BTS singer V returned to his music career on Friday (March 15) after taking a break to enlist in the South Korean military. His latest track, 'Fri(end)s,' was released to tide fans over while he fulfills his national duty. The song quickly gained popularity in America, reaching No. 1 on the iTunes chart within a day of its release.
'Fri(end)s' debuted at No. 2 on the U.S. iTunes chart, narrowly missing the top spot initially held by Cardi B's 'Enough (Miami).' However, V's single eventually climbed to No. 1, surpassing Cardi B's track.
Notably, there are multiple versions of 'Fri(end)s' performing well on iTunes, with the main version at No. 1 and alternate versions at Nos. 8, 9, and 10 in the top 10 rankings.
The sustained success of 'Fri(end)s' bodes well for V's chart performance in the coming days. If the song continues to sell strongly, it may achieve a high debut on various Billboard charts, particularly the Digital Song Sales ranking. To secure a prominent position on the Hot 100 chart, the single will need to garner more streaming activity in the U.S.
Overall, V's return to the music scene with 'Fri(end)s' has been met with enthusiasm from fans, as evidenced by its rapid rise on the iTunes chart. The song's continued performance will be closely watched to see if it can maintain its momentum and achieve further success in the music industry.
