Courtesy of BIGHIT MUSIC
BTS‘ V has formally shared his first undertaking post-military enlistment — a brand new solo single titled “FRI(END)S.”
Launched Friday (March 15), the R&B-infused monitor was written totally in English. It follows V’s September 2023 EP Layover, which the Okay-pop star dropped only a couple months earlier than starting his obligatory service within the South Korean navy alongside bandmates RM, Jimin, Jung Kook, Jin, J-Hope and Suga, who’ve additionally enlisted.
V beforehand confirmed that he had banked a number of tasks to launch throughout his time away, writing in a December assertion that he’d “ready loads of issues” for the 18-month interval. “I’ll miss you a lot,” he penned on the time, as translated to English. “Really, I’m actually unhappy that I can’t make completely satisfied recollections with my ARMY in the intervening time […] it’s the toughest to not see the ARMY.”
He added, “I’ll be again!”
The boy bander first introduced “FRI(END)S” on social media March 3, occurring to share plenty of idea pictures and teaser movies forward of the only. “The monitor, rooted within the pop soul R&B style, delivers relatable and witty romance by lyrics,” learn a press release from Huge Hit Music on the time.
“The only paintings accompanying the announcement reveals the tune title and launch date towards a vivid pink background that hints on the tune’s candy temper,” it continued.
As a soloist, V has notched three songs on the Billboard Sizzling 100. He reached his highest peak to this point in 2023 with “Sluggish Dancing,” which debuted at No. 51 on the chart.
Stream “FRI(END)S” beneath.