Oricon Weekly Digital Album Chart Crown and Unprecedented First-Day Sales Cement V's Solo Stardom

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In a spectacular solo debut, V of the internationally acclaimed group BTS has secured the top position on the prestigious Oricon weekly digital album chart with his debut solo album, "Layover." This remarkable achievement, unveiled in the latest chart published on Wednesday, marks a momentous milestone in V's solo career.

The six-track EP, "Layover," made its highly anticipated debut last week and immediately made waves by clinching the top spot on Oricon's daily digital single ranking with the enchanting track "Slow Dancing" from the album.

V's solo venture exceeded all expectations as it soared to remarkable heights, amassing over 1.67 million copies sold on the very day of its release. This historic feat shattered the previous record for first-week sales by a K-pop release within a single day. In doing so, V surpassed the achievement of his bandmate Jimin, whose solo album "Face" had previously held the record with 1.45 million copies sold in its debut week.

Notably, "Layover" exhibited its global appeal by conquering the iTunes albums charts in an impressive 65 regions. The album's main track also made an indelible mark, ascending to the No. 1 position in 75 regions.

Further underlining V's global resonance, the enchanting track "Slow Dancing" made its presence felt on Spotify's daily top songs global chart, securing an impressive No. 11 ranking.

V's solo journey has not only captivated the hearts of BTS enthusiasts but has also ignited a global phenomenon, reaffirming his status as a versatile artist capable of achieving unprecedented success in the music industry. With "Layover," V continues to demonstrate his artistic prowess and cements his place as a dynamic force in the world of music.

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