BTS member V's solo track 'Slow Dancing' continues to shine, surpassing 385 million streams on Spotify.
V's title track from his debut solo album 'Layover', 'Slow Dancing', achieved this milestone on Spotify as of July 6th and currently boasts 386.88 million streams.
'Slow Dancing' has been acclaimed for blending pop R&B with 1970s soul music, expanding the boundaries of K-pop. It captures a relaxed and free-spirited vibe, featuring V's smooth and romantic vocals accompanied by a flute.
The track debuted impressively at #51 on the Billboard Hot 100, #2 on Digital Song Sales, #3 on the Global (excluding US) chart, and #4 on the Billboard Global 200, setting new records for K-pop. It also topped the UK Official Singles Download and Sales charts, holding its position for 11 weeks and making significant strides in K-pop history.
V's solo album 'Layover' not only topped the UK Official Albums Download chart but also marked V as the first K-pop solo artist to simultaneously dominate both the UK Official Singles and Albums Download charts.
Recognizing its impact, UK's prestigious magazine 'TimeOut' ranked 'Layover' at #19 in their '2023 The 30 Best Albums' list, praising V's debut for its blend of jazz-influenced R&B tracks with his distinctive husky and sweet baritone range. 'Slow Dancing' was highlighted as a standout track, described as "soulful and flowing beautifully, complemented by its choreography."
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