BTS member V, also known as Kim Taehyung, has finally made his solo debut with his album ‘Layover’ on September 8, 2023. The album consists of six songs, each showing a unique side to the BTS member, known for his deep and unique vocals. The album also features a special cameo by his pet dog Yeontan in the music video for the focus track ‘Slow Dancing’.

About the Album

‘Layover’ is the result of V’s three-year journey of exploring different genres and styles of music, as well as his own identity as an artist. The album title reflects V’s philosophy of life, which is to enjoy the journey rather than rushing to the destination. He said, “Instead of taking a direct route, you could stop somewhere and stay for a while, or take a transfer, or do a layover. I just felt that my life, wherever it’s headed, would not follow a direct path.”

The album showcases V’s versatility and creativity as a singer-songwriter, as he experiments with various sounds and moods. The album is designed to be listened to in order from 1 through 5, and each song has its own music video.

The songs are:

• Rainy Days: A jazz-inspired song that expresses V’s nostalgia and longing for someone on a rainy day.
• Blue: A ballad that conveys V’s sadness and loneliness after losing someone he loved.
• Love Me Again: A pop-rock song that depicts V’s hope and desire to rekindle a broken relationship.
• Slow Dancing: A 1970s romantic soul style song that exudes a laid-back and free-spirited feeling. This is the focus track of the album and also has a piano version as a bonus track.
• For Us: A folk-pop song that celebrates V’s gratitude and love for his fans and friends.

‘Slow Dancing’ by V here:

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The video features V dancing in various locations such as a beach, a forest, a cityscape, and a studio. He also interacts with his adorable dog Yeontan, who makes a surprise appearance at the end of the video. The video has already garnered over 1.3 million views and over 556K likes on YouTube. You can also watch the other music videos for ‘Rainy Days’, ‘Blue’, ‘Love Me Again’,

BTS V “Layover” Album Lyrics in English

[Verse 1]

It’s about time we get it straight

Gimme a minute if it ain’t too late

It sounds about right

This can’t be forced, babe

It shouldn’t feel like this

Hurts too much already

Stay with me ’til the end of the day

[Chorus]

Maybe we

Could be

Slow dancing

Until the morning

We could be romancing

The night away

[Verse 2]

Turnin’ me up and back off like this

What do you want? Do you not like it?

Stop teasin’ me, girl

Now, you made me leave my heart out here

Step on me and I’ll lift you up

Find someone new again (Got it on, did you?)

We were so much alike

Now we’re just distant neighbors

[Chorus]

Maybe we

Could be

Slow dancing

Until the morning

We could be romancing

The night away

Lyrics Credit Source: genius.com

Fans’ Reactions

The fans of BTS, also known as ARMY, have been eagerly waiting for V’s solo debut album since he teased it in several live streams and social media posts. They have shown their support and excitement by trending various hashtags such as #LayoverWithV, #SlowDancingWithV, #WeLoveYouTaehyung, etc. on Twitter and other platforms. They have also praised V’s vocals, visuals, and artistic expression in the album and the music videos.

Some of the fans’ comments are:

• “V’s voice is so soothing and beautiful. He can sing any genre and make it his own. I love every song on the album.”
• “V is such a talented and versatile artist. He has shown his growth and maturity in this album. He deserves all the love and recognition.”
• “V’s album is a masterpiece. It’s like a journey through his emotions and thoughts. He has poured his heart and soul into it.”
• “V’s album is a gift to us. He has given us so much happiness and comfort with his music. We are so proud of him.”

V’s solo debut album ‘Layover’ is a reflection of his musical journey and personal philosophy. It is also a testament to his passion and dedication as an artist. He has impressed both fans and critics with his diverse and distinctive musical style. He has also expressed his gratitude and love for his fellow BTS members, who have supported him throughout his solo project. He said, “They always encouraged me to do what I wanted to do musically. They gave me honest feedback and advice. They were always there for me.”

V’s solo debut album ‘Layover’ is available to stream on various platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, etc.

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