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On November 30, the official YouTube channel of HYBE Labels released the cinematic still version of BTS' Taehyung’s new song Winter Ahead featuring Park Hyo-shin. This four-minute video featured Kim Taehyung and Park Hyo-shin enjoying a lavish dinner while conversing through the lyrics of their collaborative song. The lyrics of Winter Ahead were also featured in the video.
This cinematic version was dropped following the release of the official Winter Ahead music video on November 29.
BTS' Taehyung’s fans seemed impressed with the song’s cinematic adaptation. As a result, the singer’s fans poured their praises on the internet for the singer and his latest Winter Ahead version. Echoing this sentiment, one user on X commented:
“Taehyung made a 180° turn for this version and it's 100% successful as well. I mean he is just as unique here as in the cinematic version, revealing all sides of himself with these two mv. Oh Taehyung the artist that you are, it's an honor to be able to enjoy it as a fan”
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Many other reactions to BTS' Taehyung and Park Hyo-shin’s portrayal in the video were also recorded online. While some referred to the feeling of the video as “romantic,” others said it had a “warm cozy winter vibe.”
“They’re just serenading their lines to each other over dinner with that romantic 40’s or 50’s vibe.. Paradise,” a fan stated.
“Now this is how #WinterAhead song needs to be enjoyed. It invokes a warm cozy winter vibe, just close your eyes (trust me, close ur eyes) and let the song engulf u in it's embrace. Thank u to #V #PARKHYOSHIN for this gift,” commented another fan.
“Watching them sing is just mesmerizing.. this song is so beautiful!!,” remarked another X user.
Some fans asked BigHit to make more lyrical depictions like this, while others praised the video's perfect calm in contrast to the chaos in the original music video.
“I love the cinematic still version, I hope BH keeps releasing such lyrical videos. That way all engagement actually goes to the artist,” commented another fan.
“This was the perfect calm against the chaos of the first MV. I loved them just sitting and singing with each other - their voices harmonizing effortlessly. So cool,” wrote an admirer.
“I loved this so much. You can tell they are having a good time and it fits the mood of the song as well. Amazed they did not burst out laughing, that's acting for you:),” stated an admirer.
BTS' Taehyung and Park Hyo-shin’s Winter Ahead made its debut on Spotify counter
On November 30, the joint composition Winter Ahead by BTS' V and Park Hyo-shin premiered on Spotify Counter, amassing over 5.5 million unfiltered streams. The BTS member's recent jazz music track was released on November 29, and its success was recorded the following day.
On the same day, BTS' Taehyung’s song achieved another milestone, being the biggest jazz debut on Spotify. The song had over 4.2 million streams on the music streaming app, surpassing Icelandic-Chinese musician Laufey's From the Start, which received over 1.1 million streams and held this record previously.
In addition to the cinematic still version of Winter Ahead, BTS' Taehyung also shared the MV shoot sketch of his latest track. The shoot sketch video featured behind-the-scenes from the sets of Winter Ahead. The video is available on the BANGTAN TV’s YouTube channel.
