V, of BTS, Sets Personal Best on UK Official Chart with Solo Song “Friends”

V has reached a new personal best on the UK Official Chart with his solo song. According to the latest chart (dated March 22), V’s digital single “Friends” entered the singles chart at No. 13, marking his highest position on this chart to date.

This achievement surpasses his previous record by 11 places. V’s title track “Slow Dancing” from his first solo album “Layover”, released in September last year, had reached 24th place on the same chart.

V dominated various charts with “Friends”, hitting No. 1 on the “Official Singles Download Chart”, surpassing artists like Mark Knopfler and Dua Lipa. It also ranked No. 2 on the “Official Singles Sales Chart”.

V had also set a personal record on Spotify with “Friends”, entering the “Daily Top Songs Global” chart at No. 7 on March 15, surpassing the performance of his track “Love Me Again”, which entered at No. 10.

“Friends” is a song that reflects V’s love for his fans and is also a confession song. Through the lyrics, V expresses the desire to move beyond friendship to a deeper relationship.

Currently serving in the military, V, along with all members of BTS, is fulfilling his military obligations. The group is expected to resume full group activities in the latter half of 2025.