And just like that, in this holiday season, BTS’ V gifted fans a once-in-a-lifetime collaboration that stands 47 years beyond time, an ethereal duet of the timeless classic White Christmas with the great Bing Crosby himself. The duet has been released at a perfect time to ensure its warmth spreads its cheer at Christmas; V and Crosby’s unique, harmonious blending makes it seem like two singers are calling it a day working in the studio, to celebrate Christmas together.
It was accompanied by a music video, elaborately animated with engaging cuts and bright compositions set in a dreamy snowy landscape. You will see Bing Crosby giving his Christmas gifts while joyfully sitting on Santa’s sleigh, together with a special company: V’s little dog, Yeontan. While the sad note came from the fact that Yeontan had recently passed away, he plays a pivotal and poignant role in the visuals of the festive time, a truly heartfelt tribute combining the candle-light cheeriness of a Christmas celebration with a very personal reminiscence.
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Originally released in 1942, White Christmas rapidly became a holiday midwinter classic, beloved across the globe. Nearly eight decades later, V’s rendition injects a fresh energy into the piece, juxtaposing his modern stylings with the rich, timeless voice of Crosby. The collaboration also pays homage to Bing’s legacy as it culminates 47 years after his famous fun duet with David Bowie in 1977, who remained an old town hero, establishing musical connections handed over through generations.
For V, this song has great meaning, as it harmonizes both his admiration of the unmatched impact Crosby had on music and his personal experiences with love and loss attached to the holiday season. Fans interpreted the song as a celebration of Christmas and, as a tender reflection of the bond V had bred with Yeontan. Meanwhile, Christmas scenes, as animated in the music video, glow with a sense of togetherness, compelling listeners to bring their own moments into remembrance.
