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BTS’s V (Kim Taehyung) has done it again—his collaboration single Winter Ahead, featuring Park Hyo-shin, has surpassed 300 million streams on Spotify, extending his reign as a season-transcending vocal powerhouse.
Originally released on November 29, 2024, the track evokes a poetic winter aesthetic, but fans continue streaming it even during the hottest months. The song marks V’s 7th consecutive solo track to reach over 300 million streams, an extraordinary achievement in K-pop.
A Winter Song That Defies Seasons
Though Winter Ahead debuted as a wintry ballad, it continues to resonate with global listeners:
- ❄️ Billboard Hot 100 (U.S.): Debuted at #99
- 🏆 #1 on Billboard Holiday Digital Song Sales
- 🎄 #62 on Billboard Holiday Top 100
Even now, fan comments like “Raise your hand if you’re listening to this in July!” flood the YouTube music video comment sections. V has proven that emotional resonance doesn’t fade with the season.
V’s Holiday Chart Legacy
V stands alone as the only K-pop artist with three songs charting on Billboard’s Holiday Top 100:
- 🎄 Christmas Tree
- ❄️ White Christmas
- 🌬️ Winter Ahead
All three tracks also reached #1 on the Holiday Digital Song Sales chart, earning V the unofficial title of “Winter Specialist”—yet fans agree he’s better described as a year-round emotional artisan.
Global Praise and Lasting Appeal
- 🌍 YouTube: #1 on Worldwide Trending Music Videos
- 🌊 Tidal Global Top Video: Longest-running K-pop video at #1
- 💬 Billboard: “Their harmony is as delicate as a snowflake.”
“Its lifespan stretches well past December 25.”
The track was also selected as the #1 Most Loved Song by Fans in 2024, further reinforcing V’s dual mastery of both artistic depth and mainstream popularity.
Notable Highlights
- Winter Ahead surpasses 300 million streams on Spotify
- Billboard and Tidal chart dominance
- 7 solo tracks by V now exceed 300M streams
- Only K-pop artist with 3 Billboard holiday charting songs
- V’s voice continues to deliver warmth—regardless of the season
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