BTS‘ Kim Taehyung, aka V, has come a long way since his debut in the K-pop industry with his band members. Over the years, he has captivated many fans with his unique baritone voice, endearing personality, and magnetic visuals. V, both as a member of BTS and a solo artist, has gifted fans some unforgettable songs. In 2023, his debut solo album, Layover, gained critical acclamation and popularity among fans.
This list consists of some of his incredibly popular songs, including “Winter Bear”, “Sweet Night”, “Christmas Tree”, “For Us”, “Slow Dancing.” These songs are soul-filling and have the power to make the listeners feel deep emotions. Ahead of V’s birthday this Saturday, December 30, let’s take a look at some of the best songs by BTS’ V.
‘Winter Bear’
One of the most emotional songs by BTS member V is “Winter Bear”. He unofficially released the song on August 9, 2019. Later on, after three years, he officially dropped the single on August 28, 2023, on several global music platforms.
“Winter Bear” is a digital single with comforting and nostalgic lyrics and feelings. The melodic and calming notes make it even more remarkable. It showcases V’s heartwarming voice to perfection. The single is accompanied by a music video that gives undertones of old films, which is quite fitting for the song.
‘Sweet Night’
“Sweet Night” is another single by BTS’ V, aka Kim Taehyung, which captures his deep baritone voice fascinatingly. The song is a soundtrack for the hit 2020 K-drama series Itaewon Class, starring Park Seo-Joon and Kim Da-Mi. The single was released by Vlending Company on March 13, 2020, for streaming and digital download.
“Sweet Night” has heartfelt lyrics like “How could I know / One day I’d wake up feeling more / But I had already reached the shore / Guess we were ships in the night…,” which perfectly blends with the storyline of Itaewon Class. It is undoubtedly one of the best songs of V.
‘For Us’
“For Us” is the fifth track in V’s solo debut album Layover, which was released on September 8, 2023. It falls under the contemporary R&B and R&B/Soul genres of music. The single gives a melancholic yet warm feeling, which is accompanied by some high-pitched vocals and diverse musical tones to make it stand out even more.
Some of the lines from the song, such as “Come before it’s too late / I got things to say / Before I go,” are quite absorbing. The entire track demonstrates the longing for one’s lover and provides listeners with a soothing feeling. It is another great track by Kim Taehyung to listen to on his birthday.
‘Christmas Tree’
V has contributed his voice to another popular romantic K-drama series, Our Beloved Summer, starring Choi Woo-Shik and Kim Da-Mi. His song “Christmas Tree” belongs to the soundtrack of the series, which was released by Most Contents on December 24, 2021.
“Christmas Tree” has all the elements of a great Christmas song and is perfect for listening during the winter holiday. Moreover, the warmth of his voice and the sweet melody of the song make it even more appealing. The single also made it to several Billboard charts, including Global 200, US Billboard HOT 100, and more.
‘Slow Dancing’
Another unforgettable song by BTS‘ V is the titled track of his solo album Layover, “Slow Dancing.” The single is a soul track and is heavy with jazz rhythm for the most part. It was dropped on September 8, 2023, by BTS’ agency, BIGHIT MUSIC.
The single landed No. 4 on the Global 200 chart of Billboard. “Slow Dancing” is a perfect song for a peaceful evening or to share with a loved one. Besides, its simple yet meaningful lyrics make it one of the best songs by the K-pop idol.
Some other captivating songs by BTS’ V are “Rainy Days”, “Blue”, “4 O’CLOCK” with BTS leader RM, “Love Me Again”, “It’s Definitely You” with Jin of BTS, “Snow Flower” featuring Peakboy, and several others.
