BTS' V's 'FRI(END)S' Featured in The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 — Fans Call It a Perfect Fit

BTS' V, also known as Kim Taehyung, continues to make waves on the global stage. His soulful solo track ‘FRI(END)S’ was recently featured in Season 3 of the popular Amazon Prime Video teen drama The Summer I Turned Pretty — and fans say the placement is “absolutely perfect.”

🎶 ‘FRI(END)S’ Plays in Emotional Scene in Season 3, Episode 1

Season 3 of The Summer I Turned Pretty premiered on July 16, and within moments of the first episode airing, ARMY (BTS fans) quickly recognized the familiar melody of V’s hit R&B single. The song underscores a heartfelt scene between characters Steven (Sean Kaufman) and Taylor (Rain Spencer), who finally transition from friendship to romance — a theme that aligns closely with the emotional message of ‘FRI(END)S’.

❤️ Why the Song Was a Perfect Match

The R&B track explores the emotional complexity of a relationship on the edge — wavering between platonic affection and romantic desire. This perfectly mirrors the arc of Steven and Taylor, who have dealt with miscommunication and emotional tension over multiple seasons.

"This scene with 'FRI(END)S' by V as background music — it’s like they were made for each other. The perfect match," wrote one fan on X (formerly Twitter).

🌍 Global Recognition for V and K-pop

The inclusion of V’s song in a mainstream American series is yet another sign of K-pop’s global influence, and particularly the continued dominance of BTS as international icons. Fans worldwide were thrilled by the song’s appearance in the series, praising both the emotional resonance and the seamless integration into the story.

However, several fans pointed out that HYBE LABELS, BTS’ parent company, had not acknowledged the milestone publicly.

“This is not an everyday occurrence. Why didn’t HYBE hype this up?” one fan asked.

Still, the ARMY fandom rallied in support, promising to amplify the moment and celebrate it across platforms.

"Thank goodness he has such a loyal and passionate fanbase. Let’s promote this achievement ourselves!" another fan shared on social media.

📈 About ‘FRI(END)S’ by BTS’ V

🎧 Genre: R&B / Pop Soul

🎙️ Artist: Kim Taehyung (V of BTS)

📅 Release: March 2024

💬 Theme: Exploring the fragile line between friendship and romance

🌍 Chart Impact: Topped iTunes charts in over 90 countries on release

🎬 About The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3

📺 Streaming on: Amazon Prime Video

🗓️ Season 3 Release Date: July 16, 2025

🎥 Genre: Teen Romance / Coming-of-Age

👫 Main Cast: Lola Tung, Christopher Briney, Gavin Casalegno, Sean Kaufman, Rain Spencer

🎵 Soundtrack Style: Emotional indie-pop, modern R&B, and global hits

The show is known for its carefully curated soundtrack that enhances emotional storytelling — and V’s ‘FRI(END)S’ is yet another standout addition.