BTS's V has showcased his world-class artist stature as his solo album 'Layover' clinches the top spot on the K-pop album chart in the U.S. for three consecutive weeks.

V's solo album 'Layover' secured the number one position in the U.S. segment of the Top 30 by country for the fifth week of September, as announced by Hanteo Chart on October 6th. 'Layover' recorded a comprehensive index score of 6092.03 in the U.S.

Each country's chart is based on big data collection technology, which gathers and analyzes K-pop data from around the world in real-time. It aggregates global data of K-pop artists based on each country's album, music, and social portal data.

In the Hanteo country-specific charts, 'Layover' achieved the top spot for three consecutive weeks in both the U.S. and Japan and for two consecutive weeks in China. The album has also been charting high in album charts worldwide, showcasing its global popularity.

Remarkably, in the U.S. and Japan, which boast the world's first and second-largest music markets respectively, V has solidified his position as a K-pop icon even as a solo artist. Notably, 'Layover', released on September 8th, has maintained its top position for a month, continuing its long-run popularity.

In the September monthly world chart, V secured the top position with a world index score of 15,793.62. V recorded high scores in both the album and media sectors, befitting an artist who, as a K-pop solo singer, set a record with initial sales of over 2.1 million copies.

V also clinched the top spot in the September monthly album chart, garnering an album index score of 2,507,002.80 (with sales of 2,141,557 copies), thus achieving a double crown. With his unique musical world, V has garnered critical acclaim, elevating expectations as a solo artist both musically and commercially.

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