Kim Taehyung, known as V from BTS, has achieved a remarkable milestone with his debut EP ‘Layover’, surpassing 1 billion streams on Spotify. This impressive feat comes exactly four months after the EP’s release on September 8, 2023.
Despite his hiatus, Taehyung continues to thrive as a solo artist, blending classic and modern sounds in ‘Layover’. His distinctive vocal style is showcased through a mix of jazz, lo-fi, and R&B, accompanied by vintage-inspired music videos.
Critically acclaimed for its unique musical style and artistic vision, ‘Layover’ diverges from BTS’s typical sound and has been praised by major publications like NME, Associated Press, Billboard, TimeOut, Rolling Stone, and Consequence of Sound. The EP and its tracks have secured top spots among the best albums and songs of 2023.
Fans celebrated this achievement on social media, trending #LayoVer1BonSpotify and sharing congratulatory messages. Congratulations to Taehyung on this extraordinary accomplishment!