BTS’s V marked his birthday with a special release, delighting fans worldwide. American singer-songwriter UMI collaborated with V on the new song titled “wherever u r,” which was released on December 30 at 2 p.m. KST. The timing of the release added to the excitement, aligning with V’s birthday celebration.
BTS V Surprises Fans With Collab Single ‘wherever u r’ with UMI
The collaboration between V and UMI was met with enthusiasm from ARMYs, who expressed their joy over the special music video dropping on V’s birthday. In addition to the official lyric video for “wherever u r,” UMI shared a delightful video featuring herself and V singing along to the new single, offering fans an intimate glimpse into the collaboration process.
BIGHIT MUSIC, BTS’s management company, commented on the collaboration, stating, “V and UMI enjoyed listening to one another’s music [before working together on this song]. Through this collaboration, the two of them conveyed the messages they wanted to tell their fans through music.”
How BTS V Prepared Fans For His Military Enlistment
V, who released his debut solo album “Layover” on September 8, 2023, has continued to make waves in the music industry. “Layover” also recorded the highest first-week sales by a K-pop solo artist in history, with 2.1 million copies sold, and debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 in the US. This accomplishment also solidified V’s status as one of the highest-charting Korean solo artists in Billboard chart history, alongside his BTS bandmates Jimin and Suga.
In recent news, V addressed speculations about his military service, particularly regarding joining the “Special Duty Team.” He acknowledged it as a personal challenge and also reassured fans that he would take care of himself during the enlistment period. Alongside BTS leader RM, V officially began his mandatory military service on December 11, 2023, marking a significant chapter in his journey.