‘Layover’: BTS fame V’s debut solo album sets highest first-day sales record

BTS member Kim Taehyung, popularly known as V, recently made his solo debut with the album ‘Layover’. His solo venture has shattered records, marking the highest first-day sales for any solo artist in Hanteo Chart's history, and secured the No. 1 spot on various song charts globally.

The album sold a staggering 1,672,138 copies on the very first day of its release, a milestone recognised by Hanteo Chart, a significant music sales tracker in South Korea.

V is the third member of BTS to make history on the Hanteo Chart with solo releases. Jimin and Suga, other BTS members, previously held this record with their respective albums ‘Face’ and ‘D-Day’.

In terms of first-day sales among all artists, including groups, V ranks as the fifth highest, trailing behind SEVENTEEN, BTS, Stray Kids, and TXT.

V’s title track ‘Slow Dancing’ secured the top position on the iTunes Top Songs charts in over 75 regions worldwide, including the United Kingdom, Brazil, Japan, France, Australia, and Canada, among others.

‘Layover’ dominated the iTunes Top Albums charts in at least 65 different regions.

V’s solo album also made a significant impact on Japan’s Oricon chart, securing the top position with an additional 221,491 copies sold. The album’s song ‘Slow Dancing’ attained the coveted top spot on the Daily Digital Single Ranking.

The album Layover comprises six tracks, including ‘Rainy Days’, ‘Blue’, ‘Love Me Again’, ‘Slow Dancing’, ‘For Us’ and ‘Slow Dancing’.

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