BTS’ V has reached a huge milestone with his track ‘Love Me Again,’ surpassing 800 million streams on Spotify.
Released as a pre-release track from V’s solo album Layover, ‘Love Me Again’ hit the 800 million mark on September 10. It’s now the first K-Pop B-side song to reach this incredible achievement.
Not only is ‘Love Me Again’ the first B-side track by a K-Pop solo artist to make it to global Spotify charts for a year, but it’s also topping the iTunes charts in 102 countries right now.
The song combines 1970s soul with gospel and jazz, offering a rich R&B experience. With V’s smooth and emotional vocals, ‘Love Me Again’ creates a dreamy atmosphere and stands out in the K-Pop scene.
V’s soulful R&B vocals have caught attention, earning him a spot in Billboard’s ‘2024 R&B/Hip-Hop Hall of Fame.’ American music media outlet Consequence of Sound named ‘Love Me Again’ the ‘Most Stunning Single’ in their ‘2023 K-Pop Yearbook,’ praising its blend of pop and R&B sounds and V’s deep baritone.
V’s solo album Layover, which includes ‘Love Me Again,’ has also been a hit, topping the iTunes ‘Album Chart’ in 108 countries.
Even a year after its release, Layover continues to perform well, ranking in the Top 200 of Apple Music’s album charts in 30 countries. The upcoming LP version of Layover has created a lot of excitement.
In the U.S., the album has sold out at Tower Records online store, Record Stop, and Target. In the UK, it’s out of stock at the BTS official store, Polydor, Record Store UK, and The Sound of Vinyl.
In Japan, the BTS official store, Universal Music Japan, and Record Stop have also reported sellouts. In Canada, Amuse Ground and LIGHTUPK store have seen similar sold-out status.
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