V (Kim Taehyung) of BTS has achieved another significant milestone with his song “Love Me Again,” surpassing 700 million streams on Spotify. This remarkable feat underscores V’s global popularity and the song’s widespread appeal.
A record-breaking hit
“Love Me Again,” a pre-released track from V‘s solo album “Layover,” has become the shortest-lived K-pop solo song to reach 700 million streams on Spotify. Not only is it a standout as a non-title track, but it has also dominated iTunes charts, securing the #1 spot in 100 countries.
A unique blend of genres
The song “Love Me Again” is a soulful R&B track infused with elements of 1970s soul and gospel. V’s rhythmic and captivating vocals create a dreamy atmosphere, delivering a unique vibe that distinguishes it from typical K-pop songs. The seamless blend of these genres showcases V’s versatility as an artist.
Critical acclaim and global recognition
American music media outlet Consequence of Sound lauded “Love Me Again” as the “Most Swooning Single” in its “2023 K-POP Yearbook.” The publication praised the track for balancing pop and R&B sounds while highlighting V’s rich baritone voice. The song’s music video also received rave reviews for its minimalist approach, focusing on V’s expressive face, music, and voice.
Dominating music charts
Upon its release, the music video for “Love Me Again” became a trending sensation on YouTube, topping charts in 87 countries, including the US, UK, France, Japan, and Canada. It also claimed the top spots on ‘iTunes Music Videos,’ ‘Apple Music Videos K-Pop,’ and ‘YouTube Music Videos.’
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V’s favorite track on ‘Layover’
V has expressed a personal connection to “Love Me Again,” citing it as his favorite song on the “Layover” album. The album itself has achieved massive success, topping iTunes album charts in 107 countries. V’s groundbreaking achievements include becoming the first K-pop solo artist to have all songs streamed over 100 million times on Spotify and the first Asian solo artist to sell over 100,000 units of all songs in the US.