BTS’s V (Kim Taehyung) is making waves with his solo track “FRI(END)S,” surpassing 580 million streams on Spotify and solidifying its popularity.
The digital single “FRI(END)S” has achieved an impressive milestone, exceeding 580 million streams on Spotify, the world’s largest music streaming platform. Released on March 15, 2024, “FRI(END)S” is a pop-soul R&B genre track characterized by its sweet melody and witty lyrics. This achievement highlights V’s global appeal and the song’s lasting impact.
V’s vocal prowess, previously lauded by Billboard as the “backbone of the BTS sound” with his wide range and deep voice tone, shines through in “FRI(END)S.” He effortlessly transitions between low registers and falsetto, showcasing a diverse vocal palette.
Despite V’s ongoing military service and the absence of a physical album, “FRI(END)S” debuted strongly on major charts. It reached number 65 on the Billboard Hot 100, number 3 on Billboard Global Excl. US, and number 5 on the Global 200. In the UK, it debuted at number 13 on the UK Official Charts, remaining on the chart for two consecutive weeks, and achieved a remarkable number 3 debut on the Official Big Top 40 chart with only two days of tracking. “FRI(END)S” global success showcases V’s strong fanbase and the song’s universal appeal. #BTsV #FRIENDS #Spotify #KimTaehyung #Kpop
The song also topped Worldwide iTunes and European iTunes charts and became the first song released in 2024 to reach number one on iTunes charts in 100 countries worldwide. Amazon Music and Apple Music recognized “FRI(END)S” as one of the “Best K-Pop of 2024.” Further cementing its popularity, the song was selected as background music for season 3 of the popular American drama series “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” garnering even more love from the public. #TheSummerITurnedPretty #KpopHits
V, also an accomplished actor, has contributed to the immersive quality of songs through his exceptional acting not only in BTS’s music videos but also in IU’s music video. In “FRI(END)S,” V delivered a stellar performance, three-dimensionally portraying contrasting characters in different situations, whether alone or with a lover, earning him critical acclaim. The music video topped YouTube’s World Trend Music chart for 14 consecutive days and became the first K-pop artist to top the US Tidal Top Video chart. #VTaehyungActing #MusicVideo #KpopActor
