BTS’ V tops iTunes charts in 70 countries with ‘Rainy Days’

BTS member V. Image: BigHit Music via The Korea Herald

BTS member V topped the iTunes Top Song charts in 70 countries around the world with his new solo single, “Rainy Days,” on Saturday, Aug. 12, a day after its release, his agency said.

“Rainy Days,” one of the six tracks on his upcoming debut solo album, “Layover,” was at No. 1 in the United States, Great Britain, Germany, France and dozens of other countries as of 9 a.m., according to BigHit Music.

“Love Me Again,” another pre-released track for V’s first solo album, has topped the iTunes charts in 35 countries including Austria, Bulgaria and Romania, it said.

V is the last of the septet to debut as a solo artist. “Layover” is set to drop Sept. 8. AP/ra

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