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BTS member V, aka Kim Taehyung, has become the first male artist to replace himself at #1 on the Billboard Holiday Digital Song Sales chart this decade. His track White Christmas, released on December 6, 2024, has soared to the top, dethroning the achievement of his previous holiday hit, Winter Ahead.
The week-old release White Christmas, a collaboration of the global artist with the legendary Bing Crosby, has topped the chart, replacing Winter Ahead.
Just a week before releasing White Christmas, Taehyung also released another holiday song, Winter Ahead, on November 29, 2024. Previously, Winter Ahead dethroned Mariah Carey's All I Want for Christmas Is You from the top spot on Billboard's Holiday Digital Song Sales chart. Winter Ahead also passed Taehyung’s own previous achievement of topping the chart in 2022 with Christmas Tree.
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White Christmas now has joined Christmas Tree and Winter Ahead as the only songs by any K-pop artist to hit #1 on the Billboard Holiday Digital Song Sales chart. White Christmas has also topped the Billboard Digital Song Sales chart.
With such achievements, Taehyung has joined Mariah Carey as the only acts to top the Holiday Digital Song Sales chart with multiple songs. Fans are celebrating crowning Taehyung as the "King of Christmas," alongside Carey, the "Queen" of the holiday season. One fan wrote on X,
"QUEEN AND KING OF CHRISTMAS."
Fans have been ecstatic over the singer-songwriter’s historic achievement. His achievement has sparked immense pride among his global fanbase, known as ARMY.
"KIM TAEHYUNG I'M SO PROUD OF YOU," saidan ARMY.
"Always a pioneer! Congrats #V #Taehyung," shared a fan.
"I'm so proud of you Taehyung. It's not easy to be different from ear numbing music, but your love for music which you like genuinely will always help you achieve great success. Making Jazz, jazz pop music, charting them back to back in charts is not everyone's cup of tea," one X user commented.
"Taehyung will be the Christmas and holiday season King. Mark my words," a netizen's commented.
Social media has been flooded with celebratory posts.
"Now that’s a legend …. Breaks decades long streak…. Congratulations Taehyung," said one fan.
"Taehyung is flying higher and higher, I'm so happy and proud for him," another fan posted.
"He just keep breaking and setting new records with wtv sh!t were going on and no matter how his music got treated like.. I'm telling you this man is an organic and his music will always be gold.. I'm here to support him and his music forever through thick and thin," another X user shared.
BTS’ V makes history by dethroning Mariah Carey and topping Billboard holiday charts with Winter Ahead
BTS's Taehyung, alongside Park Hyo Shin, has dethroned Mariah Carey with their newly released November single, Winter Ahead. This achievement makes Taehyung the first artist this decade to replace Mariah at number one on this chart.
Winter Ahead not only dethroned Mariah's classic but also achieved impressive sales figures, selling over 10,300 copies in the United States. This impressive figure placed Taehyung ahead of Mariah’s timeless holiday anthem, All I Want for Christmas Is You, which sold approximately 3,200 copies during the same period.
Christmas Tree is the original soundtrack for the popular South Korean drama Our Beloved Summer, which reached #1 in 2022. Winter Ahead follows the success of this earlier holiday release.
BTS’ Kim Taehyung released the track Winter Ahead along with its music video for on November 29, 2024. The song features South Korean ballad singer Park Hyo-shin. It has been recorded and filmed before Kim Taehyung began his military service.
Winter Ahead is a jazz-pop track with a mellow and soothing vibe. The song highlights the vocal chemistry between the BTS member and Park Hyo-shin. Grammy-winning artist Jesse Harris, best known for Don’t Know Why, composed the track.
Just a week after Winter Ahead, on December 6, 2024, BTS’ Taehyung dropped a new rendition of White Christmas. The duet features his soulful vocals alongside the iconic voice of Bing Crosby, drawn from his 1950 recording. The timeless classic has been reimagined to blend Crosby’s legendary sound with Taehyung’s smooth, jazzy tone.
Bing Crosby’s White Christmas holds a special place in music history as the best-selling single of all time. Taehyung’s version brings a modern touch while honoring Crosby’s legacy. The song bridges generations, delivering a message of warmth and holiday spirit.
Taehyung first announced White Christmas on November 7 at midnight KST. The cover image showed Bing Crosby and Taehyung’s late dog, Yeontan, both in Christmas hats. The thoughtful detail hinted at the personal nature of the project.
The animated music video for White Christmas is a heartfelt tribute to Yeontan, who recently passed away. Fans were deeply moved by the emotional tribute. Many called it a beautiful way for Taehyung to honor his beloved furry friend.
BTS' Taehyung is currently fulfilling his mandatory military service in South Korea. He, along with fellow members Suga, RM, Jimin, and Jungkook, is set to complete his service by June 2025.
