A crew member from the set of BTS' Taehyung's Winter Ahead has openly shared his gratitude and excitement over being a part of the music video. On November 30, 2024, Guillaume Benit took to Instagram to reveal his involvement in the project, sharing that he had served as a body double for V during the filming. Accompanying his post with a series of behind-the-scenes photos, Benit expressed his joy at finally being able to talk about his experience, as the music video was released two years after the production.
In a heartfelt caption, he described working with the BTS star and wrote:
"Working with Taehyung has been a dream come true."
Benit’s post not only celebrated the long-awaited release of the music video but also resonated with fans, offering a glimpse into the teamwork behind the creation of projects like Winter Ahead.
BTS' Taehyung's Winter Ahead's body double Guillajme Benit expresses his gratitude
Winter Ahead, the collaboration between BTS' Taehyung (V) and Park Hyo-shin, was officially released on November 29, 2024. It has already begun making waves across charts and social media platforms. The six-minute music video, with its elaborate visuals and storytelling, not only highlights the emotional gravity of the song but also showcases V's acting prowess.
Amid the buzz surrounding the music video, a behind-the-scenes revelation has caught the attention of fans. Guillaume Benit, an actor who served as Taehyung’s body double for the project, shared his experience on Instagram in a heartfelt post. The post, which featured a series of 10 photos, offered a rare glimpse into the production process, giving fans an insider’s perspective into the effort and dedication that went into creating the masterpiece.
The photos posted by Benit provided a variety of behind-the-scenes moments. The first image featured V on the camera screen alongside a sculpture, while the second was a side-profile shot of Benit himself.
Other images included the elaborate backgrounds used in the music video, the Taehyung-face sculpture draped in cloth, and selfies of Benit with fellow cast members and crew, such as the well-known hairdresser Choi Mu-Jin.
There were also candid shots of Benit in action on set, showcasing his involvement in the video’s creation, as well as a concluding shot of V himself, bookending the post with images of the BTS star.
In the caption, Benit expressed his gratitude for being part of the project, which was filmed two years ago in November 2022. He wrote:
"2 years later… it’s finally OUT. So happy and proud to have been part of this unreal journey as V's double. Surrounded by a golden team. Since November 2022, working with Taehyung has been a dream come true. I’m so grateful for these opportunities to work with you @/thv. Long live the prince."
This heartfelt post not only highlighted the time and dedication that went into creating Winter Ahead but also revealed the admiration and respect that crew members like Benit have for Taehyung. Fans were moved by Benit’s candid reflections and appreciated the rare glimpse into the experiences of those who work behind the scenes.