Big Hit Music announced at midnight on March 4th (KST) through the global fandom life platform Weverse and BTS's official social media that V's new digital single 'FRI(END)S' will be released at 1 PM on March 15th.

'FRI(END)S' is a Pop Soul R&B genre love song, with lyrics entirely in English. The released image along with the announcement, featuring the song title and release date, hints at the lovely atmosphere of the track against a bright pink background.

Leading up to the song release announcement, a short video showcasing a natural and unadorned V was posted on BTS's official social media on the 3rd, sparking curiosity among fans about the new content.

This new song release comes about six months after V's first solo album 'Layover' on September 8 last year. With V having been recognized for his outstanding capabilities as a solo artist through 'Layover', interest is mounting in the charm he will show with this new song.

V is expected to unveil various contents such as concept photos and teaser videos that hint at the mood of 'FRI(END)S'.