Kim Taehyung, aka V of BTS, has achieved a historic milestone as a soloist!
Taehyung’s debut solo album, “Layover,” has made history as the first album by a K-pop soloist to have all its tracks surpass 100 million streams on Spotify, with “Slow Dancing (Piano Ver.)” being the final track to hit the milestone.
#V's 'Layover' becomes the first album by a K-Pop soloist in history to have every song surpass 100 million streams on Spotify. pic.twitter.com/yRhsLF3Xkw
— chart data (@chartdata) May 23, 2024
This remarkable feat is even more noteworthy given that Taehyung has not collaborated with other artists for his debut album, a contrast to the approach taken by the majority of his BTS bandmates.
The album’s success is further underscored by its record-breaking speed. “Layover” achieved this milestone in just 258 days, making it the fastest album by an Asian act to reach this landmark. It surpasses the previous record held by NewJeans’s “Get Up.”
“Layover’s” record also highlights Taehyung’s popularity in the global music scene, as it becomes the fifth fastest album worldwide to have all its tracks surpass 100 million streams on Spotify, and the third among male artists.
Released on September 8, 2023, “Layover” was met with widespread acclaim for its innovative blend of lo-fi, pop, R&B, and jazz, showcasing Taehyung’s unique vocal style and artistic vision.
The success of “Layover” is a testament to Taehyung’s artistry and the dedication of his fans who celebrated the groundbreaking achievement by taking over the top 3 worldwide trends on X (Twitter).
Congratulations, Taehyung!
V currently accupies the Top 3 Worldwide trends following Layoꪜer Remarkable achievement, LAYOVER DOMINATION is trending at #1 💜
CONGRATULATIONS TAEHYUNG#LAYOVER_TRACKS_FASTEST_100M pic.twitter.com/Uzq7EhiMZz
— V Charts⚡️FRI(END)S 🎀 (@BTSVChartData) May 23, 2024
🟢 All tracks from V's debut album “Layover” have now surpassed 100 MILLION streams on Spotify! 🔥
Layover becomes
🟢 First & Only Album by a K-Pop Soloist
🟢 Fastest Album by an Asian Act
To reach this milestone! 💥
Congratulations Taehyung! 👑#LAYOVER_TRACKS_FASTEST_100M pic.twitter.com/41JxhvWTUF
— SK POP (@SKPopCulture) May 23, 2024
[INFO] Fastest Albums to have ALL tracks reach 100M streams on Spotify (days)
#1 Midnights — 54
#2 SOUR — 87
#3 Un Verano Sin Ti — 96
#4 Harry's House — 193
#5 Layover — 258 (NEW)
#6 Get Up — 263
#7 BE — 272
LAYOVER DOMINATION #LAYOVER_TRACKS_FASTEST_100M pic.twitter.com/cuoDdJbWCD
— TAE GUIDE (@taeguide) May 23, 2024
V's ‘Layover’ becomes the 3rd Fastest album by a Male Act to have all tracks surpass 100M streams on Spotify pic.twitter.com/3aErNSthbA
— daily tae praise (@taedailypraise) May 23, 2024
LAYOVER by V is the First Album by a Korean & Kpop Soloist and the Fastest by an Asian Act to have ALL TRACKS surpass 100 million streams on Spotify!
Love Me Again – 586M
Slow Dancing – 360M
Rainy Days – 247M
For Us – 103M
Blue – 100M
SD Piano Ver – 100Mpic.twitter.com/jkjy4ACMvQ
— Stream For Taehyung (@streamfortae) May 23, 2024
"LAYOVER" by #V becames the FIRST and FASTEST album by an Asian soloist to have all tracks surpass 100 Million streams on Spotify!
LAYOVER DOMINATION#LAYOVER_TRACKS_FASTEST_100M pic.twitter.com/wVrgoSdcri
— Taehyung YouTube 💗 FRI(END)S (@BTSV_Youtube) May 23, 2024