BTS’ V Achieves Milestone with Solo Album “Layover”
V, the acclaimed vocalist of BTS, is trending on social media after his solo album, Layover, has reportedly made history by becoming the first album from a K-pop solo artist to achieve over one million streams for each track on Spotify Japan. This remarkable feat underscores V’s impressive dominance in the Japanese music market, epitomized by his hit single Love Me Again, which has emerged as the most streamed K-pop song by a solo artist in the region.
Fan Celebrations and Support
Enthusiastic fans took to platforms such as X (formerly Twitter) to celebrate V’s achievements. Many expressed their admiration for the album and its compositions, trending messages such as “Congratulations Taehyung!” to convey their appreciation of Layover.
“Congratulations Taehyung!!! It really is a no-skip great debut album,”a fan wrote.
“The gem of an album Taehyung created…”an X user wrote.
“Layover is my safe place, so thank you for sharing your music with the world,”a fan stated.
Meaning Behind “Love Me Again”
Fans celebrated the success of Love Me Again, sharing what the song means to them personally.
“Love me again will go down in history,”a fan said.
“Deserved, Love me Again will always be the best debut track by a K-pop soloist in my book for its divine vibe, unique vocals, and visuals that cannot be replicated,”a user mentioned.
“The essence of R&B lives on in artists who preserve its lyrical vulnerability and melodic sophistication. That’s what makes a track like “Love Me Again” feel fresh and timeless,”a netizen remarked.
Japan’s Affection for V: Teteland
Following this milestone, fans have affectionately dubbed Japan as “Teteland,”referring to their admiration for Kim Taehyung.
“Japan’s truly loving him again and again… Teteland fr,”a fan stated.
“Japan never beating the Teteland allegations,”another fan wrote.
“Japan is really Teteland…thank you for loving Tae unconditionally and for your genuine support,”a fan added.
Overview of “Layover”and Recent Music Releases
Released on September 8, 2023, Layover features six compelling tracks: Slow Dancing, Rainy Days, Blue, Love Me Again, For Us, and Slow Dancing (Piano Ver.). The pre-release single Love Me Again quickly gained immense popularity, surpassing one billion streams on Spotify as of December 2024, solidifying its status as V’s most-streamed track. As of May 2024, all songs from the album have surpassed 100 million streams on the platform.
In recognition of its commercial success, Layover received platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan in October 2024 for selling over 250,000 units. Moreover, it became the third album from a K-pop solo artist to surpass two billion streams on Spotify, achieving this milestone in the same month last year.
Following his military enlistment on December 11, 2023, V released a collaboration titled ‘wherever u r’ with UMI on December 30, 2023. He also featured in IU’s music video for “Love Wins All,”which debuted on January 24, 2024. His solo single FRI(END)S followed on March 15, 2024, and in November of the same year, he released the ballad Winter Ahead, featuring renowned South Korean artist Park Hyo-shin. Additionally, V paid tribute by releasing his rendition of “White Christmas”alongside the late Bing Crosby on December 6, 2024.
Looking ahead, V and his BTS colleagues, including RM, Suga, Jimin, and Jungkook, are expected to complete their military service by June 2025, igniting excitement among fans around the world.