V Reaches Global Milestone as FRI(END)S Tops Spotify Charts

V achieved a major milestone when his solo track FRI(END)S surpassed 500 million streams on Spotify. Blending pop soul and R&B, FRI(END)S captivated global listeners and topped charts across continents. Spotify’s recognition reflects the growing impact of V’s artistry as a solo performer.

V Surpasses 500 Million Spotify Streams with FRI(END)S

On May 17, Spotify reported that V’s digital single “FRI(END)S” surpassed 500 million streams as of the 15th. This marked V’s second solo song to exceed 500 million streams on the platform.

FRI(END)S from V Tells a Story Beyond Friendship

“FRI(END)S” tells the story of two long-time friends who decide to move beyond friendship into something deeper. The song blends pop, soul, and R&B with witty lyrics and a soft, romantic melody. Critics praised V’s smooth transition between deep tones and falsetto.

Global Charts Reflect FRI(END)S’ Widespread Popularity

“FRI(END)S” entered the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 65, Billboard Global Excl. U.S. at No. 3, and the Global 200 at No. 5. It ranked 13th on the UK Official Singles Chart for two consecutive weeks. In just two days of tracking, it debuted at No. 3 on the Official Big Top 40 in the UK.

FRI(END)S from V Leads Global Rankings Across Spotify and iTunes

The song reached No. 1 on both global and European iTunes. It became the first 2024 release to top the iTunes chart in 100 countries. On the global Spotify chart, it debuted at No. 7. It was also ranked among the Top 10 longest-charting K-pop solo songs on Spotify in 2024. “FRI(END)S” was selected by Amazon Music and Apple Music as one of the Best K-pop Songs of 2024.

Music Video of FRI(END)S Extends V’s Creative Impact

Shot in the UK, the music video for “FRI(END)S” topped the YouTube World Trending Music Chart for 14 consecutive days. It also became the first K-pop video to rank No. 1 on the U.S. Tidal Top Videos chart. The video earned a nomination for “Best Pop International” at the 2024 UK Music Video Awards for its creative and technical excellence.

A Candid Moment with IU Sparks Fan Curiosity During V’s Break

A photo showing V and a woman, whom fans presume to be IU, surfaced on the Korean platform instiz. Someone took the picture at Mosu Seoul on the evening of May 14, capturing V’s face and the woman’s back. Fans identified the woman as IU because her shirt matched one she had worn recently. Some fans believe they are just friends. V is currently serving in the military and plans to complete his service on June 10. Fans believe he took the photo while he was on leave.

V Emerges as Leading Influencer with Record-Breaking Instagram

V proves his status as a top influencer through unmatched Instagram engagement and global rankings. He holds the highest U.S. follower count among K-pop artists and ranks fifth worldwide in influencer analytics.

Here’s a link to instiz.

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