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On December 13, the music video of BTS' Taehyung’s reimagined version of Bing Crosby’s White Christmas debuted at #1 on TIDAL's Daily Top Videos USA. With this latest milestone, BTS' Taehyung’s track became the first K-act to debut a song at #1 on the US daily chart.
BTS' Taehyung’s fans were overjoyed with the idol’s latest achievement. As a result, fans flooded the internet with praise for the singer. Expressing this sentiment, one X user wrote:
“this is big”
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Many other reactions from BTS' Taehyung’s supporters were seen online. While some described Taehyung and Bing Crosby as a “powerful duo,” another fan stated that this accomplishment needs more "hype."
“Powerful duo. After the first tracking week end.Hopefully next week it's still have chances to chart,” a fan said.
“They gave us a video on the last few hours of tracking otherwise, we would have made points for Billboard.,” another fan stated.
“This is HUUUUUUGE & needs all the possible hype,” commented an admirer.
More fans shared their reactions.
“Amazing!!! Thanks to all!!!CONGRATULATIONS TAEHYUNG. A VERY V CHRISTMAS ON TIDAL,” wrote an admirer.
"First k-act that's fatherhyung ri8 there," expressed another fan.
"Congratulations Kim Taehyung . There can’t be another you because you’re exceptional Greatest of all time," wrote an admirer.
BTS' Taehyung’s version of White Christmas came out on December 6
On November 7, Billboard revealed that BTS' Kim Taehyung would release a pre-recorded recreation of White Christmas alongside acclaimed pop singer Bing Crosby on December 6. The composition, which was released in 1945, served as the opening track from Crosby's Merry Christmas album.
Bing Crosby (1903-1977) was an acknowledged musician and actor known for compositions like White Christmas, Swinging on a Star, and Pennies from Heaven, as well as his influence on music, radio, television, and film. White Christmas became the single with the highest sales of all time, a title it held for almost 60 years.
For the 2024 winter season, BTS' V produced a customized adaptation of Bing Crosby's classic. V expressed gratitude for the opportunity to recreate a track by his favorite jazz musician. In a statement to Billboard released on December 8, the idol stated:
“I’m so grateful to have had the chance to be featured in a song with my all-time favorite jazz artist, Bing Crosby. I grew up listening to his song ‘It’s Been a Long, Long Time’ countless times a day, and I feel incredibly fortunate and honored to have sung along on ‘White Christmas’ with the voice of someone I consider an idol.”
The BTS member went on to say that he made the fresh adaptation of Bing Crosby’s song with sincerity and admiration.
“Being a huge fan of his, I sang with the utmost sincerity and admiration for him. I hope many people enjoy it as much as I enjoyed singing it. Lastly, I wish a lovely holiday season to everyone listening to the song.”
Currently, BTS' Taehyung is serving his term in the military service after his enlistment in December 2023. He will reunite with the group sometime in June 2025.
