BTS member V is basking in the glory of his most successful week as a solo artist on the Billboard charts. His debut EP Layover has earned a notable entrance on the Billboard 200, opening at No. 2. Simultaneously, the setâs latest single has swiftly become another triumph for the multitalented superstar.
V’s latest single “Slow Dancing” debuts on this week’s Hot 100 chart, entering the competitive ranking at No. 51, according to Billboard. The Hot 100 ranks the most-consumed songs in the United States and will refresh in its entirety tomorrow (Tuesday, September 19), when “Slow Dancing” will officially launch as a new entry.
“Slow Dancing” marks V’s third appearance on the Hot 100 chart outside of his work with BTS. He initially made his debut on the ranking in early 2022 with the holiday tune “Christmas Tree,” which peaked at No. 79. When he began promoting Layover earlier this year, the EP’s lead single, “Love Me Again,” also graced the Hot 100 chart, debuting at No. 96.
With “Slow Dancing” becoming his third Hot 100 hit, V now finds himself tied with his BTS bandmate Jung Kook for the fifth-most placements on the chart among South Korean solo musicians. Jung Kook also achieved his third hit on the Hot 100 earlier this year with the No. 1-peaking “Seven.”
Leading the pack of South Korean soloists with the most charting titles on the Hot 100 is Psy, the K-pop star renowned for his global hit “Gangnam Style.” Psy has been a consistent presence on the chart for a decade, accumulating a total of five placements throughout the years.
Notably, three fellow BTS membersâJ-Hope, Jimin, and Suga (also known as Agust D)âare currently tied for the second-most Hot 100 hits among South Korean solo artists. The three musicians have each landed four hits on the chart so far.
Before the arrival of “Slow Dancing,” V was on par with South Korean solo superstar Lisa, who is best known for her work with Blackpink, as well as fellow K-pop powerhouse CL. Both artists currently boast two Hot 100 successes.
