BTS V's 'FRI(END)S' Surpasses 540 Million Spotify Streams, Dominating Global Charts

BTS member V's solo track ‘FRI(END)S’ continues its impressive global run, setting new milestones in the international music market.

The song has officially surpassed 540 million streams on Spotify, the world's largest music streaming platform, underscoring its massive popularity.

‘FRI(END)S’ was notably chosen as a background music for the third season of the popular American drama ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty,’ adding to its international appeal. This track, prepared by V as a special gift for fans before his military enlistment, holds significant meaning.

Upon its release on March 15, 2024, the song debuted strongly on the US Billboard charts, ranking 65th on the 'Hot 100,' 3rd on 'Global (Excl. US),' and 5th on 'Global 200.' In the UK, it entered the Official Singles Chart at number 13 and maintained its presence for two consecutive weeks. It also impressively reached number 3 on the 'Official Big Top 40' chart based on just two days of tracking.

Furthermore, ‘FRI(END)S’ topped both the Worldwide iTunes and European iTunes charts. It achieved a historic feat by becoming the first song released in 2024 to hit number 1 on iTunes charts in 100 countries. The track was also recognized among the 'Best K-Pop of 2024' by Amazon Music and Apple Music.

The music video for ‘FRI(END)S,’ filmed in the UK, showcased V's dynamic acting and cinematic quality. It immediately secured the number 1 spot on YouTube's Trending Music Worldwide for 14 consecutive days. It also made history as the first K-pop artist music video to top the US 'Tidal Top Video' chart, and continues to hold top positions on various regional 'Tidal Top Video' charts, maintaining its strong global momentum.

V is a highly beloved member of BTS, known for his captivating vocals and stunning visuals. He showcased his unique musicality with his solo album 'Layover,' receiving critical acclaim. V has also proven his acting talent through roles in dramas like 'Hwarang.'