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On October 27, 2024, BTS' Kim Taehyung stirred the online community as his fans accused HYBE of the lack of promotions for his album, Layover. According to fans, HYBE, BIGHIT MUSIC, and Geffen Records allegedly fell short in properly promoting and resupplying the artist's Layover vinyl globally.
Phrases like RESPECT V, TREAT TAEHYUNG FAIRLY, and BIGHIT RESPECT TAEHYUNG, among others, trended on X. As per the BTS ARMY, the lack of Layover vinyl copies in important retail shops globally allegedly impacted the idol's songs on the Billboard charts.
Fans accused the labels of ignoring their requests to restock the album vinyl. They claimed that HYBE, BIGHIT MUSIC, and Geffen Records lagged in posting about the availability of the vinyl. Reportedly, some fans resorted to purchasing digital downloads on Japanese iTunes to help boost Layover's presence on music charts.
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Social media buzzed with fans lashing out at the record labels. One fan wrote on X:
"Taehyung is the only member being sabotage in bts, his CD Vinyls for layover were understock to not be count for 1 week, multiple pb , less promo in insta tiktok bts account, literaly less playlisting other idol of hybe. RESPECT V"
The BTS ARMY claimed that HYBE has been "sabotaging" the Grammy-nominated musician's solo projects. Some fans questioned the company for their alleged delayed restocking of the Layover vinyl at the end of the charting week.
"Stop sabotaging your artist! Why do y'all suddently restocking Layover Vinyl on its 2nd week of release when we were begging for restocking in pre-order period? Shame on you," a fan wrote.
"Bighit always sabotaging taehyung from the very start!! Idk why he receives the least promotion..is he not a member of BTS??" another fan wrote.
"What is bighit and geffens beef with taehyung? Am done with their bs for real..posting abt his album and vinyl release almost on the last day of tracking week and many more bs," another fan added.
Some other fans underscored how BTS' V has "sacrificed himself for the sake of the group" and the company allegedly treats him unfairly.
"Taehyung has sacrificed himself for the sake of the group, only for the company to be ungrateful & not give him fair treatment. He is the only one who doesn't even get the bare minimum." one fan commented.
"Taehyung my love it’s time to focus on yourself. That company hasn’t done any justice to your talent & your work." another fan remarked.
"This is so unfair to tae and his fans like how can a company treat their biggest money maker like trash, there's just no justification for all this sabotage and mistreatment he's going through from 10+ years," another fan added.
BTS' Kim Taehyung's Layover tracks, solo projects, and collaborations between 2023 and 2024 explored
BTS's Kim Taehyung, widely known by his stage name V, leaped into solo territory by releasing his debut album, Layover, in September 2023. The album received critical acclaim and massive commercial success worldwide.
Layover had five songs, including Love Me Again and Rainy Days, that capture Taehyung's distinct style, with jazz and R&B undertones. Blue and For You displayed ballad undertones with a touch of contemporary tunes, while the album's title track Slow Dancing was a blend of R&B, pop, Jazz, and synthesizer tunes.
He was featured on wherever u r by UMI which was released on December 30, 2023, on his 28th birthday. Taehyung also starred as the male lead on South Korean soloist IU's comeback single, Love wins all, released on January 24, 2024. Following this, his pre-recorded English single, FRI(END)S was released on March 15, 2024, that reached No. 1 on the iTunes chart across 100 countries.
Furthermore, BTS' V’s lent his voice to three K-drama original soundtracks (OST), It's Definitely You with Jin for HWARANG, Sweet Night for Itaewon Class, and Christmas Tree for Netflix's Our Beloved Summer. He was appointed as a brand ambassador for luxury fashion houses Celine and Cartier in 2023.
In other news, BTS' Taehyung enlisted in the South Korean military on December 11, 2023, to fulfill his mandatory service. According to the country's law, every fit male citizen between the ages of 18 to 30 is required to serve 18 to 21 months in the military. Taehyung will return on June 10, 2024.
