BTS’s V is once again breaking records, and this time he’s earned the title of "Winter Boy" after making history on the Billboard Holiday Hot 100!

For the December 21 issue, V became the first Korean artist to have three songs chart on the Holiday Hot 100. His holiday songs have captured hearts everywhere, with "White Christmas" (featuring V of BTS) alongside Bing Crosby, "Christmas Tree," and his duet with Park Hyo Shin, "Winter Ahead (with PARK HYO SHIN)." With this feat, V is the only K-pop artist to achieve such a milestone on the Holiday Hot 100. Not only that, but all three songs debuted at number one on the Holiday Digital Song Sales chart, making V the first Korean artist to hold three number-one songs on this chart.

V’s winter tracks have been praised as some of the best seasonal songs ever. Billboard picked "Winter Ahead (with PARK HYO SHIN)" as one of The 27 Best Winter Songs for the Season, calling it a song that perfectly captures the "first day of the cold season." The article went on to praise the "fresh snowflakes" harmony between V and Park Hyo Shin, noting that the song’s charm will last well beyond Christmas.

"Christmas Tree" has also earned recognition, landing on Billboard’s list of The 25 Best Christmas Songs of the 21st Century (So Far). The publication highlighted the beautiful lyrics, saying the line "Your light's the only thing that keeps the cold out / Moon in the summer night / Whispering of the stars / They're singing like Christmas trees for us" was one of the best moments in the song.

To top it all off, V’s "Winter Ahead (with PARK HYO SHIN)" and "White Christmas (with V of BTS)" both made it to the Hot 100 chart this winter, with "Winter Ahead" at 99th and "White Christmas" at 93rd. This solidifies V’s status as the "Winter Boy" of the 21st century! He has been gifting fans with amazing winter tracks year after year, including songs like "Snow Flower (feat. Peakboy)" and "wherever u r (ft. V of BTS)." V’s seasonal music truly has a magical touch that fans can’t get enough of!

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THE BOYZ's Juyeon has shared some surprising insights into his unexpected passion for reading, leaving fans in awe of his thoughtful and reflective nature!

In a recent interview for YES24's reading campaign Read With Me, Juyeon opened up about his love for books and how reading plays an important role in his life. He was the third participant in the campaign, and his list of “life-changing books” has certainly sparked interest among fans.

Juyeon shared that he doesn't read to relax but rather to grow and improve himself. He explained, “I don’t read books for comfort or relaxation, but rather to use them as a source of energy to better myself.” His dedication to self-improvement was clear as he mentioned, “When I read, I often pause to reflect on certain passages. Sometimes, I even make notes on my phone about what I've read.”

Fans were especially surprised when Juyeon revealed some of his notes, showcasing his deep thoughts and introspection. And in a sweet and unexpected moment, he shared that he doesn't cry easily but admitted that Slam Dunk made him tear up! “Even though I’m not someone who cries easily, Slam Dunk really touches my heart," he said.

Juyeon also recommended books that helped him through difficult times, like The Star of Dog Food by Hwang Sok Young, which he’s read over five times. He explained, “This book gave me strength when I was struggling in my life, and I still remember many of its passages.” He also praised Creative Acts by Rick Rubin, saying, “If you’re an artist, this is definitely a must-read.”

In addition to these life-changing books, Juyeon shared his love for a variety of genres, from Hermann Hesse’s Demian to Françoise Sagan’s Life is Too Slow, and Hope is Too Violent, proving his diverse reading tastes.

When asked which book would represent his life, Juyeon picked a “coming-of-age novel” and joked, “I have so many stories to tell that even Toji wouldn’t be enough. If I wrote a 600-page novel, I’d probably be around page 100 right now!”

Juyeon’s thoughtful nature and passion for reading have left fans even more captivated by the multi-talented idol.

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