The touching official video of BTS V (Kim Taehyung) and Bing Crosby’s animated duet for White Christmas has left fans around the world emotional.

Released on December 6 through Bing Crosby’s official YouTube channel, the music video celebrates V’s beloved dog, Yeontan, in a way that deeply resonated with ARMYs everywhere.

V’s love for Yeontan has always been special. From gracing the cover of his first solo album Layover to being listed as his official pet on Korean portal sites, Yeontan has remained a huge part of V’s life. Even on Weverse, V kept Yeontan as his profile picture, showing just how much his furry friend meant to him.

Known as "the most famous dog in the world", Yeontan has been featured in global media outlets like CBS’s Entertainment Tonight and the BBC. Fans even dubbed him BTS's “8th member”.

In the White Christmas MV, hailed as a "collaboration of the century", Bing Crosby takes on the role of Santa Claus, delivering presents on a sleigh accompanied by Yeontan.

The most emotional moment comes at the end, where Yeontan transforms into a bright star shining in the night sky, symbolizing eternal love and remembrance.

This heartfelt scene took on an even deeper meaning following V’s announcement that Yeontan had passed away after battling health issues.

On December 2, V broke the heartbreaking news to fans on Instagram, writing: "Recently, Yeontan took a long journey to the Dog Star. I thought a lot about how to share this, but I felt it was right to let ARMY, who have shown him so much love, know."

He added, "Please think of Yeontan from time to time so that he can be happy among the stars. I hope you have a warm holiday season where you tell your loved ones how much you love them."

The news devastated fans worldwide, who shared their condolences and memories of Yeontan, a dog who brought so much joy to V and ARMYs alike.

Luis Pretzel, the illustrator behind the music video, also shared his thoughts on the project. He revealed, "During the production, we learned the sad news of Yeontan’s passing. We wanted to honor him in the final scene by portraying him as a star in the sky. Despite the sorrow, I’m proud of the team’s effort and the beautiful tribute we created."

Though Yeontan is no longer here, his memory continues to shine brightly. Immortalized as a star in the White Christmas MV, Yeontan will forever hold a special place in the hearts of V, BTS, and ARMYs around the world.

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ChoA, former member of the girl group Crayon Pop, has bravely shared her ongoing battle with cervical cancer and her emotional journey.

On January 28, ChoA posted a heartfelt update on her social media, explaining her struggles. "I usually laugh, talk, and live my life as usual, but there are moments when I suddenly face a reality that isn’t like before, and it gets tough," she shared.

She went on to say, "Recently, something difficult happened, and in the past, I would have had a drink with my husband to shake it off. I really miss being able to do that."

ChoA admitted that she still can’t fully believe her diagnosis. "When I face the reality I’ve been avoiding, my heart that I’ve built up breaks down," she said. "But the life I’m living now, which I’m still enjoying, is something that someone else might be wishing for. I try to gather my thoughts again with gratitude."

She also expressed hope for the future, saying, "Lately, I dream of a day five years from now when I’ll be declared cancer-free and be able to have a drink with my husband after putting the kids to bed, after all the struggles. It’s been almost two years, so I believe the day I get that clean bill of health will come soon."

ChoA married a businessman in 2021, six years older than her. In October 2023, she revealed her cervical cancer diagnosis, sharing that she had been diagnosed during a routine check-up in her first year of marriage.

Despite everything, ChoA remains hopeful, noting that the cancer was smaller than expected during surgery, and she was able to preserve her fertility—a step closer to her dream of becoming a mother.

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