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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Lee Kyung Gyu's star-making influence goes beyond Kang Ho Dong, as Hong Jin Kyung shares how he helped her kickstart her career.

On the April 24 episode of KBS 2TV’s Problem Child in House, legendary comedian Lee Kyung Gyu appeared as a guest—and a touching story from the past was revealed.

Hong Jin Kyung surprised everyone when she said, “He’s the teacher for all of us. Personally, he’s the one who helped me debut.” She even pinned a carnation flower on his chest to show her gratitude.

Lee Kyung Gyu smiled and said, “I still remember when Hong Jin Kyung walked up the stairs onto the stage for the first time.”

Hong Jin Kyung then shared her journey to becoming a star. “I joined a supermodel contest, but only the top 3 winners were noticed in broadcasting. I got a special prize, so I had no chance to be on TV."

She continued, "At first, I was just a backup for a show. But somehow, I became a regular the next week. I never knew why."

She added, "I thought the PD gave me a shot. But then one day, I randomly met Kyung Gyu sunbae, and he told me it was actually him who recommended me.”

Kim Sook asked with a smile, “So Kyung Gyu sunbae said nice things about you to the PD?”

Lee Kyung Gyu playfully replied, “Don’t say it in such a childish way,” making everyone laugh.

He then explained more seriously, “The show was Scoop TV Entertainment, and I was pretty much the main MC. When Jin Kyung showed up, I saw her determination and passion."

He added, "While others didn’t seem serious, she really stood out. I told the PD, ‘She seems unique. Why not keep her on the show?’”

Kim Jong Kook chimed in, “So if the main MC said that, doesn’t that mean you basically got her in?”

That made Lee Kyung Gyu happy. He grinned and replied, “Exactly! You speak well. Be like him!”

He added, “After that, Jin Kyung’s career took off. She started doing shows with Lee Young Ja and just kept going.”

Fans are now calling Lee Kyung Gyu not only a top MC, but also a quiet star-maker behind the scenes!

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