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On December 1, 2024, BIGHIT Music thrilled fans by unveiling a photo sketch from BTS' Taehyung’s latest music video, Winter Ahead, featuring Park Hyo-shin. The behind-the-scenes images shared across platforms like Weverse, X, and Facebook offered 16 exclusive glimpses into the artistry and duality portrayed in the video.
Fans were quick to gush over Taehyung's versatility, which was evident in the range of looks captured in the photos. The images transition from showcasing his character's calm demeanor to revealing his mysterious alter ego, marked by a bloodied forehead and a subtle smirk.
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Fans took to social media to discuss how the visuals showed the idol’s ability to embody contrasting personas. Highlights included his striking red jacket, emotional expressions, and shirtless frames. An X user, @byvantepics wrote,
"pure perfection."
Others also praised the idol's capability of donning each character in such a flawless manner.
"First I was like “aww” then I was like “AW DAMN"," an X user added.
"God help me, he is so talented and a gorgeous human being. Are you real Kim Taehyung? So talented and skilled," another fan commented.
"he's such a pretty doll so ethereal, the most beautiful human in this universe. The real incarnation of Aphrodite," a user wrote on X.
Another fan said:
"How beautiful .can he get he never fails to serve visuals."
Fans also noted the attention to detail in Taehyung's styling, which complemented the narrative's emotional depth.
"Every single one of these pics is so beautiful," another person remarked.
"Cutie... and evil cutie leading me deeper into his Vampire Mansion," an X user commented.
"He looks just like a dream Prettiest man I’ve ever seen," another person wrote.
More about BTS' Taehyung's military enlistment and other recent activities
Winter Ahead, released on November 29, 2024, has drawn widespread attention for its symbolism and artistic depth. Fans have speculated that the music video is inspired by the Greek myth of Pygmalion, with scenes of the Layover artist carving a statue reflecting themes of longing and creativity.
Taehyung completed recording and filming for the project before his military enlistment in December 2023. Despite his service in the Special Duty Team (SDT), the idol has continued to captivate fans with pre-prepared content, including the cinematic version of the Winter Ahead music video, which premiered on November 30.
Adding to the excitement, Taehyung is set to release a duet rendition of Bing Crosby’s White Christmas on December 6, 2024. The holiday single follows his annual seasonal tracks like Snow Flower and Christmas Tree. Fans eagerly await his return to the group, scheduled for June 2025, after completing his military service.
Recently, choreographer Lee Jung-lee shared a dance reel featuring the BTS star. The pair showcased their moves while rehearsing Ludacris' track What's Your Fantasy? The video quickly gained massive attention, garnering over 4.6 million likes and surpassing 50 million views at the time of writing.
