Seoul: In celebration of his recent solo album Layover, BTS’ V made a highly anticipated solo appearance on Tiny Desk Korea. This appearance comes approximately three years after he and his fellow band members performed on the American version of Tiny Desk.
Notably, V has achieved the distinction of being the first K-pop artist to grace the stage of Tiny Desk Korea, which marks the inaugural international TV format version of NPR’s iconic Tiny Desk series.
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Filmed in Seoul, South Korea just last month, V brought his magic to Tiny Desk Korea with the support of a newly assembled production team and an eight-member session band, some of whom made the journey from the U.S. for this special recording. During the session, V treated fans to three sensuous tracks from his Layover album.
V’s performance commenced with the mesmerizing Love Me Again, took a captivating turn with Slow Dancing, and concluded on a heartfelt note with For Us. For those not acquainted with the concept, Tiny Desk concerts typically feature musicians and artists performing live at a desk. The Korean version, Tiny Desk Korea, is brought to you by LG U+ Studio X+U.
BTS’ V graced a library-like setting for a 12-minute performance, accompanied by a live band and musicians who added depth and emotion to his presentation. V kicked off his set with a soulful rendition of Love Me Again, where he was joined by a full band and three talented backup singers. He also took a moment to introduce his fellow band members, each of whom showcased their musical prowess with brief solos. Before moving on to his next song, Slow Dancing, V expressed his gratitude, saying, “I’m sure you guys have been waiting for so long. Thank you so much for waiting.”
Following his enchanting performance of Love Me Again, V continued to mesmerize the audience with his title track from the album, Slow Dancing. During this performance, he couldn’t help but bop his head to the tunes of the saxophone, an instrument he has openly expressed his admiration for on multiple occasions.