BTS's V is already showing a distinct transformation, with ADOR's Min Hee-jin, the Chief Producer, infusing her unique vibe right from the start. On the 10th, V released the music video for "Love Me Again," a track from his solo album 'Layover,' through the HYBE LABELS YouTube channel.
'Layover' is a collaboration with Min Hee-jin and includes a total of six tracks, featuring songs like "Rainy Days," "Blue," "Love Me Again," "Slow Dancing," and "For Us," plus a bonus track.
"Love Me Again," which was unveiled on that day, is an R&B track that highlights V's uniquely deep vocals. The audio for "Love Me Again" and the music video for "Rainy Days" will be released on the 11th at 1 PM.
During her tenure at SM Entertainment, Min Hee-jin participated in several iconic albums such as f(x)'s "Pink Tape" and "Red Light," NCT's "The 7th Sense" and "CHERRY BOMB," Red Velvet's "Happiness" and "The Red Summer," EXO's "Growl," SHINee's "Replay" and "Dream Girl," and Girls' Generation's "Genie." Notably, "Pink Tape" stands out as a hallmark of Min Hee-jin's distinctive artistic touch.
Subsequently, she launched the group Newjins, producing mega-hits like "Attention," "Hype Boy," "Ditto," "OMG," followed by the recently released "Super Shy" and "ETA." Min Hee-jin, always a trendsetter, consistently showcased exceptional visuals and albums, amplifying the potential of artists. Her collaboration with V is no exception.
While V predominantly showcased strong hip-hop as part of BTS, he revealed that his latest album incorporates soul and R&B. This shift in musical direction is palpable right from the initial visuals. The blonde hair, the editing style reminiscent of an old video tape, the Y2K ambiance, all come together to enhance V's charisma. Moreover, his deep voice harmoniously blends with the melodious tracks, offering a fresh perspective of V's musicality.
V personally requested Min Hee-jin's production expertise, and the album reflects all his musical preferences. He poured immense passion into his first solo project. Min Hee-jin previously mentioned regarding the album, "Rather than sticking to familiar styles, we focused on the kind of music we wanted to create and what we could best express. Even though it was a hectic process, it feels like we've produced a fun project." Anticipation is high to see the complete look and feel of the self-assured 'Layover.'
In the meantime, V's debut solo album 'Layover' is set to be released worldwide simultaneously on September 8 at 1 PM.
