BTS’ V shatters records with sensational solo debut
Kim Taehyung, widely known as BTS’ V, has sent shockwaves through the global music charts with the release of his highly awaited solo debut album, “Layover.” This release marks a meteoric ascent on various music charts, cementing V’s status as a musical force in his own right.
BIGHIT MUSIC, the agency representing BTS, proudly disclosed that “Layover” made an astounding debut at the #1 spot on Japan’s Oricon daily album chart. In a remarkable first-day feat, the album amassed an impressive 221,491 copies in sales, a testament to V’s enormous popularity and the eager anticipation surrounding his solo venture.
The title track of “Layover,” titled “Slow Dancing,” mirrored the album’s success by also claiming the #1 position on Oricon’s daily digital singles chart. V’s musical talent shone even brighter as his b-side tracks, including “Blue,” “For Us,” and “Slow Dancing” (piano ver.), secured impressive rankings at #4, #5, and #6, respectively.
V’s global impact extended far beyond Japan, as “Slow Dancing” achieved an exceptional debut at #11 on Spotify’s daily Global Top Songs chart. This achievement was fueled by an astounding 4,743,367 filtered streams on its first day, highlighting the worldwide adoration for V’s solo work. Notably, every track from “Layover” made its presence known by entering the top 60 of Spotify’s Global Charts.
The triumph of “Layover” didn’t halt there. Several tracks from the album, such as “Love Me Again” at #20, “Rainy Days” at #24, “Blue” at #45, “For Us” at #47, and “Slow Dancing” (piano ver.) at #54, firmly secured their positions on Spotify’s Global Charts. This comprehensive chart domination underscored V’s capacity to captivate listeners with his diverse musical repertoire.
Even before these achievements, “Layover” had already set records by reigning atop the iTunes chart in multiple countries worldwide. Furthermore, V’s solo album achieved the distinction of achieving the highest first-day sales for any solo album in the history of Hanteo, a significant milestone that underscored his immense popularity and impact as a solo artist.
On the day of “Layover’s” release, BTS’ V was inundated with love and support from his dedicated fans, fellow BTS members, and his Wooga Squad comrades. The global music community eagerly anticipates V’s next steps as he continues to make an indelible mark on the world of music with his solo endeavors.
