BTS star V makes history with two songs in Billboard Global 200’s top 10

SEOUL: Popular member of K-pop band BTS, Kim Taehyung, also known as V, has become the first Korean soloist to simultaneously debut two songs in the Top 10 of Billboard Global 200.

According to media reports, ahead of solo debut album Layover of BTS star V, two B-side tracks including Love Me Again and Rainy Days were released early. The strategic move offered the public a delightful sneak peek into his upcoming highly-anticipated album.

The accomplishment marked a unique milestone for BTS star V, positioning him as the first Korean solo artist to have two songs in the Top 10 of the Billboard Global 200 chart, excluding the US segment. Notably, Love Me Again claimed the sixth position, while Rainy Days secured the eighth spot.

The centerpiece of this musical venture, Layover, set to be released on September 8, takes the form of a visual album. It incorporates music videos for all five tracks, meticulously woven together to narrate a cohesive story when experienced in the order presented on the album.

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The music video for its title track Slow Dancing will be released on September 8 simultaneously with the full album.

Meanwhile, a fan page dedicated to Kim Taehyung on X, boasting a substantial following, has congratulated the K-pop idol.

We once again extend our congratulations 🎉 to Taehyung for this amazing ft. being the First Korean Soloist to have 2 Simultaneous Top 10 debute at Global BB 200 at #6 & #8 respectively!

Congratulations Taehyung @BTS_twt . Let this mark the beginning of many more records to… pic.twitter.com/Ec13g6GOGr

— Taehyung India FB | FRI(END)Sˡᵒᶜᵏᵈᵒʷⁿ •◡• (@Taehyung_india_) August 21, 2023

BTS Army in a frenzy

The BTS Army has shown intense enthusiasm in response to the news, expressing admiration for the major accomplishment of BTS star V. Let’s take a look at their reactions.

Thank You everyone who contributed to this achievement 🙏
So Proud of my King 👑 KIM TAEHYUNG you will always Shine. Congratulations 👏🥳

— 'FRI(END)S'🩷 (i.a)Fan account (@KimTaeBTS16) August 21, 2023

Seems like the devoted fans are putting in considerable effort to elevate the K-pop idol to the pinnacle.

We are doing so good guys but we need to learn not stop streaming after first week. We had 7k+ listeners on stationhead in the first week but now we barely pull 3k,come on please,no one will stream for us.Learn to create more accounts and let's reach new records with his album🔥

— taehyung ʟᴀʏᴏ(ꪜ)ᴇʀ FRI(END)Sⓥ (@just___thv) August 21, 2023

Another fan posted an endearing video of the star and extended their congratulations.

https://twitter.com/thv_lips/status/1693721398122889332

Check out this one

That's my Artist! 🔥🔥
Congratulations Taehyung #V_Layoꪜer #V_LoveMeAgain #V_RainyDays

— Nic ᴷᵀᴴ ~ FRI(END)S ꪜ 🐯 (@StageGeniusV) August 21, 2023