BTS’s V is proving once again why he’s a global music powerhouse! His song “Winter Ahead (with Park Hyo Shin)” has officially surpassed 210 million streams on Spotify, showing its long-lasting popularity.

On February 26, Winter Ahead crossed the 210 million stream mark on the world’s biggest music platform, Spotify. Since its release, the song has been charting for 91 consecutive days on both the Global Spotify Chart and Europe’s Apple Music Daily Song Chart, proving its strong presence.

Originally released on November 29, 2023, Winter Ahead made a huge impact on year-end charts for 2024. It debuted at No. 99 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, topped Billboard’s Holiday Digital Song Sales chart at No.1, and ranked No. 62 on Billboard’s Holiday Top 100.

Over in the UK, the song entered the Official Singles Chart at No. 86, while securing No.1 on the Official Singles Downloads Chart and No.2 on the Singles Sales Chart, proving its incredible digital sales power.

The music video for Winter Ahead also became a hot topic! V transformed into a sculptor, delivering a deep and emotional performance with his expressive acting, pulling fans into the song’s atmosphere.

Despite being 6 minutes and 22 seconds long, the video went viral, ranking No.1 on the "Music Video Trending Worldwide" chart.

On TIDAL, a global high-quality streaming platform, Winter Ahead made history as the longest-running K-pop song at No.1 on the Global Top Video chart.

It also topped Top Video charts in several countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Brazil, Spain, Australia, and Singapore.

Even Billboard couldn’t resist the charm of Winter Ahead! The song was featured in "The 27 Best Winter Songs for the Season," with Billboard praising it as "evoking the feeling of the first day of winter, with harmonies as fresh as a snowflake."

They also noted that "its impact will last far beyond December 25."

Additionally, Winter Ahead was voted No.1 on Billboard’s ‘2024 Fan-Favorite Songs’ list, proving that fans can’t get enough of V’s music.

With this, V has now charted three songs on Billboard’s Holiday Hot 100, following Christmas Tree (2021) and his cover of White Christmas. He is officially the only K-pop artist to achieve this!

Even more impressively, he holds the record as the only K-pop artist to have three songs reach No.1 on Billboard’s Holiday Digital Song Sales chart, solidifying his dominance in the holiday music scene.

With Winter Ahead continuing to shine worldwide, V once again proves why he’s the ultimate ‘Winter King’ of K-pop.

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BTS’s Jungkook has once again proven his superstar power by being voted the No.1 idol who shines the most on stage!

In a poll conducted by Whosfan (operated by Hanteo Chart) from February 11 to 17, Jungkook dominated with a massive 74.38% of the votes, securing first place by a landslide.

Stray Kids’ Hyunjin came in second with 12.71%, while TXT’s Yeonjun followed in third with 5.95%.

Known for his flawless dance moves, powerful live vocals, and captivating stage presence, Jungkook has earned the title of “Stage King” for a reason.

Whether he’s delivering high-energy performances or emotional ballads, he never fails to leave audiences in awe.

Jungkook made history at the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar opening ceremony as the first Korean artist to perform an official World Cup soundtrack.

His breathtaking live vocals and commanding stage presence wowed millions of viewers worldwide.

Another legendary moment in his career was his Another Level performance at TSX Entertainment in Times Square, New York.

Over an 18-minute non-stop set, Jungkook performed five consecutive songs, seamlessly switching between explosive dance numbers and emotional ballads—setting a new standard for live performances.

From his effortless ad-libs to his witty interactions with fans, Jungkook knows exactly how to own the stage.

Whether performing on the world’s biggest stages or in intimate settings, he continues to prove why he’s a global stage phenomenon.

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