Despite all seven members of BTS being enlisted in the military in South Korea, V, also known as Taehyung, continues to make waves in America with his new single “Fri(end)s” debuting at No. 65 on the Hot 100 chart. This marks his fourth solo appearance on the chart, adding to BTS’ record-breaking 27 hits. V now ties with his bandmates Suga, Jimin, and J-Hope for the third-most Hot 100 hits among South Korean solo musicians.
While V’s success on the Hot 100 is impressive, fellow BTS member Jung Kook leads all soloists from South Korea with six placements on the chart under his own name. Psy follows closely behind with five hits on the Hot 100. V first entered the Hot 100 as a soloist in 2022 with “Christmas Tree,” released around the holiday season and eventually charting in the new year.
In 2023, V released his debut solo album, Layover, which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200. The album included two Hot 100-charting singles, “Love Me Again,” which peaked at No. 96 in August, and “Slow Dancing,” his highest-charting hit reaching No. 51. V’s success as a solo artist reflects the continuing global popularity of BTS, even as the group takes a break due to military service obligations in South Korea.
Despite V’s military enlistment alongside his BTS bandmates, his fanbase remains strong, supporting his solo career with chart-topping hits in America. With each solo release, V continues to cement his status as a successful South Korean solo artist, standing out among his talented bandmates and fellow musicians from his home country.
V’s recent success on the Hot 100 demonstrates his ability to captivate audiences around the world, even in the midst of his military service. As BTS members focus on fulfilling their military duties, fans eagerly anticipate their return to the music scene while continuing to support their solo endeavors. V’s latest achievement on the charts serves as a reminder of his undeniable talent and unwavering popularity in America and beyond.
As V and his BTS bandmates navigate their military service commitments, their global fan base remains devoted, keeping their music alive on the charts and continuing to show unwavering support for their favorite artists. V’s latest hit on the Hot 100 is a testament to his ongoing success as a solo artist, setting the stage for the group’s triumphant return in the future.
