V Nails ‘Slow Dancing’ Performance for ‘The First Take’: Watch

V has started performing tracks from his debut solo album Layover, and he put his live vocals to the test for the Monday installment (Sept. 18) of Japanese YouTube series The First Take.

The BTS vocalist appeared on set in a cream-colored pullover sweater and blue jeans. Before launching into the track, V tells the camera crew in Japanese, “I’m ready. Let’s go.”

“It’s about time we get it straight/ Gimme a minute if it ain’t too late/ It sounds about right/ This can’t be forced, babe/ Hurts too much already/ Stay with me ’til the end of the day,” V sings before launching into the track’s catchy chorus. “Maybe we/ Could be/ Slow dancing/ Until the morning/ We could be romancing/ The night away.”

V concluded the performance with a hushed “thank you” in Japanese to those watching from behind the screen, before stepping away from the mic.

The new “Slow Dancing” live performance comes after the BTS member recently performed tracks from Layover for NPR’s Tiny Desk Korea, as well as “Blue” for Naver’s NPOP music program.

Layover arrived Sept. 8. In addition to “Slow Dancing,” “For Us,” “Blue,” “Love Me Again” and “Rainy Days” also appear on the LP. This week’s Billboard Global 200 chart sees “Slow Dancing” at No. 4, which marks V’s first solo top 10 track. “Love Me Again” and “Rainy Days” peaked on the global tally at Nos. 12 and 16, respectively. Layover, meanwhile, debuts at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart behind Olivia Rodrigo’s Guts.

Watch V’s performance of “Slow Dancing” in the video above.