Most people struggle to hit Gold while juggling a regular job. Kim Taehyung is headlining one of the biggest world tours in K-pop history — and somehow still found time to climb to Diamond 2 in League of Legends. ARMYs and gamers are equally shook.
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BTS V’s League of Legends Milestone — Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Player | Kim Taehyung (V) of BTS |
| New Rank | Diamond 2 (Solo/Duo Queue) |
| Season Record | 44 Wins / 28 Losses |
| Username | TAEtactic |
| Percentile | Top ~2.5% of all LoL players globally |
| Announced Via | Instagram Story (June 2, 2026) |
| Caption | “Anyone want to play a 5-stack?” |
| Previous Rank | Diamond IV (achieved in 2024) |
| Current Tour | BTS ARIRANG World Tour (2026–2027) |
Top 2.5% While on a World Tour — Seriously?
On June 2, V posted a video to his Instagram Stories showing his promotion to Diamond 2 in League of Legends’ Solo/Duo ranked queue — with a season record of 44 wins and 28 losses, a genuinely solid win rate for a highly competitive tier.
In League of Legends, the ranking ladder runs from Iron all the way through Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Emerald, Diamond, Master, Grand Master, and Challenger. Diamond 2 places V comfortably in the top 2.5% of all players globally — a bracket typically occupied by semi-professional and highly dedicated players.
What makes this even more remarkable is the context: Taehyung is currently mid-way through the BTS ARIRANG World Tour, which spans 85+ shows across 34 cities in 23 countries through 2026 and 2027. The man is literally grinding ranked games between stadium concerts.
👉 Also read: BTS ARIRANG World Tour — Dates, Cities & Everything You Need to Know — TechnoSports
ARMY’s Reaction: Pure Chaos
The Instagram story — captioned “Anyone want to play a 5-stack?” — immediately went viral. ARMYs and gaming communities collided in the comments, with fans alternating between disbelief and pure pride:
- “Pro Gamer Kim Taehyung is NOT a joke”
- “He’s on world tour AND hitting Diamond 2?? What is rest?”
- “TAEtactic searching for 5-stack teammates is the most chaotic thing I’ve seen this year”
V previously reached Diamond IV in 2024, also earning Honor Level 5 — the game’s sportsmanship recognition — praised by fans for being elite AND well-mannered in solo queue (a genuinely rare combination).
He’s Not the Only Celebrity Gamer
V’s achievement sparked a wider conversation about K-pop idols in ranked gaming. Notable comparisons doing the rounds:
- Kim Jun-su (XIA) — reportedly reached Master Tier
- Seventeen’s Wonwoo — Diamond Tier player
- Han So-hee — Diamond Tier
- Super Junior’s Kim Hee-chul — Diamond Tier
- Park Ji-hyun — once reached Master Tier in Teamfight Tactics
Diamond is clearly the unofficial tier of K-pop royalty. V, however, is the one trending.
👉 Also read: K-pop and Gaming: Where Two Fandoms Collide — TechnoSports
FAQs
Q: What is BTS V’s League of Legends rank in 2026?
V (Kim Taehyung) reached Diamond 2 in the Solo/Duo ranked queue in June 2026, placing him in approximately the top 2.5% of all League of Legends players globally under the username TAEtactic.
Q: What is BTS doing in 2026 alongside gaming?
BTS is currently on their ARIRANG World Tour (2026–2027), spanning 85+ shows across 23 countries in support of their 2026 studio album Arirang — their first full-group release since 2022.
