The collaboration song between Big Bang’s Taeyang and BTS’ Jimin has reached the top of the iTunes chart in many countries.
Taeyang released “Vibe” featuring Jimin on Jan. 13.
According to Taeyang's agency The Black Label, “Vibe” grabbed the No. 1 spot on iTunes’ Top Songs chart in 60 countries and regions.
Among these are Finland, Brazil, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Peru, Singapore, Japan, Turkey and Thailand.
On YouTube, the music video for the “Vibe” has garnered 20.85 million views in 22 hours since its release on Jan. 13.
“Vibe” is Taeyang’s first solo music in nearly six years since releasing “White Night” in August 2017.
“I am beginning this new year with a new agency. Ever since I finished my military service, I have been working with the Black Label to make music and bring up this new single. I was able to start my journey as a solo artist at this agency through a good opportunity. It feels new,” said Taeyang, according to the Korea Herald.
He added, ““The expectations for this single were really high, as Jimin took part in it. Working together brought out the best in us so we are very satisfied with the result. We kind of looked like an old hip-hop duo.”
According to Taeyang, “Two years ago, not many BTS members were carrying out careers as solo artists. When I was working on some songs after completing military service, producer Teddy came across and said people would love to see a collaboration between Jimin and me. It was mind-opening for me because I had never thought about it.”