BTS V Praised by The New York Times

BTS member V has received high praise from The New York Times, being called "the most passionate and powerful vocalist." BTS released their fifth full-length album, 'ARIRANG,' on March 20th, and the following day, they unveiled their new songs, including the title track 'Swim,' for the first time at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul. 'BTS Comeback Live: ARIRANG' on Netflix, which was broadcast live, ranked number one in 77 countries.

Regarding the new album, The New York Times commented, "K-pop superstars BTS's new album 'ARIRANG' has garnered immense commercial expectations and embodies an artistic spirit of experimentation." They added, "​BTS, reunited after completing their military service, presents a more confident and unique image than before," and described the album's tracks as "​raw, intense, pulsing, whimsical, and at times, frenetic."

While The New York Times noted the prominent role of rappers throughout the album, among the vocalists, they singled out V as having "the most passionate and powerful voice," highlighting his vocal presence on this album.

On each track of 'ARIRANG,' V elevated the song's mood with his diverse vocal tones, creating a significant impact at the Gwanghwamun Square concert as well. With his strengthened vocals, he adorned the highlight parts of the songs, moving between growls, soft low notes, and alternating between true and falsetto high notes. V, whose baritone low notes cover a wide vocal range, enriches BTS's music with various vocal techniques such as falsetto, belting, and vibrato.

In this comeback, V demonstrated his stage command with perfect performances and captivating vocals, proving his "dazzling presence as a stage genius" in his first comeback stage in four years.