V from BTS has surpassed 16 million followers on the world's largest music streaming platform, Spotify, shining as a global phenomenon. As of November 12, V achieved 16 million followers on his official Spotify page.
V's Spotify followers rank him second among K-pop solo artists, following fellow BTS member J-Hope, and fifth overall when including both K-pop groups and solo artists, affirming his global popularity and influence. Only V and J-Hope have surpassed the 16 million follower mark among K-pop solo artists.
After the pre-release of a track from his solo album 'Layover' in August, V recorded the highest increase in Spotify followers among K-pop solo artists. The day after the release of his first solo album 'Layover', on September 9, he surpassed 15 million followers, reflecting the high anticipation for his solo work.
V's solo debut album 'Layover' made history in its first week by becoming the first K-pop solo album to achieve 100 million streams on Spotify. Furthermore, it was the first K-pop solo album to chart all its songs in the Spotify Global Weekly chart, demonstrating his unmatched music power.
V has a total of 12 tracks registered on his Spotify page, with a staggering 1.655 billion streams. As of November 13, 'Layover' surpassed 700 million streams. V, as of November 11, has been listed on the Spotify 'Global Artist' chart for 13 consecutive weeks, enjoying widespread popularity as a solo artist.
In an interview with Rolling Stone, V mentioned, "I am continually writing songs. The music I am currently working on is different in style from my solo album." This statement raises expectations for the new musical experiences and comfort he will offer. V recently posted a recording studio video on his social media on November 9, piquing fans' curiosity.
With his emotive vocals and self-composed songs, all-rounder artist V is building a unique musical career, heightening global fans' anticipation for his future music.
