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"Layover" by BTS's V (Kim Taehyung) makes history as the 1st album by a K-Pop soloist to have ALL its tracks hit 100 million streams on Spotify

Posted by YeontanNews124,047 pts Thursday, May 23, 2024

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.

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!

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soju994,544 pts Thursday, May 23, 2024 10
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Making history without collabing with other artists. Taehyung & Yeontan's power.

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Deserved. It truly is a no skip album. It is part of my daily playlist since it dropped and I love his music and voice so much. Truly an album for music lovers.

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