BTS's V has just earned another impressive achievement as his version of "White Christmas," a collaboration with the legendary Bing Crosby, was named one of Billboard's 25 Best New Christmas Songs of 2024!

Billboard’s highly anticipated list features the best new holiday tunes of the year, offering fresh takes on classic Christmas carols. This year’s collection includes a variety of genres, from pop and R&B to K-pop, jazz, and rock, showing the incredible diversity of talent bringing new life to the holiday season.

While many of the songs on the list come from long-time favorites like Mariah Carey and Michael Bublé, Billboard highlighted how artists across the music world put their unique twist on holiday classics.

In explaining why V’s "White Christmas" made the cut, Billboard said, “Thanks to cutting-edge audio separation technology, the voice of Bing Crosby, a holiday legend, is paired with one of today's brightest stars, V. The combination creates a flawless mix of two generations, making this version of ‘White Christmas’ a perfect holiday treat.”

V’s "White Christmas" isn’t the only standout on the list. Other notable tracks include Lady Gaga's "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town," Ed Sheeran's "Under the Tree," and Kelly Clarkson's "You for Christmas." These songs, along with V's holiday classic, have quickly become some of the best new songs to enjoy this season.

This recognition adds to the growing list of seasonal hits from V. His 2021 release "Christmas Tree" from the drama "Our Beloved Summer" was also included in Billboard’s “25 Best Christmas Songs of the 21st Century,” solidifying his status as a holiday music favorite.

And the holiday magic doesn’t stop there! Last month, V’s collaboration "Winter Ahead" with Park Hyo Shin was also named one of Billboard's 27 Best Winter Songs for This Season, with the magazine praising its fresh and timeless appeal.

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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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