As BTS's V celebrates becoming a 'Double Million Seller' with his debut solo album 'Layover', his recent interview with Rolling Stone is drawing significant attention. The interview delves into V's musical journey, highlighting his self-composed tracks from 2019, including 'Scenery', 'Winter Bear', 'Blue & Grey', and solo songs 'Sweet Night' and 'Christmas Tree'.
Throughout his decade-long career with BTS, V has established his identity as both an idol and an actor. He has showcased his versatile charisma through a range of music genres, from hip-hop to electronic dance music.
In the interview, V shared, "Over the past 3-4 years, I've been consistently composing and creating music. I believe there will be more opportunities to showcase my creations in the future. I thought it would be best to introduce myself as a solo artist first, as a way to present myself to the world."
He further explained the title of his debut solo album, 'Layover', saying, "I named it 'Layover' to signify the starting point of painting the picture of 'Kim Taehyung' (V's real name)." This statement particularly captured the attention of many.
The media praised V's solo project, highlighting the richness of his baritone voice. They noted that even slight changes in his tone or rhythm could entirely transform the overall feel of a song.
V commented, "Given my personality, I didn't want this album to feel like a massive, significant piece of art. Instead, I wanted it to have a simple feel, like a small gift for the listeners." However, the simplicity has led to an organic flow between the tracks, with many fans sharing that they end up listening to the entire album without skipping any songs.
The unique mood and all-rounder talent V brings to his music has garnered reviews describing it as a 'rare find in K-pop' and 'a new horizon in K-pop'.
V added, "I'm still writing songs even now. The music I'm currently working on has a different style from this solo album," further heightening anticipation for his future musical endeavors.
