“Rainy Days” by V (Kim TaeHyung) of BTS is the “Highest Ranking Song” by a Kpop solo artist in Rolling Stone’s “100 Best Songs of 2023”.
V BTS has the best recognized song of 2023. Photo: AllKPop
On December 2, according to Korean media, Rolling Stone Magazine announced the year-end ranking of the songs most loved by writers titled “100 best songs of 2023”.
Kim Taehyung, aka BTS’s V, achieved the highest ranking of any K-pop solo artist on the list, coming in at number 58 (which means number 58 is the highest ranking a solo artist can get). Kpop achieved in this chart) with the song “Rainy Days” from the male idol’s recent debut EP “Layover”.
“Rainy Days” is a song with a Pop R&B melody with the perfect combination of classic percussion and modern drum sounds, bringing an interesting feeling to the listener.
The MV shows longing and remembrance of past love, set on a rainy day.
The American magazine emphasized TaeHyung’s special musical identity. The magazine pinpointed specific elements of the song that helped it elevate and earn its rightful place in the charts.
The magazine also said that each of BTS’s solo projects has its own musical personality. V is the member of the group with the deepest love for R&B, soul and jazz, is a fan of legends like Chet Baker and Frank Sinatra, and is also a former saxophonist.
The male idol showed off his classical music in “Rainy Days,” crooning over a lone piano and a laid-back rhythm while paired with an attractive baritone.
