US Time Magazine Mentions BTS V's Self-Composed Song for 'Itaewon Class' OST

Group BTS member V is posing at the global press conference held at COEX, Seoul on the 24th. Photo by Yonhap News Agency

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Park Hee-eun] American media praised BTS member V's self-composed song 'Sweet Night,' the OST of Itaewon Class.

TIME magazine in the U.S. published an article titled "V's Sweet Night Becomes a Healing Balm for a Bittersweet Story" on the 13th (local time).

The outlet stated, "'Sweet Night,' which V wrote, composed, and produced himself, features a sweet acoustic guitar melody complemented by V's deep voice and warm tune," adding, "The English lyrics effectively express the emotions of the male protagonist."

It continued, "V's 'Sweet Night' conveys hope that the protagonist's life will be filled with warmth," also mentioning the characters of the drama Itaewon Class. Furthermore, it added, "V's humming blended with the chorus and his whisper-like falsetto deliver a comforting feeling as if leading to a more hopeful ending."

Another American magazine, TeenVogue, commented, "V's song perfectly matches the drama," and "Even apart from the drama, V's self-composed song has left a significant mark on his musical work."

Meanwhile, 'Sweet Night' topped the Worldwide iTunes Top Songs Chart and the European iTunes Top Songs Chart upon release, as well as ranking number one on iTunes in 78 countries.

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