BTS's V has garnered global acclaim as his solo track 'Love Me Again' exceeded 360 million streams on Spotify.
Released on September 8th last year, 'Love Me Again' achieved this milestone on Spotify on January 21st, marking 136 days since its release.
With this achievement, 'Love Me Again' secured the 14th position in the Spotify streaming rankings for solo K-pop songs.
Among V's solo songs, 'Christmas Tree,' released in December 2021, holds the record for the highest number of Spotify streams, reaching 376 million as of January 23rd. Following closely is 'Sweet Night,' released in March 2020, with 359.9 million streams, trailing 'Love Me Again.' The song 'Love Me Again' is part of V's solo album 'Layover,' featuring a unique blend of 1970s soul with gospel elements in the R&B genre. It stands out in the K-pop scene for its dreamy effects and V's rhythmic and powerful vocals.
'Love Me Again' received explosive reactions, accumulating over 39.69 million views within a week of its music video release on August 10th last year. It dominated charts such as iTunes Music Video, Apple Music Video K-pop category, and YouTube Music Video, securing the top spot. The music video also gained popularity in 87 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, France, and Japan.
In an interview with Rolling Stones, V mentioned that 'Love Me Again' is his personal favorite among the songs on his solo album 'Layover.' He shared, "'Love Me Again' is a song that recalls memories and expresses the desire to go back to the past. That sentiment is reflected in the music video. In short, it conveys the message that my youth is not yet over."


Written by Mun Wan Sik
Translated by Lee So Yun