Jacob Scesney - who has collaborated with international artists such as Maroon 5, Jonas Brothers or John Legend - shared his feelings when watching the video of V playing the saxophone. According to Jacob Scesney, male singer V of BTS "played very well" and impressed with his musical instrument handling even without prior preparation.
Jacob Scesney said that the saxophone V used in the performance was not easy to control, requiring the player to have good breath control and jaw force. However, V still performed quite naturally and stably. In particular, before playing, V politely asked for permission, showing respect for colleagues and instruments.
The performance mentioned above took place in the Tiny Desk Korea program in September 2023, when V participated in promoting the solo album Layover. According to Jacob Scesney's sharing, this was completely an impromptu moment: V suddenly took the saxophone and started playing, while the band immediately joined in, creating a natural performance.
Although it only lasted for a short time, the performance was quickly widely shared by fans and continued to spread after a long time. Many opinions believe that this is proof of V's musical sensitivity and versatility, not just stopping at the role of a singer.
It is known that V used to learn saxophone from high school, which partly explains his ability to master musical instruments. Although he does not often perform saxophone on stage, this platform gives V of BTS an additional advantage in perceiving and expressing music.
In the context that K-pop artists are increasingly focusing on the multi-talented performance element, such impromptu moments contribute to consolidating the image of a comprehensive artist. For V, this is not only a short performance but also a mark showing the flexibility and depth in his musical journey.
