboard Music Awards with more than 300 million votes worldwide. Currently, the biggest fandom in the world is none other than the BTS Army.

Under the list of South Korean singers who have a global presence, BTS tops the list. The group consists of seven members: RM, V, Jungkook, J-hope, Suga, Jimin, and Jin. The next on the list is the popular girl group, BLACKPINK which is comprised of Lisa, Jennie, Jisoo, and Rose.

If you follow the TikTok pages of the groups, you will find that Blackpink is followed by 22.7 million people and is liked by 179.3 million people. But, BTS has a follower of 33.1 million there and got likes from 560 million people.

Arguably the most powerful fan base in the world right now, Swifties (the word has been trademarked by the US singer) are among the most engaged and devoted.