Famously known as V from BTS, Kim Taehyung, has accomplished a noteworthy milestone in his solo career. As the first K-pop soloist album to have every song sell over 100,000 copies in the US, “Layover,” is the product of his first album.
This achievement demonstrates Taehyung’s enormous fame and the important influence of his solo work on the international music industry.
A Historic Achievement for Taehyung
The album “Layover” by Taehyung, which was released in September 2023, broke previous records. Reaching this milestone indicates the positive reception and significant demand for Taehyung’s songs in the United States, which is recognized as the world’s largest music market.
Taehyung’s success as a solo artist is demonstrated by the fact that every tune from “Layover” has sold over 100,000 copies, demonstrating his significant influence in the music industry.
It’s interesting to note that Taehyung is the only member of BTS who didn’t overtly advertise his American solo debut.
Despite this, Taehyung’s star power alone was sufficient to produce remarkable results, as seen by the album’s success and record-breaking sales.
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"Layover" by #V becomes the First album by Asian soloist to have all songs sold over 100K units each in US…🇺🇸
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All songs from #V's 'Layover' have now sold over 100,000 units each in the US. pic.twitter.com/6qWWvPyAdI
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Previous Achievements and Album Highlights
“Layover” created waves earlier this year when it was the first K-pop soloist album to have every song surpass 100 million Spotify plays.
The pop R&B genre of the album highlights Taehyung’s unique vocal style and creative vision. “Layover” received high marks from critics for its creative fusion of pop, R&B, jazz, and lo-fi elements.
Along with these successes, “Layover” has won a lot of important awards. Renowned magazines like Billboard and Time Out rated it one of the best K-pop albums of 2023. Additionally, the album won ‘Favorite Debut Album’ at the most recent iHeartRadio Music Awards.
Taehyung’s success with “Layover” is a result of both his talent and his fans’ unwavering support.
His career as a solo artist is expected to inspire and impact many as he makes waves in the music industry. Congratulations to Taehyung on this amazing accomplishment and “Layover’s” ongoing success.