BTS Member V Sets Release Date for Upcoming Single ‘FRI(END)S’
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BTS‘ V is returning with a brand-new solitary.
The K-pop super star formally announced through social media on Sunday (March 3) that his upcoming tune, “FRI(END)S,” will certainly be launched on March 15 at 1 p.m. KST.
“The track, rooted in the pop soul R&B genre, delivers relatable and witty romance through lyrics written entirely in English,” reviews a press declaration from Big Hit Music. “The single artwork accompanying the announcement reveals the song title and release date against a vivid pink background that hints at the song’s sweet mood.”
On Saturday, BTS’ authorities Instagram account teased “FRI(END)S” with a short clip including the K-pop celebrity. The upcoming track complies with V’s 2023 solo launching, Layover, that included tunes like “Love Me Again,” “Rainy Days” and “Slow Dancing.”
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Shortly after the September 2023 launch of his six-track Layover, V planned for his required army enlistment in South Korea, which is anticipated to maintain the K-pop band on respite up until 2025.
“I will miss you so much,” V created at the time, penciled in Korean. “Actually, I’m really sad that I can’t make happy memories with my ARMY for the time being […] it’s the hardest not to see the ARMY. I’II be back after 18 months of being healthy, so take care of your ARMY and if you’re looking for something to be happy about every day, cheers! I’m here! I’ll be back!”
“Within 18 months, I’ve prepared a lot of things. Please look forward do it,” the 28-year-old vocalist included, prior to ending, “I’ll really miss you. I love you so much.”
Last December, Big Hit shared that BTS’ last 4 band participants — RM, Jimin, V and Jung Kook — are starting their army enlistment procedure, complying with Jin, J-Hope and Suga, that are currently gotten.
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