"In the middle of working on White Christmas With Bing/V, we got the tragic news of the passing of Yeontan, the beloved dog of V. The team came up with the idea for the final scene to show Yeontan in the stars to honor his legacy.” -Louise Pretzel, illustrator
"Bing Crosby’s family talked to Billboard on "White Christmas", the World's #1 Song of All Time, and how the duet with V came to be “It was just too perfect, He just had a beautiful jazz-like voice that sounds very similar to a young Bing Crosby. It was a no-brainer: These two are meant to be on a song together. The fact that V was such a huge fan was so heartening to us,” recalls Mary Crosby. “Until he came along, there wasn’t the right person. Because of V, Dad is going to be reaching an entirely different audience.” The last piece of the puzzle was V’s contribution, which he recorded remotely just before shipping off in December 2023 for 18 months to complete his mandatory service. His raw talent blew us away. Says the producer, “The musical decisions V made - he understood who he was singing with". -- Billboard"
“Winter Ahead”, co-composed, written, produced & sang by V with Park Hyoshin, has debuted at #1 on the Billboard Digital Song Sales Chart as the most popular downloaded track of the week in the US! It becomes the First & Only Jazz Song by a K-Act to debut on Billboard Hot 100 🎉
the way taehyung sings that before harmonizing with bing crosby… i’m literally so obsessed with his voice 😭the way taehyung decided to make this song as a tribute to yeontan after he passed, this is the goodbye he couldn’t say with words❤️🩹❤
The fact that he is able to put together a 6 minute film that relies on his voice and facial expressions to tell a story that can have so many interpretations is fascinating to me. There is no way to consider him just an idol. His man has depth. I don't think it's an accident that the duet is two man as if he is talking to himself. There are layers upon layers. It's a French kiss. Magnificent💜
do y’all understand how big it is to do a duet with bing crosby on his timeless hit christmas song that too first one in decades?? so many big artists covered the song but they CHOOSE taehyung specifically to do a duet IM SO PRPUD OF YOU TAEHYUNG 😭😭
❄️❄️ Taehyung also wrote a jazz Christmas song a couple years ago called Snowflower..It only has a Lyric video, but you can focus on the music. V sang it with his Wooga Squad korean singer friend Peakboy. 💜 You will love it. You are also transported in front of warm fireplace while listening to it. 🔥 You will surely add it to your Christmas playlist ❤️🔥💝💜 The Winter Ahead m/v behind the scenes m/v was interesting to watch as well..Also, With the cinematic still m/v of Winter Ahead, you can actually see V sing with Park Hyoshin sitting having dinner singing their parts in Winter Ahead song.❄️💝🎁💜
Winter Ahead is art !! the teary eyes and vulnerable expression... the subtle villain smirk... the aura... ACT KIM TAEHYUNG !! I'm speechless. I don't have words to describe this masterpiece that Taehyung has made.! He sculpted a woman, embodying his softness, kindness, and innocence. This creation led him to a realization: it wasn't about the woman but about his own self. Ultimately, he found peace in his reality.! I remember RM saying in one of their BE-hind stories: "Kim Taehyung the man who rejects what's normal" and this really shows how unique he is.. His voice is like slow waves washing down the seashore, it's so calm yet deep
It was actually an employee of the new company managing the Bing Crosby estate who saw a video of Tae singing a song by Bing. She manages social media for the estate, so she posted it and that brought it to the attention of the management company and then the estate. She didn't mention she was ARMY, but she IS really excited to have helped make the whole "White Christmas" happen, as the estate was looking for a way to bring Bing's classic music to a new, younger audience. They used an old radio recording of Bing singing this song, and the producer freshened up the recording, then added Tae's vocals. The producer said that Tae was obviously a fan of Bing and the era, because he knew exactly how to sing with Bing and had some great ideas for his part. Also, the illustrators both posted that they heard of Tannie's passing while they were working on this project, so they added the "Tannie constellation" at the end as a sort of remembrance of him "up in the stars." Oh also, the producer re-recorded the instumentals for "White Christmas." 🙂
Winter ahead is also co-compsed, co-written and co-produced by both the singers ,,,,,, and if you watch behind the scenes you will see how he was directing everything
The MV draws inspiration from the Greek myth of Pygmalion, portraying V as a sculptor who creates an idealised version of love and companionship. At first happy moments of joy and warmth with his imagined companion are shown, until an uninvited guest shows up and brings chaos, forcing him to face the truth: the life he built is an illusion. The twist? Taehyung himself is just another sculpture, confronting his identity and the fragility of his fantasy-a fantasy within a fantasy. It's a masterpiece of emotion and storytelling. And of course his visuals are top tier as usual. For me, the phrase 'A fantasy within a fantasy' ties it all together.
It feels like an allegory. The living statue of himself is V, the persona who is created, 'sculpted'; the performer you see on stage. Since debut fans have described Taehyung as looking so perfect he's like a greek statue, someone 'too beautiful for this world', with the constant question 'is he real?' In the statue's world he has the perfect life, with the most beautiful girl who is also created, sculpted; the perfect romance. None of it is real. Taehyung coming back at the end is the allegory; he's injured, representing the damage fame, and the constant attacks of those who say he is nothing more than a pretty face have inflicted on the real person he is. Damaged, injured Taehyung walking through the door and smiling at the sculpted persona of V is his way of telling us the real Kim Taehyung is the winner, he knows who he is, and has survived. The tears of sculpted V represent the realisation of the pain he's suffered in the artificial world of manufactured fame, and the small smile is the relief of understanding why his life felt hollow and unreal. It's difficult not to think that he's also moralising on how k-pop, and the brutal, regimented control of its teen rookies and artists creates these living 'statues' to fit an unreal world; and after HYBE have just had to apologise for the mistreatment Taehyung's had from his own agency it's even more relevant now. Just to add: Taehyung is known as the 'social butterfly' of Kpop, and I think the red butterfly in the shop window represents V trapped, in a glass cage, where he can't escape from the eyes of the world ~ and the reason Taehyung wears the red jacket with the glitter as the 'butterfly'. It's filmed in Paris, at Théâtre Montansier, Versailles, and Château de Saudreville.
Totally agree with these statements 100% ! Just like one reactor has said. V is the only BTS member (and only Idol - talking about Male Idols) that can do an" Elegant" type of music. His beauty and voice, has that Classic, Timeless , Sophisticated vibe and aura to it. Also another one said "I feel bad for other Kpop Groups because they don't have Kim Taehyung"
There's another MV of Winter Ahead where it's just hyoshin and taehyung on a date singing to each other lol the simplicity of that mv goes soooo well with the song as well
With both these songs V became the first soloist to release it at #1 in the Spotify counter as A Jazz And Christmas song giving the highest number of streams in one day.
I cried again seeing Yeontan. Rest in Peace Tannie. You made V so happy Thanks for living up to 7 years. Thats 7 years of happiness and more for Taehyung and many Armys
So Veautiful , his voice so perfect, V immortalized yeontan in his music and important artworks. He was his biggest love. Eternal love. The brightest star of all 💜
Guys u can watch the behind the scenes of this MV. Then u can see the whole MV is directed by V himself, each details in this Mv . Pls guys do watch this.
Because we love and adore V's voice we want to hear more, a really beautiful song " winter christmas " and a great cover, V has made duets with many different singers and the way his voice is different with each one of them like this man has such a talent for adapting his tone to the other voice singing with him it’s actually crazy
Winter means Christmas, and that also means winter and christmas is incomplete without Tae. He is our Winter Bear 🐻❤. Also we will always remember Tanaaahh 🐻 Thanks team for the reactions, wish u all happy christmas in advance ❤❤
Was sooooo looking forward to your reaction to these! Love your channel! All 4 of you are so much fun to watch… And without question V IS OUTSTANDING - Winter Ahead MV IS EPIC!💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
Tae has really grown musically ( and physically ) since his debut with BTS, I am loving his style of music & hope he continues down this route of a jazz/ crooner musician as well as acting, he is so good, he's really an all rounder, can sing pretty much any style, his dancing ( Instagram post with badalee & LeeJung Lee )have been so good, he's learning a lot, and then he has his acting skills, he can be just like some of his favorite singers, Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, & Sammy Davis jr. act in movies and hold concerts, even do his own variety show, I'll be there for whatever he puts out there. Hope Tae is doing well after losing our beloved Yeontan, this was a great tribute to Tannie rest in peace Tannie
This MV is an example of how creative and unique tae is, his vocals, his visuals and his Expressions are so so perfect and beautiful, l loved this song, I miss him so much 😭❤
Winter Ahead is just so beautiful! The MV is so thought-provoking, too. And of course, White Christmas made everyone cry because of Yeontan. Can you imagine, though, if the duet with Bing Crosby was "I'll Be Home For Christmas....if only in my dreams?" We would flood the whole earth with tears! Borahae, Kim Taehyung!
Me 🙋♀️…I love everything about! It’s a masterpiece! Taehyung was credited as the composer of “Winter Ahead”! I am so proud of him for doing what he likes. You rarely see young people appreciate Jazz. And his collaboration with the iconic Bing Crosby is one for the books. It’s legendary and will forever be remembered! Can you imagine listening to it every Christmas seasons? 😊 Taehyung, is truly a one of a kind artist.
Winter Ahead holds the biggest debut for a jazz song in spotify history 🔥🔥SHE was HIM 😭 the sculpture was him!!! KIM TAEHYUNG'S MUSIC isn't just simply music, it's a whole fxcking novel! crying with tears in his eyes is art and he did it effortlessly!! The same mark on taehyung , woman & the sculpture showcasing how he conjured up everything ,The dark persona reminiscent of this fact And what stood out to me most was how perfectly Taehyung emoted the moment of realisation . Just brilliant !! the moment when realization hits taehyung. none of it was real. a fantasy inside a fantasy, dreamt up by a solitary artist who confronts himself at the end. and as he cries, he also smiles. because even if false, his dreams were still so very beautiful. and he was so happy. the version in front of him bleeds from a cracked head and we see glimpses of cracked sculpture heads in his workshop. this too is him then. both are him. none more real than the other. the cynic and the romantic. the darkness and the light...KING..V❤
'SHE was HIM'? She was the girl he created. It's an allegory. The living statue of himself is V, the persona who is created, 'sculpted'; the performer you see on stage. Since debut fans have described Taehyung as looking so perfect he's like a greek statue, someone 'too beautiful for this world', with the constant question 'is he real?' In the statue's world he has the perfect life, with the most beautiful girl who is also created, sculpted; the perfect romance. None of it is real. Taehyung coming back at the end is the allegory; he's injured, representing the damage fame, and the constant attacks of those who say he is nothing more than a pretty face have inflicted on the real person he is. Damaged, injured Taehyung walking through the door and smiling at the sculpted persona of V is his way of telling us the real Kim Taehyung is the winner, he knows who he is, and has survived. The tears of sculpted V represent the realisation of the pain he's suffered in the artificial world of manufactured fame, and the small smile is the relief of understanding why his life felt hollow and unreal. It's difficult not to think that he's also moralising on how k-pop, and the brutal, regimented control of its teen rookies and artists creates these living 'statues' to fit an unreal world; and after HYBE have just had to apologise for the mistreatment Taehyung's had from his own agency it's even more relevant now. Just to add: Taehyung is known as the 'social butterfly' of Kpop, and I think the red butterfly in the shop window represents V trapped, in a glass cage, where he can't escape from the eyes of the world ~ and the reason Taehyung wears the red jacket with the glitter as the 'butterfly'. It's filmed in Paris, at Théâtre Montansier, Versailles, and Château de Saudreville.
The first time I remember an artist releasing a duet with a deceased person was when Natalie Cole released a duet with her father Nat King Cole of his signature "Unforgettable" back in the 90s(?). Back then it was revolutionary. It's still pretty amazing and the fact that the family requested that Tae do this is such an honor. If you've never watched White Christmas, you definitely should. It is one of my top 3 Christmas movies and makes my musical theater heart so happy.
The Crosby family picked the rendition. This was not a Hybe project. It was the Crosby estate and Tae independently. He was amazingly respectful to Bing’s legacy, and the estate was amazingly respectful to what Tae wanted to convey. What a beautiful collaboration 🎄💜
Tae releasing songs in winter : as he once said "when winter returns V will return", and Christmas song is must because "Christmas without him is just not Christmas at all". ....i hope on his birthday you will react to his other Christmas songs, Snow flower and Christmas tree❤
My favorite bing collab will always be bing and Bowie. Epic! You think Christmas, you think bing cosby. White Christmas is a treasured classic by bing. No one does it better in that song only V could do it and make it really better, their voices together are truly legendary.
Thank you for the reactions to the 2 mvs. I’m with you experiencing all types of emotions watching these 2 mvs. Winter Ahead is beautiful. I love their vocals and the song is just a great listen. So classy. The mv is so artsy. Tae is an artist through and through. As for White Christmas, I love how they showcase different eras of singers blending so well together! And of course the tribute to Tannie… our forever pupstar.
Winter Ahead has definitely been on repeat since its release Their voices melded so beautifully in this. I 😍 it so much. I love Christmas songs and songs with Christmas-y feels in general, and this one is definitely up there. Also, I love beautiful and well-executed vocals, and this had it all I've already added both and "White Christmas" to my playlist it to my Christmas playlist 😌❤ It was a huge surprise because I love vintage music. And vintage Christmas music? Even better. Love both ❤
Yay was waiting for this!!!! I am obsessed with these songs and so proud of Tae!! I hope yall will watch the cinematic still ver of winter ahead and the 2 behind the scenes (shoot sketches) because they’re so fun!!! Also yes super emotional 😭😭 thank you for your genuine reactions!! I love his friendship with park Hyoshin and I’m so happy they were able to collab for this beautiful song I need more of them together!!
Park Hyoshin is his very close friend,,,, there is cenimatic still version as well ,in it you will see Park Hyoshin as well that is a whole vibe too you must watch
Yeontan's recent passing couldnt stop me from crying everytime I watch the MV. Idk. It hit me so hard. Like all the emotion I had with my dog's passing last yr is still here, like I'm relieving all the pain and heartache again.
Thank you for reacting on this masterpiece. Taehyung is on his way to become superstar to legend. He is just a wonderful artist. Perfect from every aspect. He lacks in nothing. Full of talents and creativity. It's so rare to find artists like him nowadays
What's surprising is the Bing Crosby estate and family are the ones who approached and pitched the idea of a collab to V. I am so happy for Tae coz Bing is his ultimate jazz idol. Bing Crosby hasn’t had a Christmas duet this iconic since his 1977 collaboration with David Bowie on Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy. Taehyung being approached first for a White Christmas duet is a huge testament to his artistry and global recognition!💜
i love how daniel kept guessing everything on point all the time and occasionally Abby, and summer kept saying random things, like BU vibes?? from where?? and Love wins all? again where? how?? and still going SEE I TOLD YOU SOO!! summer is cute haha
Its all started when taehyung is humming winter ahead when he with park hyoshin.. That is when all come along.. And the mv making on November 2022.. We waiting for 2 years for this masterpiece to be out..
WINTERAHEAD HAS MY HEART 😭💜💜 WHITE CHRISTMAS JUST BREAKS ME SO MUCH BCZ of Yeontan 😭😭🕊️🕊️💜💜💜 Always loved jazz instrumental songs but Tae voices is sooooo magical I now listen to full JAZZ songs
White Christmas is so special because of how it came about and Tae did his part perfect as he sounded very himself (authenticity coming through) and because of his vibe, the song kept it's nostalgic feel. And of course Winter Ahead I have no words for. It's a Masterpiece. It's everything that I love and more.
You should watch the Winter Ahead Shoot Sketch, Winter Ahead MV Cinematic Still ver. and the Cinematic Still ver. Shoot Sketch plus Taehyung and Lee Jung Lee dancing
Atp I am covinced that V is addicted to tragedy, the guy keeps dying or is in sad, depressive reality in all of his mvs, I hope he gets some happiness in his next mv lol, all jokes aside Tae really gave us a freaking movie, he's so talented and creative, V always creates art, he is an artist in the truest sense of the word💜💜
Y todas estas cosas hizo Tae antes de irse al sm, en vez de estar de vacaciones, promocionó Layover, hizo “Fri(end)s”, “Love wins all” con IU, y además este largometraje con una canción preciosa que es una caricia al alma. Gracias Tae! Y La voz de Park es preciosa por cierto, comprendo por qué Tae le aprecia tanto deben coincidir en muchos gustos artísticos…
GENUIS. THEE KING. PHENOMENAL . UNIQUE. DEVOTED. HE'S ABSOLUTELY ONE OF THE MOST OVERALL TALENTED, IMAGINATIVE PLAYER EVER!!!!! JUST MIND BOGGLING. I TRULY BELIEVE THE FACT HE WAS BORN LEFT HANDED BUT TAUGHT TO BE RIGHT HANDED ALLOWED HIS BRAIN TO BE MUCH MORE FUNCTIONAL THAN NORMAL. THANK YOU TO TAES ANCESTORS . THEY REALLY PUT IN THE WORK DURING THAT PARTY CREATING HIS WONDEROUS IMAGINATION. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😍😍😍😍🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
Thanks for your beautiful reaction. Winter Ahead is an amazing song with the voices of Park Hyoshin and Taehyung. Hyoshin is a very famous singer, songwriter, and actor of musical. He is a very good friend of Tae. The MV was grabbed 2 years ago in Versailles. To me, it is a masterpiece deep and very complex with a lot of theories about the real significance. White Christmas is a beautiful collaboration. Crosby family approach to Tae to made this cover when two generations are together. They decided to make a tribute to Yeontan as a star in the sky. Happy Christmas, family. Felices navidades para todos. 💜💜💜💜
Also I hope one of these days I hope you watch V's drive vlog Youll realise how versatile his playlist is hahaha. Would love to watch you watch it. Super fun 1 hour long video
Who else is obsessed with these songs?! We have them on repeat. BRAVO TAE!! 👏🏼👏🏼
Meeeeeeee✋✋
Winter makes us miss Tae even more, so i am just listening to his songs on repeat ❤
Tae always creates a masterpiece💜💜
Always tae king christmas 🎄 ❤❤❤
Hey ccw , Merry Christmas
Could u react to bts meme song and jk reaction to army song
"In the middle of working on White Christmas With Bing/V, we got the tragic news of the passing of Yeontan, the beloved dog of V. The team came up with the idea for the final scene to show Yeontan in the stars to honor his legacy.” -Louise Pretzel, illustrator
yep yep
STRAY KIDS IS THE KING OF KPOP,,,
@@himaririku9254bro shut up….
ACTOR V
ARTIST V
SONGWRITER V
V is something....miss you Tannie🥺
I loved Gabriel's excitement during winter ahead 😆
I just loveee Gabriel enthusiasm when comes to Tae's songs lol
Thanks for reacting these songs 💜☘️
Same!!
Armys were worried he would die in this MV also..but he went beyond that..he didn't even exist in this MV😂😂
Lol😂😂
😂😂😂😂Tae is just too much, I can't 💜💜😂😂🇿🇦💜💜... But this comment sends me
He is something we can't even predict
Hahahahah!!!! 😂😂😂
STRAY KIDS IS THE KING OF KPOP,,,
"Bing Crosby’s family talked to Billboard on "White Christmas", the World's #1 Song of All Time, and how the duet with V came to be “It was just too perfect, He just had a beautiful jazz-like voice that sounds very similar to a young Bing Crosby. It was a no-brainer: These two are meant to be on a song together. The fact that V was such a huge fan was so heartening to us,” recalls Mary Crosby. “Until he came along, there wasn’t the right person. Because of V, Dad is going to be reaching an entirely different audience.” The last piece of the puzzle was V’s contribution, which he recorded remotely just before shipping off in December 2023 for 18 months to complete his mandatory service. His raw talent blew us away. Says the producer, “The musical decisions V made - he understood who he was singing with". -- Billboard"
thanks for posting this, I hadn't read it
ty for sharing. So cool.
So proud of Taehyung ❤ he’s building his own sound and is already distinguish on the music industry and recognized by legends ❤
Do I just look up Billboard to watch that?
STRAY KIDS IS THE KING OF KPOP,,,
“Winter Ahead”, co-composed, written, produced & sang by V with Park Hyoshin, has debuted at #1 on the Billboard Digital Song Sales Chart as the most popular downloaded track of the week in the US!
It becomes the First & Only Jazz Song by a K-Act to debut on Billboard Hot 100 🎉
the way taehyung sings that before harmonizing with bing crosby… i’m literally so obsessed with his voice 😭the way taehyung decided to make this song as a tribute to yeontan after he passed, this is the goodbye he couldn’t say with words❤️🩹❤
V is timeless and his music will last a life time
The fact that he is able to put together a 6 minute film that relies on his voice and facial expressions to tell a story that can have so many interpretations is fascinating to me.
There is no way to consider him just an idol.
His man has depth. I don't think it's an accident that the duet is two man as if he is talking to himself. There are layers upon layers. It's a French kiss. Magnificent💜
That is THE KIM TAEHYUNG ! Unique and true to his art ❤ thank you for the reaction video!
I love how Gabriel got excited 😭❤️🩹 Thank you guys ✨️💜
Tae is creative and genius. Park Hyo Shin’s voice is so good as well
do y’all understand how big it is to do a duet with bing crosby on his timeless hit christmas song that too first one in decades?? so many big artists covered the song but they CHOOSE taehyung specifically to do a duet IM SO PRPUD OF YOU TAEHYUNG 😭😭
nods
Taehyung is the artist who will give K-pop real art. Congratulations to him. He will lead generations if he continues in this professional style.
Winter ahead by V becomes the first jazz song by any kpop artist to debut on billboard hot 100 #99 and the only jazz song to hit #1 iTunes at US!!
Tae is a true icon, his Expressions, his voice and everything is just so magical and heavenly.. I loved this MV so much.. I miss V so much😭❤️
There is no Christmas without Taehyung
Вы правы, это стало хорошей традицией.
@@Irina-sf6nn I love traditions
V is credited as co lyricist, co producer in Winter ahead.. and if you watch Mv Behind the scenes he contributes the direction as well
He is credited as composer as well
❄️❄️ Taehyung also wrote a jazz Christmas song a couple years ago called Snowflower..It only has a Lyric video, but you can focus on the music. V sang it with his Wooga Squad korean singer friend Peakboy. 💜 You will love it. You are also transported in front of warm fireplace while listening to it. 🔥 You will surely add it to your Christmas playlist ❤️🔥💝💜 The Winter Ahead m/v behind the scenes m/v was interesting to watch as well..Also, With the cinematic still m/v of Winter Ahead, you can actually see V sing with Park Hyoshin sitting having dinner singing their parts in Winter Ahead song.❄️💝🎁💜
Winter Ahead is art !! the teary eyes and vulnerable expression... the subtle villain smirk... the aura... ACT KIM TAEHYUNG !! I'm speechless. I don't have words to describe this masterpiece that Taehyung has made.!
He sculpted a woman, embodying his softness, kindness, and innocence. This creation led him to a realization: it wasn't about the woman but about his own self. Ultimately, he found peace in his reality.! I remember RM saying in one of their BE-hind stories: "Kim Taehyung the man who rejects what's normal" and this really shows how unique he is..
His voice is like slow waves washing down the seashore, it's so calm yet deep
Loooove how Gabriel becomes more expressive for V songs loove it
It was actually an employee of the new company managing the Bing Crosby estate who saw a video of Tae singing a song by Bing. She manages social media for the estate, so she posted it and that brought it to the attention of the management company and then the estate. She didn't mention she was ARMY, but she IS really excited to have helped make the whole "White Christmas" happen, as the estate was looking for a way to bring Bing's classic music to a new, younger audience. They used an old radio recording of Bing singing this song, and the producer freshened up the recording, then added Tae's vocals. The producer said that Tae was obviously a fan of Bing and the era, because he knew exactly how to sing with Bing and had some great ideas for his part. Also, the illustrators both posted that they heard of Tannie's passing while they were working on this project, so they added the "Tannie constellation" at the end as a sort of remembrance of him "up in the stars." Oh also, the producer re-recorded the instumentals for "White Christmas." 🙂
Winter ahead is also co-compsed, co-written and co-produced by both the singers ,,,,,, and if you watch behind the scenes you will see how he was directing everything
The MV draws inspiration from the Greek myth of Pygmalion, portraying V as a sculptor who creates an idealised version of love and companionship.
At first happy moments of joy and warmth with his imagined companion are shown, until an uninvited guest shows up and brings chaos, forcing him to face the truth: the life he built is an illusion. The twist? Taehyung himself is just another sculpture, confronting his identity and the fragility of his fantasy-a fantasy within a fantasy. It's a masterpiece of emotion and storytelling.
And of course his visuals are top tier as usual.
For me, the phrase 'A fantasy within a fantasy' ties it all together.
It feels like an allegory. The living statue of himself is V, the persona who is created, 'sculpted'; the performer you see on stage. Since debut fans have described Taehyung as looking so perfect he's like a greek statue, someone 'too beautiful for this world', with the constant question 'is he real?' In the statue's world he has the perfect life, with the most beautiful girl who is also created, sculpted; the perfect romance. None of it is real.
Taehyung coming back at the end is the allegory; he's injured, representing the damage fame, and the constant attacks of those who say he is nothing more than a pretty face have inflicted on the real person he is. Damaged, injured Taehyung walking through the door and smiling at the sculpted persona of V is his way of telling us the real Kim Taehyung is the winner, he knows who he is, and has survived. The tears of sculpted V represent the realisation of the pain he's suffered in the artificial world of manufactured fame, and the small smile is the relief of understanding why his life felt hollow and unreal.
It's difficult not to think that he's also moralising on how k-pop, and the brutal, regimented control of its teen rookies and artists creates these living 'statues' to fit an unreal world; and after HYBE have just had to apologise for the mistreatment Taehyung's had from his own agency it's even more relevant now.
Just to add: Taehyung is known as the 'social butterfly' of Kpop, and I think the red butterfly in the shop window represents V trapped, in a glass cage, where he can't escape from the eyes of the world ~ and the reason Taehyung wears the red jacket with the glitter as the 'butterfly'.
It's filmed in Paris, at Théâtre Montansier, Versailles, and Château de Saudreville.
@@OoIoVoIoO lmaoooo spamming jimin stan 🤣🤣🤣🤣
No one can do jazz better than him 💜
Totally agree with these statements 100% !
Just like one reactor has said. V is the only BTS member (and only Idol - talking about Male Idols) that can do an" Elegant" type of music. His beauty and voice, has that Classic, Timeless , Sophisticated vibe and aura to it.
Also another one said "I feel bad for other Kpop Groups because they don't have Kim Taehyung"
My favorite solo artist ❤❤❤❤❤
Taehyung is credited as the composer, co producer and co lyricist on Winter Ahead!!:D
There's another MV of Winter Ahead where it's just hyoshin and taehyung on a date singing to each other lol the simplicity of that mv goes soooo well with the song as well
I knew I JUST KNEWWW Gabriel and Daniel would looove winter ahead. Like
Sooo not disappointed by the reaction hahahah
With both these songs V became the first soloist to release it at #1 in the Spotify counter as A Jazz And Christmas song giving the highest number of streams in one day.
I cried again seeing Yeontan.
Rest in Peace Tannie.
You made V so happy
Thanks for living up to 7 years.
Thats 7 years of happiness and more for Taehyung and many Armys
u should see behind the scenes this music video
This video was made two years ago and aired this year.
So Veautiful , his voice so perfect, V immortalized yeontan in his music and important artworks. He was his biggest love. Eternal love. The brightest star of all 💜
Kim Taehyung is absolutely magnificent! All his projects are beautiful and artistic. I'm obsessed with this man! 💜💜💜
Guys you should watch behind the scenes of it you will see how involved was he to give directions and all , and he was so cute and gentlman
Taehyung is really wonderful. I am proud of him. Taehyung's voice is like a deep and peaceful ocean
Guys u can watch the behind the scenes of this MV. Then u can see the whole MV is directed by V himself, each details in this Mv . Pls guys do watch this.
Because we love and adore V's voice we want to hear more, a really beautiful song " winter christmas " and a great cover, V has made duets with many different singers and the way his voice is different with each one of them like this man has such a talent for adapting his tone to the other voice singing with him it’s actually crazy
Winter means Christmas, and that also means winter and christmas is incomplete without Tae. He is our Winter Bear 🐻❤. Also we will always remember Tanaaahh 🐻 Thanks team for the reactions, wish u all happy christmas in advance ❤❤
Im telling you, we have been saying tae is the Frank Sinatra of korea. His voice never stops to amaze me 💜
Was sooooo looking forward to your reaction to these! Love your channel! All 4 of you are so much fun to watch…
And without question V IS OUTSTANDING - Winter Ahead MV IS EPIC!💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
I just also realized that the rest of the people partying are the rest of the sculptures , thank you for calling that out abby
tae always makes a masterpieces. 🤍
Tae has really grown musically ( and physically ) since his debut with BTS, I am loving his style of music & hope he continues down this route of a jazz/ crooner musician as well as acting, he is so good, he's really an all rounder, can sing pretty much any style, his dancing ( Instagram post with badalee & LeeJung Lee )have been so good, he's learning a lot, and then he has his acting skills, he can be just like some of his favorite singers, Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, & Sammy Davis jr. act in movies and hold concerts, even do his own variety show, I'll be there for whatever he puts out there.
Hope Tae is doing well after losing our beloved Yeontan, this was a great tribute to Tannie rest in peace Tannie
I'm literally so obsessed with Winter Ahead. The vocals the instrument SO GOOD UGHHH
Winter ahead ❄️ is my new favorite song I can't stop listening to it ,,,,, it's so so good, it's so Tae
This MV is an example of how creative and unique tae is, his vocals, his visuals and his Expressions are so so perfect and beautiful, l loved this song, I miss him so much 😭❤
Billboard named V’s ‘Christmas Tree’ as one of the best Christmas songs of the 21st century.
Gabriel is definitely a thv (taehyung) boy
i love winter ahead so much
Winter Ahead is just so beautiful! The MV is so thought-provoking, too. And of course, White Christmas made everyone cry because of Yeontan. Can you imagine, though, if the duet with Bing Crosby was "I'll Be Home For Christmas....if only in my dreams?" We would flood the whole earth with tears! Borahae, Kim Taehyung!
Me 🙋♀️…I love everything about! It’s a masterpiece! Taehyung was credited as the composer of “Winter Ahead”! I am so proud of him for doing what he likes. You rarely see young people appreciate Jazz. And his collaboration with the iconic Bing Crosby is one for the books. It’s legendary and will forever be remembered! Can you imagine listening to it every Christmas seasons? 😊 Taehyung, is truly a one of a kind artist.
Winter Ahead holds the biggest debut for a jazz song in spotify history 🔥🔥SHE was HIM 😭 the sculpture was him!!! KIM TAEHYUNG'S MUSIC isn't just simply music, it's a whole fxcking novel! crying with tears in his eyes is art and he did it effortlessly!! The same mark on taehyung , woman & the sculpture showcasing how he conjured up everything ,The dark persona reminiscent of this fact
And what stood out to me most was how perfectly Taehyung emoted the moment of realisation . Just brilliant !! the moment when realization hits taehyung. none of it was real. a fantasy inside a fantasy, dreamt up by a solitary artist who confronts himself at the end. and as he cries, he also smiles. because even if false, his dreams were still so very beautiful. and he was so happy. the version in front of him bleeds from a cracked head and we see glimpses of cracked sculpture heads in his workshop. this too is him then. both are him. none more real than the other. the cynic and the romantic. the darkness and the light...KING..V❤
'SHE was HIM'? She was the girl he created.
It's an allegory. The living statue of himself is V, the persona who is created, 'sculpted'; the performer you see on stage. Since debut fans have described Taehyung as looking so perfect he's like a greek statue, someone 'too beautiful for this world', with the constant question 'is he real?' In the statue's world he has the perfect life, with the most beautiful girl who is also created, sculpted; the perfect romance. None of it is real.
Taehyung coming back at the end is the allegory; he's injured, representing the damage fame, and the constant attacks of those who say he is nothing more than a pretty face have inflicted on the real person he is. Damaged, injured Taehyung walking through the door and smiling at the sculpted persona of V is his way of telling us the real Kim Taehyung is the winner, he knows who he is, and has survived. The tears of sculpted V represent the realisation of the pain he's suffered in the artificial world of manufactured fame, and the small smile is the relief of understanding why his life felt hollow and unreal.
It's difficult not to think that he's also moralising on how k-pop, and the brutal, regimented control of its teen rookies and artists creates these living 'statues' to fit an unreal world; and after HYBE have just had to apologise for the mistreatment Taehyung's had from his own agency it's even more relevant now.
Just to add: Taehyung is known as the 'social butterfly' of Kpop, and I think the red butterfly in the shop window represents V trapped, in a glass cage, where he can't escape from the eyes of the world ~ and the reason Taehyung wears the red jacket with the glitter as the 'butterfly'.
It's filmed in Paris, at Théâtre Montansier, Versailles, and Château de Saudreville.
@OoIoVoIoO nope. and i didn't ask you for your opinion
The first time I remember an artist releasing a duet with a deceased person was when Natalie Cole released a duet with her father Nat King Cole of his signature "Unforgettable" back in the 90s(?). Back then it was revolutionary. It's still pretty amazing and the fact that the family requested that Tae do this is such an honor.
If you've never watched White Christmas, you definitely should. It is one of my top 3 Christmas movies and makes my musical theater heart so happy.
My mom and i love White Christmas 💜
The Crosby family picked the rendition. This was not a Hybe project. It was the Crosby estate and Tae independently. He was amazingly respectful to Bing’s legacy, and the estate was amazingly respectful to what Tae wanted to convey. What a beautiful collaboration 🎄💜
Tae releasing songs in winter : as he once said "when winter returns V will return", and Christmas song is must because "Christmas without him is just not Christmas at all". ....i hope on his birthday you will react to his other Christmas songs, Snow flower and Christmas tree❤
My favorite bing collab will always be bing and Bowie. Epic! You think Christmas, you think bing cosby. White Christmas is a treasured classic by bing. No one does it better in that song only V could do it and make it really better, their voices together are truly legendary.
Thank you for the reactions to the 2 mvs. I’m with you experiencing all types of emotions watching these 2 mvs. Winter Ahead is beautiful. I love their vocals and the song is just a great listen. So classy. The mv is so artsy. Tae is an artist through and through. As for White Christmas, I love how they showcase different eras of singers blending so well together! And of course the tribute to Tannie… our forever pupstar.
Winter Ahead has definitely been on repeat since its release
Their voices melded so beautifully in this. I 😍 it so much.
I love Christmas songs and songs with Christmas-y feels in general, and this one is definitely up there.
Also, I love beautiful and well-executed vocals, and this had it all
I've already added both and "White Christmas" to my playlist it to my Christmas playlist 😌❤
It was a huge surprise because I love vintage music. And vintage Christmas music? Even better. Love both ❤
V has been credited to writing and composition and production of song winter ahead and he even gave ideas to Director of this MV
Yay was waiting for this!!!! I am obsessed with these songs and so proud of Tae!! I hope yall will watch the cinematic still ver of winter ahead and the 2 behind the scenes (shoot sketches) because they’re so fun!!! Also yes super emotional 😭😭 thank you for your genuine reactions!! I love his friendship with park Hyoshin and I’m so happy they were able to collab for this beautiful song I need more of them together!!
Taehyungs song is out of this world. His voice is perfect 👌
I was waiting for this reaction. Taehyung's music always brings me joy.
We can't even predict his next move. That's how legendary tae is.
Park Hyoshin is his very close friend,,,, there is cenimatic still version as well ,in it you will see Park Hyoshin as well that is a whole vibe too you must watch
Also "Am so kinda tense though" !!! Literally Army everytime we watch V's MV 😂😂❤❤
finally 🎉
winter ahead is so so so gooooodd and white christmas is beautiful and the video very 🥲
Yeontan's recent passing couldnt stop me from crying everytime I watch the MV. Idk. It hit me so hard. Like all the emotion I had with my dog's passing last yr is still here, like I'm relieving all the pain and heartache again.
Park Hyo Shin is one of my favorite singers of all time~ I just know if y'all listened to more of him, you would love him too
Yes, Hyoshin is an amazing singer and songwriter and a very good person. I am very happy that he is a good friend of Taehyung.
I always getting emotional every time I watching and lisen to winter ahead. It’s gonna be my wedding songs.
Awww he becomes the happy 7th christmas tree & Tannie Constellation gets me in the feels every time!
Thank you for reacting on this masterpiece.
Taehyung is on his way to become superstar to legend.
He is just a wonderful artist. Perfect from every aspect. He lacks in nothing. Full of talents and creativity.
It's so rare to find artists like him nowadays
Winter ahead is masterpiece and only V can justify bing crosby song thats why they choose him
What's surprising is the Bing Crosby estate and family are the ones who approached and pitched the idea of a collab to V. I am so happy for Tae coz Bing is his ultimate jazz idol. Bing Crosby hasn’t had a Christmas duet this iconic since his 1977 collaboration with David Bowie on Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy. Taehyung being approached first for a White Christmas duet is a huge testament to his artistry and global recognition!💜
The more I listen to Winter ahead the more I fall in love with it😢❤❤❤❤
i love how daniel kept guessing everything on point all the time and occasionally Abby, and summer kept saying random things, like BU vibes?? from where?? and Love wins all? again where? how?? and still going SEE I TOLD YOU SOO!! summer is cute haha
Its all started when taehyung is humming winter ahead when he with park hyoshin.. That is when all come along.. And the mv making on November 2022.. We waiting for 2 years for this masterpiece to be out..
WINTERAHEAD HAS MY HEART 😭💜💜
WHITE CHRISTMAS JUST BREAKS ME SO MUCH BCZ of Yeontan 😭😭🕊️🕊️💜💜💜
Always loved jazz instrumental songs but Tae voices is sooooo magical I now listen to full JAZZ songs
gabriel😂😂😂😂sooooo goood😂😂😂
winter ahead is a masterpiece
White Christmas is so special because of how it came about and Tae did his part perfect as he sounded very himself (authenticity coming through) and because of his vibe, the song kept it's nostalgic feel. And of course Winter Ahead I have no words for. It's a Masterpiece. It's everything that I love and more.
You should watch the Winter Ahead Shoot Sketch, Winter Ahead MV Cinematic Still ver. and the Cinematic Still ver. Shoot Sketch plus Taehyung and Lee Jung Lee dancing
Winter ahead is so freakin good 😭
The cinematic version of Winter Ahead is good, you can enjoy the vocals better
Omg I cried again during the White Christmas🥲🕊️🫂 we'll always miss you tannie🖤🎄💓
Atp I am covinced that V is addicted to tragedy, the guy keeps dying or is in sad, depressive reality in all of his mvs, I hope he gets some happiness in his next mv lol, all jokes aside Tae really gave us a freaking movie, he's so talented and creative, V always creates art, he is an artist in the truest sense of the word💜💜
Both V & Suga and RM do that
Yeontan in stars always gets me
Y todas estas cosas hizo Tae antes de irse al sm, en vez de estar de vacaciones, promocionó Layover, hizo “Fri(end)s”, “Love wins all” con IU, y además este largometraje con una canción preciosa que es una caricia al alma. Gracias Tae! Y La voz de Park es preciosa por cierto, comprendo por qué Tae le aprecia tanto deben coincidir en muchos gustos artísticos…
Also it is seven Xmas trees
I love these songs, they are so lovely and warm...can't stop listening to them ❤
GENUIS. THEE KING. PHENOMENAL . UNIQUE. DEVOTED. HE'S ABSOLUTELY ONE OF THE MOST OVERALL TALENTED, IMAGINATIVE PLAYER EVER!!!!! JUST MIND BOGGLING. I TRULY BELIEVE THE FACT HE WAS BORN LEFT HANDED BUT TAUGHT TO BE RIGHT HANDED ALLOWED HIS BRAIN TO BE MUCH MORE FUNCTIONAL THAN NORMAL. THANK YOU TO TAES ANCESTORS . THEY REALLY PUT IN THE WORK DURING THAT PARTY CREATING HIS WONDEROUS IMAGINATION. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😍😍😍😍🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
Waited so long for this reaction but it was worth the wait, loved it ❤ thankyou
Loved this reaction; the way Gabriel became so animated! And you all did so well understanding what's going on in the MV. 😊
Thanks for your beautiful reaction. Winter Ahead is an amazing song with the voices of Park Hyoshin and Taehyung. Hyoshin is a very famous singer, songwriter, and actor of musical. He is a very good friend of Tae. The MV was grabbed 2 years ago in Versailles. To me, it is a masterpiece deep and very complex with a lot of theories about the real significance. White Christmas is a beautiful collaboration. Crosby family approach to Tae to made this cover when two generations are together. They decided to make a tribute to Yeontan as a star in the sky. Happy Christmas, family. Felices navidades para todos.
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Also I hope one of these days I hope you watch V's drive vlog
Youll realise how versatile his playlist is hahaha. Would love to watch you watch it. Super fun 1 hour long video