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On December 16, 2024, @billboardcharts reported that BTS' Kim Taehyung and Bing Crosby's White Christmas debuted at No.93 on Billboard Hot 100, leaving the fandom proud. With the latest milestone, the male artist now holds six entries on the survey.
He also emerged as the first and only Korean Act with the most song entries on the chart in 2024, including FRI(END)S, Winter Ahead, and White Christmas. The six entries on Billboard Hot 100 have been provided below:
- Slow Dancing at No. 51.
- FRI(END)S at No. 65.
- Christmas Tree at No.79.
- White Christmas at No.93.
- Love Me Again at No.96.
- Winter Ahead at No.99.
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For those unversed, the K-pop idol released his much-awaited White Christmas rendition of Bing Crosby on December 6, 2024, through Geffen Records. During the Christmas season, he charted two songs, Winter Ahead (feat. Park Hyo-shin) and White Christmas, successively on the Billboard Hot 100.
Subsequently, BTS' Kim Taehyung's latest feat circulated on social media and went viral among the fandom. They could not contain their excitement and expressed pride in the male artist. An X user tweeted:
"Kim Taehyung made us all proud by charting two songs back-to-back on the Hot 100 during the Christmas season. Even with little time to prepare, the pure love and passion of TaeCrew couldn't be stopped. What a beautiful way to begin TaeCember. TaeCrew, hold your heads high and be so proud—this is our moment."
The fandom stated that good music and artists like Kim Taehyung, with a substantial fanbase achieve success. They mentioned that the male artist truly deserved his sixth entry on the Billboard Hot 100.
"I'm so happy for all the people who trusted, believed and fought to achieve this. Tae deserved his sixth entry on the Hot 100 and there's nothing better than doing it with this Christmas legend, White Christmas. CONGRATULATIONS TAEHYUNG & BING CROSBY,"- a fan reacted.
"did that with zero playlisting and no promotion amidst new releases and christmas songs re charting. kim taehyung you are absolutely insane for this,"- a fan shared.
"Kim Taehyung charted two songs back to back on Hot 100 during Christmas season. Good music and fan love always wins at the end of the day,"- a fan commented.
Furthermore, several internet users mentioned that BTS' Kim Taehyung paid a beautiful tribute to Bing Crosby and his family. They showered praise for his effort and dedication.
"this is actually so hot considering he’s never promoted any of those songs in the US, hasn’t stepped foot in the country in years no radio play whatsoever, no remixes and multiple versions that no one actually listens to, no other idol is doing it like taehyung,"- a user reacted.
"Taehyung has a massive and genuine fanbase unlike any other artist? Releasing two songs in one week, and both entering the Hot 100 within a week, all through his hard work without a shred of promo ... everything he has achieved is purely from his own effort and dedication,"- a user commented.
"I just came. I just saw. But it’s #KimTaehyung who conquered! What a beautiful tribute to Bing Crosby, his family and to our precious memories of Yeontan! CONGRATULATIONS TAEHYUNG,"- a user mentioned.
More about BTS' Kim Taehyung's discography
BTS' Kim Taehyung released his first solo debut studio album, Layover, on September 8, 2023, through BigHit Music. The pop, R&B, and jazz record featured six tracks, including Rainy Days, Blue, Love Me Again, Slow Dancing, For Us, and Slow Dancing piano version.
According to the Hanteo Chart, the album set the record for the highest first-day sales by a K-pop soloist. Layover garnered sales of 1.67 million copies on its launch date.
The other tracks on his discography included It's Definitely You (feat. Jin), Scenery, Winter Bear, Sweet Night, Snow Flower, Christmas Tree, Rainy Days, Love Me Again, Winter Ahead (feat. Park Hyo-shin), White Christmas (feat. Bing Crosby), wherever u are and others.
The male artist enlisted for the mandatory military service on December 11, 2023, along with fellow group member Kim Namjoon. After completing his five weeks of basic military training, he was admitted to the Army General Administration School for an additional three weeks of training.
Subsequently, he was deployed to the Ssangyong Unit of the 2nd Corps on February 8, 2024. He is expected to be discharged in June 2025.
