BTS V becomes a million-seller from the first day of release

BTS's V has started a record-breaking streak by making his first solo album a 'million seller' on the first day of release.

According to Hanteo Chart, a domestic album sales statistics site on the 9th, 'Layover' sold 1,672,138 copies on the first day of release (the 8th), immediately becoming a 'million-seller' and taking first place on the 'Daily Physical Album Chart' (as of September 8). occupied. The first-day sales of 'Layover' set a new record for the highest sales on the day of release for a K-pop solo singer's album.

The title song 'Slow Dancing' of 'Layover' ranked first on the iTunes 'Top Song' chart in 75 countries/regions around the world as of 7 am on the 9th. 'Layover' topped the iTunes 'Top Album' chart in 65 countries/regions around the world.

'Layover' is an album that focuses on V's 'newness', and combines V's characteristics and emotions with the pop R&B genre. It contains a total of 6 songs, including the title song 'Slow Dancing', 'Rainy Days', 'Blue', 'Love Me Again', 'For Us', and the bonus track 'Slow Dancing (Piano Ver.)'. 'Slow Dancing' is a pop R&B song with jazz elements, and V's leisurely vocals harmonize with the flowing flute performance in the second half.

Meanwhile, V plans to be active with his first solo album under his own name. You can meet V's new charm not only on music broadcasts, but also on various broadcasts and YouTube content.

Kim Se-ah, Ten Asia reporter haesmik@tenasia.co.kr