“CONGRATULATIONS TAEHYUNG”: Fans rejoice as BTS' V becomes the first and only K-Soloist to surpass 19 million followers on Spotify

On November 12, 2024, BTS' V, aka Taehyung, reportedly became the first and only K-soloist to achieve 19 million followers on Spotify. With this accomplishment, the BTS member continues to hold the #1 position as the most followed Korean solo act. Taehyung is the only member of BTS to reach this milestone.

BTS’ V’s fans were delighted with his latest achievement. As a result, fans flooded the internet with their good wishes for the singer. One fan wrote on X,

“TAEHYUNG has now surpassed 19 MILLION followers on Spotify! he becomes the FIRST and ONLY K-Soloist to achieve this on the platform!! CONGRATULATIONS TAEHYUNG CONGRATULATIONS V 19 MILLION FOR V”

Many other fans online sent congratulatory messages to the BTS star. Several fans said that BTS' V deserved this "huge achievement."

“This is a huge achievement and he deserves to be recognised for his solo music.”- a fan remarked.

“Woooooow the first and only k-male soloist!!!! Everyone wants to listen to his music I am so proud of!!”- commented an admirer.

“A man of the people who is loved by his fellow music lovers Borahae Kim Taehyung.”- wrote another admirer.

One fan called BTS' V a "legend," and added that his voice is "mesmerizing." Many others stated they were proud of the singer’s success.

“As he should! His melodies, the lyrics, but especially his mesmerizing voice are EVERYTHING any artist could ever dream of!”- exclaimed another fan on X.

“Our legend Taehyung, incredible proud of you, you deserve the best!”- wrote an admirer.

“More than deserved... his music is art and deserves all the recognition in the world!”- commented another admirer.

“Congratulations Tae! So proud to see you shining brighter than ever!”- another fan wrote.

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BTS' V’s solo track Love Me Again crossed 900 million streams on Spotify

On October 28, 2024, BTS' V accomplished a significant milestone with his track Love Me Again, which exceeded 900 million Spotify streams. This feat was noteworthy since it was Taehyung's first solo song to achieve this mark.

Additionally, Love Me Again became the second-fastest Korean track to reach 900 million streams on the platform. On August 9, 2023, BTS' V dropped his track Love Me Again as a component of his inaugural solo album, Layover. This song presents a sensuous, R&B-inspired sound.

Love Me Again recorded an overwhelming response across major platforms. On YouTube, the official music video gained over 10 million views within hours of its debut, swiftly distinguishing itself as the fastest music video by a male artist in 2023 to reach 2 million views. As of this writing, the song’s MV has crossed 106 million views on YouTube with over 4.5 million likes.

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Currently, BTS' V is fulfilling his military duties. He joined his mandatory service in December 2023, along with RM. The Winter Bear star is anticipated to be discharged in June 2025.

Meanwhile, Taehyung’s new song, White Christmas, is set to be released on December 6, 2024. The BTS member will present a unique spin on the iconic track, White Christmas, in collaboration with Bing Crosby.