Rosa Gulliver of TINYGMUSIC | November 22, 2024
V (Kim Taehyung) announces the release of his new digital single, "Winter Ahead (with PARK HYO SHIN)."
Through an announcement today via the global fandom platform Weverse and BTS' official social media channels, BIGHIT MUSIC revealed that V’s digital single "Winter Ahead (with PARK HYO SHIN)" will soon be released, continuing his tradition of releases that evoke the feeling of winter, such as "Snow Flower," "Christmas Tree," and "wherever u r (ft. V of BTS)." This year, V returns with a collaboration that perfectly captures the end-of-year spirit with South Korean ballad singer Park Hyo Shin, known for his powerful and emotive voice. Their voices come together to beautifully capture the warmth and nostalgia of the season.
“Winter Ahead (with PARK HYO SHIN)” was inspired by V’s wish for his fans to have a warm and joyful winter. A jazz enthusiast, V reached out to Park Hyo Shin, with whom he has a longstanding friendship, to propose the idea of creating a winter-themed single. Park Hyo Shin happily took part to create a jazz pop track that reflects both of their tastes, shaped by thoughtful development and careful attention to every detail over time.
The evocative lyrics were written by Jesse Harris, known for penning Norah Jones' hit "Don’t Know Why." The poetic words blend seamlessly with the warm melody, while the smooth, soothing vocals of V and Park Hyo Shin bring a comforting sense of warmth to listeners.
Setting the stage for the holiday season, “Winter Ahead (with PARK HYO SHIN)” arrives just one week before the highly anticipated release of “White Christmas (with V of BTS),” V’s duet with the legendary Bing Crosby, dropping on December 6. “White Christmas,” originally released in 1942 by Bing Crosby and beloved worldwide, will be brought to life again by V with his unique touch to this timeless classic to deliver warmth and joy just in time for the holidays.
“Winter Ahead (with PARK HYO SHIN)” will be available on all streaming platforms worldwide on November 29 at 2 PM KST.
About V of BTS
V (Kim, Taehyung) is a South Korean singer, songwriter and member of 21st century pop icons, BTS. Known for his captivating charm and distinct low pitch voice, V enriches the sound of BTS’ music. His solo discography includes “Stigma,” “Singularity” and “Inner Child.” He demonstrated his song-writing capabilities with “4 O’CLOCK,” “Scenery,” “Winter Bear,” “Blue & Grey,” and “Snow Flower.” He also participated in original soundtracks for Korean TV series, including “Even If I Die, It’s You” (‘Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth’ OST), “Sweet Night” (‘Itaewon Class’ OST) and “Christmas Tree” (‘Our Beloved Summer’ OST), broadening his musical scope. With the release of his first solo album Layover (2023), which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, and digital single “FRI(END)S” (2024), V has solidified his recognition as a solo artist, showcasing his soulful vocals and unique style that reinforce his status as a fashion icon.
About BTS
BTS, an acronym of Bangtan Sonyeondan or “Beyond the Scene,” are a GRAMMY-nominated South Korean boyband that has been capturing the hearts of millions of fans globally since their debut in June 2013. The members of BTS are RM, Jin, SUGA, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook. Gaining recognition for their authentic and self-produced music, top-notch performances, and the way they interact with their fans, the band has established themselves as 21st century pop icons breaking countless world records. While imparting a positive influence through activities such as the LOVE MYSELF campaign and the UN ‘Speak Yourself’ speech, the band has mobilised millions of fans across the world (named ARMY), collected six No.1 Billboard Hot 100 singles since 2020, and performed multiple sold-out stadium shows across the world. They were also named TIME’s Entertainer of the Year 2020. BTS are 5-time GRAMMY nominees (63rd to 65th GRAMMY Awards) and have been recognised with numerous prestigious awards like the Billboard Music Awards, American Music Awards (Artist of the Year 2021) and MTV Video Music Awards.
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