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V's first Solo Album Layover released globally in September 2023 showcasing his beautiful gift of artistry.

V is a sincere and true artist who has chosen authenticity over commerciality, and arts over charts. With no multiple versions, playlisting or promotions outside of Korea and Japan, Taehyung was able to achieve boundless organic success and meaningful accolades. Here are just some of the many highlights:

First soloist in history to surpass 2 million sales on both the Hanteo and Circle (Goan) charts breaking a 23 years old record.

Only Korean and Kpop Soloist to debut all tracks of a full album on the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global 200 Excl. US Charts.

Biggest Debut Week on Spotify Counter (101.4M) for an album by a Kpop Soloist and the Fastest album by a Kpop Soloist to surpass 100M-600M Spotify Streams.

#1 best-selling Korean album in Japan by a soloist in Oricon history, and has been certified Gold by RIAJ for having 100,000 units shipped in Japan.

Only Solo Artist to sweep first place on Hanteo Charts in USA, Japan and China, achieving an all-kill for 2 consecutive weeks.

With only 3 weeks of tracking Layover was nominated in 4 prestigious categories at the 2023 MAMA Awards

Best Vocal Performance for Love Me Again

Best Album of The Year for Layover

Best Male Artist

Song of The Year Love Me Again

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Layover was named the #10 bestselling album on the IFPI Global Album Sales Chart in 2023

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Critics Score of 82 Makes Layover the 4th Most Critically Acclaimed K Pop Soloist Album Of All Time!