Fans of BTS were thrilled on August 9, 2023, when V’s new track “Love Me Again” reached over 1 million views on YouTube within just seven minutes of its release. This achievement mirrored Jungkook’s success with his solo track “Seven.” The song is part of V’s debut solo album, “Layover,” which is set to be released on September 8, 2023. This accomplishment highlights the immense popularity of BTS, one of the biggest K-pop groups in the world.
The news of V and Jungkook’s milestones quickly spread on social media, with fans dubbing them the “most powerful duo.” Since BTS went on hiatus in 2022, the members have been busy releasing new songs and albums, breaking numerous records in the process. Jungkook’s single “Seven” was released on July 14, 2023, and gained immense popularity online. V, as the only remaining member yet to release a solo track, left fans ecstatic with the announcement of his album on August 8, 2023. The first of his promised five music videos was released the following day.
Jungkook set a record by reaching 1 million views on YouTube in just seven minutes, surpassing his own group’s song “Butter.” V quickly matched this feat, making them both the fastest K-pop male soloists to achieve this milestone. V also became the fastest male artist to reach 2 million views on YouTube in 2023. Fans were quick to connect the number seven, which represents both the record-breaking time and the number of members in BTS.
After V and Jungkook’s tie, fans began expressing their desire for a potential Taekook sub-unit. Twitter was flooded with celebrations and demands for more collaborations between these two beloved artists. The music video for V’s “Love Me Again” showcased him in stunning golden and red sequined outfits as he sang about wanting to love a past lover again. Fans were captivated by V’s unique voice and eagerly anticipated more content from him.
Overall, V and Jungkook’s achievements demonstrate the unwavering support and enthusiasm of BTS fans. Their record-breaking success sets the stage for even more incredible moments in the future.