Billboard ranks “Layover” as the 2nd best K-pop album of 2023 (after ONEW’s “Circle”) because it transitions from BTS ‘s style to V’s (Kim TaeHyung) unique, different musical vision.

V BTS set a new achievement with the album Layover. Photo: AllKPop.

Kim Taehyung, also known as BTS’s V, received much praise for creating his own musical style as a solo artist.

According to Korean media reported on January 8, Billboard announced the list of “25 Best K-pop Albums of 2023”, ranking albums that show “a broader vision and conceptual story”.

TaeHyung’s debut EP, “Layover”, secured 2nd place as the male idol knew how to build a musical and aesthetic world that resonated with each other, and presented it to listeners in his creative way. Exclusively only available at V BTS.

In the introduction to “Layover”, Billboard praised TaeHyung as an experienced artist who blends his love of jazz, lo-fi and R&B to create a unique listening experience that is significantly different from other artists. BTS albums.

They also emphasized TaeHyung’s charm over his musical vision, evident in decisions like the unique flute solo in ‘Slow Dancing’.

“Layover was a significant departure from any BTS album, introducing the world to a star coming out of the group. “Layover” laid the foundation for the wide-ranging promise of the BTS solo career. BTS member” – quoted by Billboard.

Billboard critics emphasized that the music videos accompanying each song helped immerse the audience in TaeHyung’s artistic world. The vintage elements across all of the album’s visuals enhance the overall aesthetic.

Additionally, “Layover” and its songs have also received acclaim from prestigious music publications such as Rolling Stone, TimeOut, Consequence of Sound, being recognized as one of the best albums and songs 2023.