BTS member V will release his solo album next month while the chief executive officer (CEO) of HYBE confirmed that Jungkook will release his solo album in the second half of the year. 

Big Hit Music, BTS’ agency, announced on Aug. 8 that V will come out with his solo album titled “Layover” on Sept. 8.

BTS' V and Jungkook (Instagram, Big Hit Music)

“Layover” will contain six tracks consisting of five songs and a bonus track. 

Here are the songs in the album, according to Big Hit Music: 

1. Rainy Days - In this track, V’s voice melds beautifully with the sound of rain and everyday white noises, tugging at the listeners’ heartstrings.

2. Blue - An homage to old school R&B with a modern twist, adding a special flair to the song.

3. Love Me Again - A light and captivating R&B track with an alluring vibe that lingers long. V’s signature baritone shines through in this track.

4. Slow Dancing - The focus track of this album, a ‘70s romantic soul style track that exudes a laid-back and free-spirited feeling, just as the title suggests.

5. For Us - A pop R&B track that leaves a lasting impression of the entire album. It serves as an epilogue, stirring up deep emotions with V’s vocals and unique lyrics.

6. Slow Dancing (Piano Ver.) - A piano arrangement of the focus track “Slow Dancing,” which offers a different allure from the original as a bonus track

“The music videos for all five tracks will also be revealed. V will showcase amazing new performances and make various appearances alongside the album’s release. Please stay tuned and continue to support V as he embarks on his new solo journey,” the agency said, adding that the pre-order for the album will start on Aug. 8. 

Meanwhile, HYBE released its second quarter of 2023 financial results. 

In the second quarter of 2023, HYBE generated revenues amounting to 621 billion won (about $471.49 million), an increase of 51.2 percent compared to the first quarter revenues of 410.63 billion won ($311.76 million). 

Of the 621 billion won, album sales amounted to 245.89 billion won ($186.6 million), concerts earned 157.51 billion won ($119.54 million), and ads, appearances and management raked in 33.04 billion won ($25.07 million). 

HYBE's financial reports and album highlights of its artists (From HYBE report)

For the second quarter of the year, HYBE earned an operating profit of 81.34 billion won ($61.72 million), down 7.9 percent year-on-year. It earned a net profit of 117.4 billion won ($89 million), an increase of 18.7 percent year-on-year. 

For the first half of 2023, HYBE earned revenues of 1.03 trillion won (about $781.8 million). 

During a conference call to discuss the second quarter results, HYBE CEO Park Jiwon gave updates on the results and plans of HYBE artists including BTS’ V, J-Hope and Jungkook. 

“In the second half of the year, J-Hope’s physical album titled ‘Jack in the Box,’ V’s solo album ‘Layover’ and Jungkook’s solo album are scheduled to be released and we ask for your continued interest,” said Park Jiwon. 

When Jungkook became a guest on Suga’s YouTube talk show “Suchwita” on July 30, he discussed his plans after releasing his single “Seven (feat. Latto).” 

“After the single, I have another single and then, I'll be releasing a small mini album by November,” said Jungkook.