V (Kim Taehyung) of BTS has achieved an impressive milestone by surpassing 3.3 billion streams on Spotify, showcasing his immense global popularity and unique musical artistry. According to Spotify, as of July 30, V’s official page has accumulated these streams from his solo album ‘Layover,’ drama OSTs, self-composed tracks, and collaboration songs.
The impact of ‘Layover’
V’s first solo album, ‘Layover,’ played a significant role in this achievement, marking him as the first K-pop solo artist to have all tracks from an album surpass 100 million streams on Spotify. This album highlights V’s distinctive musical style, resonating with fans worldwide. ‘Layover’ topped iTunes album charts in 107 countries and dominated the Spotify global weekly chart with all its tracks. Currently, ‘Layover’ has amassed a total of 1.75 billion streams.
Chart-topping hits
Among V’s “Slow Dancing” from ‘Layover’ claimed the No. 1 spot on iTunes in 101 countries, “Rainy Days” in 103 countries, and “Love Me Again” in 100 countries. His hit single “Sweet Night” made history by being the first song to top iTunes in 119 countries. Other chart-toppers include “Christmas Tree,” “FRI (END)S,” and “wherever u r,” each reaching No. 1 in over 100 countries. In addition to these achievements, “Inner Child” from BTS’s album also topped iTunes in 101 countries. This success contributed to V’s record of having eight solo songs reach No. 1 in over 100 countries.
Continuing popularity
Despite his military service, V’s music continues to dominate charts globally. On August 6, ‘Slow Dancing’ (Piano Version) and ‘Blue’ topped the Romanian iTunes chart, with all tracks from ‘Layover‘ also reaching No. 1, demonstrating his enduring appeal and widespread fan base.
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Leading as a K-pop soloist
With 18,564,114 followers on Spotify, V ranks as the top K-pop soloist and 101st in the worldwide Spotify follower rankings. V’s achievement of surpassing 3.3 billion streams on Spotify is a testament to his talent and the deep connection he has formed with audiences worldwide.