BTS' V to Release New Single 'FRI(END)S' Amid Military Service

The upcoming pop soul R&B track marks V's first musical release since beginning his mandatory military enlistment.

BTS singer V announces the release of his new single 'FRI(END)S' set for March 15, marking his first music since enlisting in the South Korean military.
The single, described as a pop soul R&B track with lyrics entirely in English, follows V's successful debut solo EP 'Layover'.
Despite his military service, V continues to engage with fans, having also starred in a music video for IU's song 'Love Wins All'.
'FRI(END)S' teases a theme of relatable and witty romance, with its announcement generating significant buzz among fans.
V's previous solo project, 'Layover', achieved commercial success, peaking at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and producing Hot 100 hits.