V: Tiny Desk Korea REACTION!! 

The fact that Tae didn’t make this all about him and made sure the artists around him shone as well just makes me love him more. Tae is for the music, not the glory. What a total gem this young man is.

This album is a work of art and only people who really like real music will appreciate it, just see how he made this album to perform and show what performing with real music is

The voice teacher from American hustle life definitely predicted V was a soulful singer and I’m glad he followed through because it suits him really well 🎷

I hope people realize how fantastic this is!!!! I bet V is the only idol that’s ever done something like that. I wish he would do a live album 💿 with these musicians. V asked us to LOVE this album. Well, we do!!!! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

Kim Taehyung s album is ART. It's not meant for Billboard and he is not trying to achieve the main stream banger hit. He is here for the music he loves, he wants to share with us and he sounds phenomenal ❤❤❤❤

In BTS, the fans recognize V for his visuals. Talent wise, he gets lost in the shuffle. When they think of dance, they think of JHope & Jimin. And vocals, JK, but V was referred to as "the secret weapon" for a reason & people forget that. For me, I was most excited for his project and he did not disappoint! Whether recorded or live, it hits each and every time. #albumof2023

V sound even better live.

This Tiny desk was excellent!!! I really loved the vibe. Taehyung, the musicians and the singers were top notch 💜

Tae's jazz voice is like a velvet glove to our ears Perfectly magical seducer 😊

TAEHYUNG, has given us back the taste for good music, for elegance, for the sophisticated and exquisite. His debut album is truly a masterpiece!!

Love how y’all get dressed up everytime you react to V lol

He's soooooooo handsome 😭🦋Layover becomes the 1st Full Album by a Kpop Soloist to have All tracks of Album reaching 10M streams on Spotify in its First week of release!

You gentlemen were cute to the max. And shout out to V live! I love Tae’s Tiny Desk performance. The band was superb! The arrangements of the songs were great! The saxophonist was fire!!! Last but not least… Tae’s vocals is perfection! The backup vocalists 👍🏻. Tae needs to travel with this band and perform again live in the States!

V is the most unique bts member. He has each members talent and even beyond. BtW always love your reaction videos! keep it up and God bless

I hope V introduces his fans to how Jazz sounds with a live band!! His voice was meant for it LIVE🎷🎸🎹🎤🎼

Like I said V brought a whole Vibe.

This is how music should be. just pure vibe. lovin' the layover album songs..

For the love of V, Jacob the saxophonist gave it all. I bet V's favorite person at that very moment was Jacob.

V's "Layover" debut with 101,448,727 unfiltered streams on Spotify in its first week of release, breaking the record for the biggest weekly album debut by Kpop soloist in history!🎉🎉🎉🎉

As of this writing, I have seen V’s Tiny Desk performance for the 8th time since it came out! His voice is captivating and the band is absolutely incredible! Your reactions were priceless!

V took me to church.

V has that soulful voice that's takes you into an abyss of passion. The "l'm not Worthy to enter but say one word n I shall be healed" kind of gospel depth. I so appreciate him for that. What a remarkble band and performance

I swear, V sounds even better live...every song he's ever done live just blows away the recorded version. He's amazing.

The album is great but man this tiny desk performance is another level! Never seen Tae Tae so totally everything! Wish he would do an intimate show tour in smaller venues with this same crew. HYBE wouldn't be able to book enough venues for all the ticket requests they would get!! Love u V!!

Kim Taehyung will make soul part of Korea.He is unique and fresh and talented.He has an amazing soul.

LAYOVER is a masterpiece. Taetae is so amazing! His Tiny desk performance is so superb. Super love taetae 💜 the band is great. Thank you for your reactions

Tae is also now a session artist 💜 Tae is at an all new level! Love his voice, his style, his creative genius 😊 #Borahae #KimTaehyung #LAYOVER is a work of love and art!

VOCALS KING 🤴🔥🔥🥵 He's soooooooo handsome 😭🦋

V, band members and live performances are a match made in heaven! Got chills during those vocals in “For Us”. What a wonderful performance! Need another one soon. Great reaction guys.

NPR will never dissapointing, always clean and clear. The band and back vocals are all in to bring V's inner happiness out, thank you NPR. Saxoman, yeah, agree, bro! Another song that melting army's heart, for you. Love you

I could not watch this without y'all first...second...his entire performance brought me to tears & to my knees. My Daddy used to play the saxophone & that's what really brought this all home for me. However, V's incredibly melodious, gorgeous, heavenly vocals are what dreams are made of. Speechless!!! I can't wait to watch this with my Mom who loves BTS & desperately misses my Dads sax playing...BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

This Tiny Desk was amazing!! Tae's lush and soulful vocals are always mesmerizing!! The band and background vocalists were top tier..soooo proud of our V!! 💜💜💜💜💜

This was a whole vibe! V is a VIBE!👏🏾💜

I’m obsessed with this performance. All of his promotional performances for the EP are great but this one is perfection. Wouldn’t it be amazing if he went on tour with this band?

Their solo work is so intimate and so them as individuals. Love ALL of their work but “Indigo” and “Layover” are the ones that hit me right in my soul. Oh and those shirts y’all are wearing *chefs kiss*

Taehyung 은 이 시대에 보석 같은 존재다. 그의 음악은 반짝반짝 빛나고 진정한 Artist 입니다 !!

That saxophonist (Jacob Scesney) was so fire that I had to look into him and I saw where he posted about this on Instagram and said that he was probably the only band member in history to get a one minute solo on Tiny Desk. That's how generous our amazing Taehyung is.

I have waited so long for this. I always knew he had the capability to deliver the quality vocals, he just needed the right type of music. This album full of vibes is geared for live performances as these types of songs can be changed up to create even more alternative vibes. Tae looked so happy and in his element in this performance, it really looks like the kind of music he wants to do. This was an old school jam session from the jazz/r&b genre. He finished this amazing album of with the performance on tiny desk that wholeheartedly delivered what I expected from Tae. As Tae said this album is a turning point and the first stop on his journey, what a high bar he has set with this album. This performance and his debut with IU were a chef’s kiss. Thank you Nico, AJJ and Blaze for the full wholehearted support for ALL the content for this album release, you guys are a rare treat for being one of the few true OT7’s, it was great to see your authentic reactions.

Just listened to V's tiny desk and it is WONDERFUL I loved it. Will listen to again and again. Thank you V for this BEAUTIFUL music. Thsnks guys for this video.

This tiny desk performance is stunning!!!!!! It’s so beautiful it had me in my feels. V, the backup singers, the band I love it all! 😍💜💜💜

🎉👏🏻💜🙌🏻🫶🏻 Great job! Leave it to the NOLA Boys to fully understand and appreciate Tae’s K-Jazz masterpiece. This was the best TINY DESK I’ve ever seen or heard because it was all about V’s love of music and musicians. You could tell he was full of joy just getting to collaborate with that exquisite collection of singers and instrumentalists. Just an incredible experience. 📢🟣💬‼️ We need to make sure JOHN LEGEND hears Tae’s album AND this Tiny Desk and get his reaction. V would LOVE to hear from his idol.💜💜💜

this Tiny Desk was just phenomenal. V was in his element and it came out soooooo well. the band & singers are great also. it all just came together just right. V needs to do an official jazz concert in a club. Id so be there

What you mentioned about Tae choosing his band and singers for his performance speaks SO much of his love and respect for music and its roots. Other musicians would've done amazing--such as IU's band on IU's palette, and Tae loved them so much too. But for him to specifically fly this group of beautiful musicians for his performances (the singers were also on his other music shows) sends such a strong message. After the flak he got for "seemingly" mouthing or singing an offensive word, he silently proved people wrong with nary a word. His heart and intentions spoke thru his vision and artistry. He said on Insta that this is what he'd been dreaming of for a long time. This is the music that inspires him, we have black people to thank for it, and he wanted to share that to everyone. It's the young Taehyung in American Hustle Life coming full circle after maturing so much--giving credence to his teachers, especially Miss Iris Stevenson with the gospel-inspired infusions of Love Me Again. (I LOLed at you asking which church he recruited from). Oh I am so so proud of him. I will admit that the album on its own was produced to be more radio-friendly, pop song style. But when it was announced that he would be on Tiny Desk Korea, this was the EXACT performance that I imagined, but it still blew me out of the water and gave me goosebumps. I wish he'd lean into this more to be honest--it suits him so much and I want to hear him freely singing his heart out, adlibbing while jiving with the music. The band was FIRE. Gosh, I would love to sit and hang and just listen to them going on for HOURS. I knew when the album dropped that there was a lot of instrumentals to play with and arrange to your heart's content. Whilst sad there was quite too little of Tae singing, man did those beautiful instrumentals made me so happy. He really has a way of using his light to make people around him shine too. That's Tae for you!

For some people, his album is boring. But it's a masterpiece. You won't find any kpop idol like him. His songs are so different from normal kpop songs. I want another album from him.

He is the real deal….an amazing vocalist. I hope Mr Bang is watching everything he is doing! FYI….this was filmed before the album came out, so it was his first time singing the songs live…and he does a key change in For Us!

As 80’s Music fan, Saxophone was my jam so when I saw the sax player I was excited . Of course V’s vocal was outstanding, 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

K-Pop? Seriously? BTS is opening so many new roads I stopped counting them. And if this wouldn't have been enough, V is going completely "off-track"! AND I LOVE IIIITTTTT 🥰

Was an amazing jazz session with Taehyung and his magnificent band. Taehyung let all the musicians and singers who accompany him shine. One of the woman ( Truly I think) explain in his IG that works with Taehyung was one the most beautiful experience in her life. I love this album and For us is my favorite song. I love you reaction, greetings from Spain 💜💜

This was a love of jazz and gospel sparked years ago by that wonderful lady in Hustle Life. She heard this voice in young Tae and made sure he realized he had a soulful voice inside. 🫠

This performance is a work of art. True musicianship here. He is so good live. I think this performance is a presentation of his vision. The jazz elements the interaction with the bad and ahhhh his live vocals are something else.

Kim Taehyung is a genius and so well suited for this jazz R&B pop fusion sound💜 I hope we can look forward to years of his amazing music🌸 he gave an interview where he said he was interested in returning to acting also so fingers crossed. He’ll always make this beautiful music.

this made me so emotional! seeing his post on ig as well about how this was a dream of his, made me so so proud of him, that he was able to jam like this to a song that sounds this way that is so GOOD that is his own😭 his voice has never sounded so strong and healthy, and he's clearly just having the time of his life. this tiny desk performance is for sure my new comfort video, and I absolutely adore the respect he gave to the band and backup singers too. idk if you've seen his episode on IU's show, but you'll see the same there too, tae just loves music and respects musicians so much

O...M...G!!! I Looooove the Tiny Desk performance of these amazing songs!!!! V's soulful vocals and the backup singers are phenomenal. Jacob playing the saxophone and flute was gave that jazz that V loves so much. Brett on the keyboard was doing his thing. Overall, the band and backup dancers really contributed to bringing V's song to a whole new level for me 💜

This album is so good. Deserves an awards!

This was awesome! I loved the whole vibe. So intimate! Musicians, singers were awesome! He is so smooth! The sax was awesome. Very sexy! Tae really got into it! This was the best!

Tae's voice is so velvety smooth and rich, it really shines in songs like this. Tae always sounds even more phenomenal live then on the studio versions when for most others it's the opposite. I am so very happy Tae is letting his R&B/Jazz/Soul side show. He also said he is working on songs that are different from LayoVer and I can't wait to hear them. Tae is a phenomenal singer, dancer, artist, performer, etc and I am so happy he is getting the opportunity to really spread his creative wings. His voice and performance captured me from day 1 and he keeps taking it to the next level. Also I love Tae with a live band both on this and on IU's Palette, a terrific band really showcases Tae's vocals and gives an intimate lounge/Jazz club feel. I can't wait for the day Tae does a tour with his solo songs. Also your comment about the backup singers sounding like they were from a church was so on point. There were also times where Tae's way of singing also reminded me of a church choir. I can't praise this performance and Tae's vocals enough. Bravo Tae!

Beautiful, soulful and humble Tae, letting all the other artists involve shine and the music "breathe" (I know that's not really the correct term). Sultry, late night music; Nico, I agree with you, there just isn't enough of this type of music around. Your reactions were wonderful and heartfelt as always. Borahae 💜

My heart was so JOYFUL during Love Me Again and Slow Dancing. Then For Us hit me HARD and I sobbed. HOW DOES HE DO THAT??!!??! His VOICE like damnnnn....... And the band is phenomenal - this is how you know he genuinely LOVES MUSIC.

Taehyung multi talented his voice is fabulous he deserves the world

V out did himself It’s glorious pieces of music put in a time capsule for all times! Love, love, love it! Best ever!

LayoVer is a classic. Tae is a genius to come up with songs that will stand the test of time.

My ears just melt and I go into instant calmness when I hear V's new album but my body goes into instant peace and tranquility when I watch him performing live. There is just not enough words to describe what an amazing voice he has or his ability to perform.💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

Taehyung is what we needed and we didn’t know it. I am in awe when I hear him sing. This performance is a classic - congratulations to Tae and the band and thank you all for this magical gift of music

Thank you Taehyung for your gift. This is truly an album that shows how good of an artist you are - singer, dancer and actor. This album shows your love for your craft and for us ARMY. Love you again.again.again! 💜❤️💜❤️💜❤️💜

Thanks guys for the reaction. V is a complete artist every time amazes me with his talent. He is a hidden gem 💎 and choosing Jazz vibes made me remember when I went to Jazz Fest in Puerto Rico every Sunday 🤍🫶🇵🇷 Proud of our 🐻💜

Taehyung with this band was amazing these songs are pure heart he has the tendency to take you to another world ❤❤❤❤ so much respect for this young man 💜💜💜💜

Tae in Tiny Desk is literally magic. He ate the CD that day and sang so perfectly. Tae's talent never ceases to amaze me every time he performs. The live band and singers added so much swag to the performance. I am loving this era for Tae and that it is totally his style. If you look at the way Tae sings, it is so effortless for him to hit the notes. It might be weird to some but I like to look at his mouth and throat when he sings, especially in a relaxed setting like Tiny Desk, plus he's beautiful so why not stare at him lol. HYBE give us the live versions!!!!!

V really made an album focused on music. I hope people realize how out of the box this is for an idol. None of the songs on Layover is typical kpop nor are they songs that are easily marketable to the Korean market. This is V, stripping everything down and putting music out there that he actually wants. It’s beautiful, it’s brave and it’s so admirable.

Wow..... the sax really amps this song up to another level. This is a crisp lovely version of this song. ("Love Me Again") This is virtually an instant classic. I will be listening to this song for years to come. V is, as they say, an "Old Soul" and this song is proof of that. Great reaction. Take care.

Love, love, love! Tae’s completely in his element and enjoying every moment of his performance. The band and back up singers…wow! The arrangement was spot on! Tae and crew sound like we’re dipped twice in a full barrel of soul! I’m with you Nico, I’ve missed this genre of music. I’m so grateful that Tae had the courage to step far away from the beast (kpop/pop, rap) that made BTS for his solo journey and give us this incredible gift. Thank you WhatchaGot2say crew for your great content and keeping us entertained.

Look how happy V is !!!!!!

Its a great album delivered in Taehyung’s unique smooth style. Love it

I have watched this performance so many times now. It just suits Tae perfectly, I really feel like he is in his element with this style of music 😊 such different and beautiful versions of these songs.

Expected no less from a BTS member. They have always shined not just with top notch performances but with their musicality that stands above many - evocative, sincere, full of resonance. I’m so glad V opted to show this side of him. It’s really inaccurate to say BTS is in kpop. I feel like they’re already beyond kpop. I can’t wait to hear his next album which he described as different from layo(v)er. We gonna unlock yet another side of V.

I love the way he let the musicians display their talents. It did not take away from his performance but elevated it💜

Woooow I didn't see the actual Tiny Desk so I 'm seeing it for the first time with you guys and boy I have to say I really enjoyed the experience with y'all, V's love for jazz and his talent is through the roof 🤗🤗 I really loved this so much, thanks guys, you are definately real ones👍🥰🥰🥰🥰💜💜💜💜

First of all, this is another example of a BTS member completely blowing my expectations out of the water! I knew that I was going to love every second of this performance and I knew that the live band was going to sound beautiful meshed with Tae's voice! I was not prepared however, to ascend to third heaven and feel as weightless as a feather and have my whole world rocked by the ecstatic synergy that was being displayed! Second of all, I loooooove seeing Tae in his element, happy, and grooving - no joke, that alone had tears brimming my eyes! Lastly, I'm no music expert but the way I will lose my marbles over a satisfying instrumental rearrangement in a song makes me think I should become one!...and Tae's voice along with his beautifully talented background singers....wow, I'm seriously in awe. I've been waiting for this performance since it was announced and he, once again, did not disappoint (he never will)! My favorite male singer for a reason!!!

Ooohhh the arrangements!!! The arrangements sent me. I appreciate the intentional efforts and choices for this tiny desk performance. And y’all silk on chocolate, chef’s kiss. Y’all understood the assignment. It’s Saturday, I waited till I cleaned my house and cooked. I’m back in bed, using my best ear buds for this. Loving every second. Edit: I’m wiggling in bed can’t stop myself 🤣😂🤣😂 Edit: For us gave me goosebumps from head to toe L💜

I love this tiny desk performance so much. His songs are made for live performances like these and it’s obvious he was in his element and having so much fun. I’m really happy he chose to make music he loves and these songs truly show off his vocals and music preference. I think it’s absolute wonderful and sweet of him to make sure each band member and back up singer gets their time to shine and the focus is on the band as much as him. It just shows how much he loves and appreciate music and the people who make it. He is truly an outstanding singer and above all, a music lover. I love your reactions btw 🫶

I love this Tiny Desk Concert. I just wanted MORE! In Slow Dancing, I was waiting for V to sing again after the jamming session. He is at his best in a format like this. ❤

His album is just like medicine for the aching heart. He sings live just as good as the recording and he brings out something new and beautiful, yet somehow familiar. I am so happy with his album and I have been listening to it from start to finish several times a day 💜

Incredible presentation,V has a privileged voice, and here he has shown how versatile and impressive his range can be, a magnificent performance by TAE and his band👏👏🫰

This was utterly an eargasm-wish he'd done the whole album...OMG his voice-and the band slayed!!!

V’s so in love with this SOLO!!! He’s been waiting for this moment for 10 yrs!!

Tae es tan talentoso y especial se merece todo el apoyo y amor del mundo 💜

TAEHYUNG cada día sorprende más el es un verdadero Artista su voz en directo es una Locura amo este Álbum estoy ansiosa esperando que me llegue WOW TAEHYUNG ers Genial Gracias a todas las personas que Apoyan a nuestro HERMOSO REY Gracias por su reacción y sus co.entarios TAEHYUNG es mi BIAS y lo ADORO

V's songs connect people.

I seldomly leave comments because I never know what to say but oh my this whole performance AND your reactions is everything I could hope for. V’s sultry soulful voice, Jacob’s expert solos on the soprano/tenor sax (and of course all the other musicians), your comments (sometimes just outright hilarious 😆 - i.e. Jacob needs a haircut, and wow the numbers 23/24 hit me hard) sprinkled throughout is truly what made it an exquisite experience. THANK YOU for reacting to this!

I am so in love with this album and this performance is absolutely stunning..thank you so much for supporting him.. he is such a great artist, genius and always try to do his best to please his fans..

WHY DID WE HAVE TO WAIT SO LONG.....HIS MUSIC IS TIMELESS IN ITS BEAUTY

I can boldly say that it was the best performance of tiny desk. I just enjoyed watching and listening and I felt good. It was great, great. I don't know what it really feels like that his voice and movements and his choice of songs give me soul

I love his album. And the tiny desk concert was the best ever V voice its the right spot. ❤

V is amazing!!!! I love everything, his voice, the songs, his band, his background singers...I've got chills over and over again. V is in his element and he's got me floating💜💜💜

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 V is on fire with this band and back up singers

His voice……my heart just melts when he sings ALL the songs from “Layover.” The musicians and singers were excellent. I believe the slim gold instrument is a tenor sax.

Tae was so resourceful. How did he gather all those fine musicians?

OMG V 😍 I love His Album and his blue Velvetvoice gives me Goosbumps every time . He is my Musikalien . 💜❤‍🔥

As I said to someone else, I already loved Layover. V; slow, smooth, Korean R&B with a dash of Jazz; and a sad, mellow , and reflective groove - all that had me locked in. I also loved that despite the sadness of the album, I still am left with hope because this is a layover and isn’t the final destination. In any case, I watched V’s Tiny Desk Korea yesterday and again today with WhatchaGot2Say. So many of your reactions were similar to mine. V and his ensemble took me to another level of love for this album. The collection of sounds, movements, artists, instruments, and V’s hints of improvisation (another sign of his growth) were so good. Also, I loved that he chose to work with a number of Black musicians for this performance. This helped me feel that he is honoring the origins of the music he loves, R&B and Jazz, and also the people who created it. So often, the love (and use) of Black music is divorced from a love and respect of Black people. The collection of musicians in this performance made Layover feel like even MORE than it had already. It felt so good. I really look forward to enjoying this particular performance for a long-@$$ time. Thanks, V. Thanks to the background singers. Thanks to the band. Thanks, WhatchaGot2Say for your reaction. #Layover #Slayover #R&B #Jazz

Album of the Year 💜🙌🏾 I wish he could tour with this band

One of the best tiny desk concerts ever. Beautiful music. Vs voice at his best. I knew he would mature into a Dean Martin. So proud of him.