BTS’ V Drops New Solo Single "FRI(END)S": Stream It Now

BTS member V shared Friday his first project post-military enlistment — a new solo single titled “FRI(END)S.”

The R&B-infused track was written entirely in English and follows V’s September 2023 EP "Layover", which the K-pop star dropped just a couple of months before beginning his mandatory service in the South Korean military alongside bandmates RM, Jimin, Jung Kook, Jin, J-Hope and Suga, who have also enlisted.

V previously confirmed that he had banked a few projects to release during his time away, writing in a December statement that he’d “prepared a lot of things” for the 18 months. 

“I will miss you so much,” he penned at the time. “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.”

V added, “I’ll be back!”.

The K-pop superstar first announced “FRI(END)S” on social media on March 3, going on to share several concept photos and teaser videos ahead of the single. 

“The track, rooted in the pop-soul R&B genre, delivers relatable and witty romance through lyrics. 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” read a statement from Big Hit Music at the time.