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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Hyun Bin is finally addressing the long-standing "ddongcha" (poop car) theory surrounding his character from My Name is Kim Sam-soon—and he's not holding back!

In an interview on the 19th with Star News, the beloved actor confessed, "I was wrong," responding to the reevaluation of his iconic role as Hyun Jin-heon from the 2005 hit drama. The "ddongcha" theory has been a subject of online debate for years, with many viewers critiquing Hyun Jin-heon’s character as overly arrogant and entitled.

Hyun Bin, who first rose to fame in My Name is Kim Sam-soon, took the time to reflect on the character that made him a household name. He shared, “I was just following the script; there were no personal opinions added to the character of Hyun Jin-heon. At that time, I knew Hyun Jin-heon was portrayed as a ‘bad boy,’ and the way it was expressed was different from today’s standards.”

With My Name is Kim Sam-soon now being re-released as part of Wavve's "New Classic" project, fans are revisiting the 2005 drama, and the character of Hyun Jin-heon is under fresh scrutiny. Director Kim Yun-cheol even admitted that the "prince on a white horse" and "bad boy" tropes that once worked in 2005 don’t quite match today's sensibilities, leading to edits in the 2024 version.

Hyun Bin humbly acknowledged his gratitude for his successful career and hit works, saying, "It’s wonderful and I am grateful to have so many hit works. I’ve been fortunate to work with amazing writers, directors, and actors. Thanks to them, I’ve received a lot of attention and love." He also shared a sense of humility, noting, “But I never know when that luck will come again."

Despite the dramatic shift in perspective on his character, Hyun Bin’s charm and dedication remain strong. Fans are eager to see him in his upcoming film Harbin (directed by Woo Min-ho), set to be released on the 24th.

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