BTS’ V and Park Hyo Shin have achieved notable chart success with their collaborative holiday single, Winter Ahead. Released on November 29, 2024, the track debuted at No. 99 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Park Hyo Shin’s first-ever entry on the chart. For V, this is his fifth solo entry, adding to his growing list of Billboard achievements.
Chart Performance Highlights
- Billboard Hot 100: Debuted at No. 99.
- Digital Song Sales Chart: Claimed the No. 1 position as the best-selling song of the week in the U.S.
- Global Charts:
- No. 14 on the Global Excl. U.S. chart.
- No. 33 on the Global 200.
- Billboard Artist 100: V re-entered at No. 88, marking his 11th week on the chart as a solo artist.
V’s Solo Achievements on the Hot 100
- Christmas Tree: Peaked at No. 79.
- Love Me Again: Peaked at No. 96.
- Slow Dancing: Peaked at No. 51.
- FRI(ENDS): Peaked at No. 65.
About Winter Ahead
The single, which showcases both artists’ vocal brilliance, has become a holiday favorite in the U.S. despite its release during V’s military enlistment. The music video for Winter Ahead was filmed before his service began, adding a personal touch to his fans’ experience.
V’s Past and Present Projects
Kim Taehyung, widely known as V, debuted with BTS in 2013 and later as a solo artist in 2023 with the album Layover. His solo career includes chart-topping singles like Slow Dancing, Love Me Again, and Rainy Days.
Despite being on a hiatus due to his military duties, V has continued to delight fans with pre-recorded content, including music videos, photoshoots, and special appearances. Most recently, he featured in IU’s music video for Love Wins All and released an English digital single, FRI(END)S.
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