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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TV personality and writer Yoo Byung Jae, shocked fans with heartbreaking news about a massive debt scam he fell victim to.

In a recent video shared on his YouTube channel, Yoo revealed that he had lent a whopping 700 million KRW to acquaintances—only to find himself unable to recover the money.

On December 27th, Yoo opened up about the painful experience, stating, "Today, I will help you get the money you’ve lost," but quickly added, "To be honest, I’m not someone who deserves to make this content today." He continued, saying, "I will be sharing for the first time the money I lent and haven't received back."

His close friend and CEO of his agency, Yoo Gyu Seon, expressed concern over his decision to speak publicly, asking, "Is it okay to say this?"

Yoo Byung Jae explained that the total debt had grown to 700 million KRW after his older brother, Yoo Gyu Seon, became involved. Originally, it was a little over 600 million KRW, but with his brother’s involvement, it reached the full 700 million KRW.

Yoo Byung Jae added, "The heartbreaking part is that almost all the people who borrowed this 700 million KRW from me don’t even know how much they owe me". His candid words left viewers in shock and disbelief.

He clarified the gravity of the situation, saying, "I’m not laughing right now. This is not something to laugh about."

In other news, Yoo Byung Jae recently confirmed his relationship with 9-year-younger influencer Lee Yoo Jeong, who had previously gained attention for her appearance on the reality show Love Catcher 4. This new revelation adds an unexpected twist to his already eventful year.

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