On Monday, December 2, BigHit Music released the Shooting Sketch of BTS' Taehyung and Park Hyo-shin's recent collaborative single, Winter Ahead. In the same, it was revealed that the crew members on the music video's set celebrated the idol's birthday in advance since his birthday fell after the kickstart of his military enlistment.
As seen in the Shooting Sketch, the staff members brought an SDT Care Bear-themed cake for the idol, gave him handwritten letters, and sang a birthday song to give him an early birthday celebration. Additionally, the shooting of the music video took place five days before his military enlistment.
Therefore, following the video's release, fans were happy about the love and appreciation Taehyung received at the MV set. Fans were also happy to see that the idol was celebrating his birthday beforehand. Moreover, fans commended the idol's work ethic as he was still filming and preparing content, with only five days left before his military enlistment. Here are a few fan reactions to the same:
"TAEHYUNG IS SO LOVED BY EVERYONE"
"It makes me so happy to see him getting so much love!" said a fan on X
"So happy he has his ppl that love and support him completely" added another fan
"It shows how Tae is such an important, significant loved person in their life, TAE CREW are the luckiest to have him in their life!" commented a netizen
More fans and netizens talked about how they were elated to see the birthday celebrations from last year.
"Taehyung deserve this kinda love from everyone in this world" stated a fan
"He even shared the cake on his story at the time. Taehyung is truly surrounded by so much love" added another fan
"It feels special to see him working hard on his last official schedule, enjoying the moment, and then the early birthday cake with the staff." said an X user
"I loved it when "tata mic" face appeared lol" added another user
All you need to know about BTS' Taehyung's collaborative single with Park Hyo-shin, Winter Ahead
On November 29, BigHit Music released the official music video and track of BTS' Taehyung and Park Hyo-shin's collaborative single, Winter Ahead. The music video starred both artists and it was directed by, Lee Han-gyeol, who's shot several K-pop MVs like NewJeans' Ditto, Lee Youngji's Day&Night, etc.
Here's the description BigHit Music released of the song when it was initially announced:
"Winter Ahead with Park Hyo-shin is a jazz-pop song with a heavy vibe that showcases the peaceful voice colors of the two artists. The song sings that happiness can be found in being with someone on your side. As you listen to the song by V, we hope you wrap up the year warmly with your loved ones."
However, this isn't the only release that the idol has in store for fans this winter. On December 6, Taehyung will be releasing his collaborative single, White Christmas with the late American actor and singer, Bing Crosby. On the other hand, the idol is currently enlisted in the military for his mandatory service.
He's a member of the South Korean military's 2nd Division Military Police Corps at the Ssangyong Unit in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province. He's expected to be discharged in June 2025.