BTS member V (Kim Taehyung) has given fans the perfect gift for the holiday season! His latest winter songs, Winter Ahead (with PARK HYO SHIN) and White Christmas (with V of BTS), are making waves on music charts worldwide.

On December 6, V’s stunning collaboration with the legendary Bing Crosby on White Christmas topped the iTunes "Top Songs" chart in 43 countries, including France, Japan, Finland, and Brazil, as of December 7.

This track reimagines Crosby’s iconic 1942 holiday classic, blending V’s unique voice with the timeless melody. Fans had been buzzing with excitement even before its release, and the song has quickly become a holiday favorite.

Meanwhile, V’s digital single Winter Ahead, a heartfelt duet with Park Hyo Shin released on November 29, has been climbing global music charts.

It debuted at No. 86 on the UK Official Singles Chart and secured the No. 1 and No. 2 spots on the UK "Single Downloads" and "Single Sales" charts, proving its immense popularity.

On Spotify, Winter Ahead continued its success, debuting at No. 29 on the "Weekly Top Songs Global" chart for November 29 to December 5. This marked the highest debut among new songs on the chart for the week.

Adding to the excitement, V’s beloved track Love Me Again from his solo album Layover made a comeback on the same chart, ranking No. 112 and maintaining its impressive 69-week streak.

V has become known for his heartwarming winter tracks. From Snow Flower (feat. Peakboy) to Christmas Tree, he always delivers songs that capture the magic of the season.

This year, V delighted fans with two unforgettable collaborations, pairing his soulful vocals with legendary artists Bing Crosby and Park Hyo Shin.

ARMYs everywhere are falling in love with V's jazzy, warm voice as he continues to spread holiday cheer through these beautiful songs.

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IU recently revealed that she watched her own concert film in a public theater, but shockingly, no one recognized her—even when she dropped a hint!

On February 27, a new video featuring IU was released, showing her inside a car on her way to Daejeon.

She excitedly shared, “This is a surprise stage greeting for UAENA! I picked this location through a ladder game when I did stage greetings.”

Previously, IU had let fate decide which city she would visit after her stage greetings. She happily said, “There are UAENAs everywhere I go. Wherever I go, it's a flowery path.” The game ultimately led her to Daejeon.

IU originally hoped to explore the city, saying, “I wanted to visit Daejeon's pride, Sung Sim Dang, and walk around, but my team said it wouldn’t be possible. The lines are too long, and it’s freezing outside.” She sighed, adding, “So, things turned out this way.”

Dressed up for the occasion, IU smiled, saying, “I don’t get to meet UAENAs in Daejeon often, so I wanted to make a surprise appearance looking my best.”

She also joked about enjoying surprise events, adding, “As long as Hanteo oppa drives me safely, I’m happy.”

But what really caught fans' attention was IU’s unexpected confession—she had secretly watched her concert film in a theater, but no one noticed her! “No one recognized me at all. There weren’t that many people, and it was a weekday… but still! I even gave a hint!” she said, sounding both amused and surprised.

Later, when IU finally appeared at the theater, her fans were overwhelmed with emotion. Some even burst into tears, prompting her to gently say, “You really didn’t expect me to come, right?”

After wrapping up her stage greeting, IU laughed at herself, saying, “Wait, did I just do a 40-minute one-woman show? I must have talked so much.”

On her way back to Seoul, IU reflected on the day, sharing, “It was so cold today. I shook hands with all the UAENAs. My hands are usually cold, and since the weather was freezing, I think I made a lot of people’s hands cold, too. But after touching so many warm hands, mine became warm, too. I still haven’t washed them.”

Her love for her fans truly knows no bounds!

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