BTS’ Kim Taehyung’s Upcoming Collaboration: A Festive Tribute to Bing Crosby

Social media is buzzing with excitement as fans anticipate the release of Kim Taehyung’s new collaboration with the late Bing Crosby, titled White Christmas. The announcement arrived on November 6, 2024, from BIGHIT MUSIC, complete with a captivating poster featuring both Crosby and Taehyung’s beloved pet dog, Yeontan. Originally released in 1942, White Christmas remains a cherished staple in holiday music playlists around the globe.

This isn’t Taehyung’s first foray into festive music. Throughout his journey as a member of BTS, he has released numerous Christmas songs, including solo covers and original tracks.

Kim Taehyung’s Holiday Music Journey: A Timeline

• Someone Like You (2014) – Cover
• It’s Definitely You with Jin (2016)
• Snow Flower (2020)
• Christmas Tree (2021)
• It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas (2022) – Cover
• wherever u r with UMI (2023)
• White Christmas with Bing Crosby (2024)

Retrospective: Taehyung’s Festive Releases

Kim Taehyung, also known as V, launched his holiday music career on December 30, 2014, with a heartfelt cover of Adele’s Someone Like You, famously marking his 19th birthday. Two years later, on December 20, 2016, he teamed up with fellow BTS member Jin for It’s Definitely You, an original soundtrack piece for the K-drama Hwarang, where he also made his acting debut.

Collaborating with his friend Peakboy, Taehyung released Snow Flower on December 25, 2020, as a special winter track. On December 24, 2021, he shared Christmas Tree, an original soundtrack for the drama Our Beloved Summer, featuring another friend, Choi Woo-shik.

Taehyung is beloved for his rich baritone voice and his affinity for jazz and R&B. On December 23, 2022, he made waves with his rendition of It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas by Bing Crosby, shared on the official BTS YouTube channel. Most recently, he released wherever u r in collaboration with UMI on December 30, 2023, coinciding with his 28th birthday.

Anticipating White Christmas: A Unique Collaboration

According to Billboard, the White Christmas collaboration stems from a partnership between the Bing Crosby Estate, Geffen Records, and Primary Wave Music. This track is set to be the first new release associated with Bing Crosby in 47 years, following the 1997 release of Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy.

Taehyung, who has expressed immense gratitude for this opportunity, shared, “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.”

As of now, Taehyung is fulfilling his mandatory military service as a member of the military police unit, with his discharge anticipated in 2025. Fans can look forward to the highly awaited White Christmas release on December 6, 2024, at 2 PM KST.

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