BTS's V has teamed up with legendary singer Bing Crosby for a stunning new version of "White Christmas," and fans all over the world are falling in love with the magical duet. The track has become a huge hit on global charts, and even international media can’t stop talking about it!
On December 20, the American magazine Forbes praised V’s star power with an article titled, “Bing Crosby Hits the Top 10 on Multiple Charts Thanks to One of K-Pop’s Biggest Stars, V.” Forbes highlighted how V helped turn the revamped holiday classic into one of the season’s most talked-about songs.
The duet, featured in V’s album Winter Ahead, was released on November 29 and quickly climbed the charts, even making it onto Billboard’s Hot 100. What makes this achievement even more amazing is that it was done without any official promotions in the U.S.
"White Christmas" reached #1 on both the Digital Song Sales and Holiday Digital Song Sales charts on Billboard. This also made V the first K-pop artist to score two consecutive #1 hits on the Holiday Digital Song Sales chart, showing his massive digital impact.
Over in the UK, V made waves too. His song Winter Ahead debuted at #1 on the UK Official Singles Sales and Singles Download charts, while "White Christmas" followed closely at #2.
Critics and fans alike are praising the blend of V’s smooth vocals with Bing Crosby’s timeless voice. Billboard even named the duet one of the “25 Best New Christmas Songs of 2024,” calling it a perfect mix of past and present. They wrote, “This version breathes new life into a classic, seamlessly blending voices across generations.”
Another music outlet, Consequence of Sound, described the duet as “a warm harmony that feels like the perfect holiday gift.”
Adding to the excitement, Harry Crosby, Bing Crosby’s son, shared a heartfelt video message to V on December 21. On his father’s official social media, he said, “I just heard your duet with my father, and I was beyond amazed. The two of you blended so naturally and beautifully. Thank you for creating something so wonderful.”
This collaboration between V and Bing Crosby is more than just a holiday hit—it’s a heartwarming gift that has brought joy to fans across the globe. The magical duet proves that music truly has no boundaries, even across generations!
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