More than 80 years after its release, Bing Crosby's beloved holiday hit “White Christmas” gets a Bangtan boost from V of BTS.
As announced on Wednesday (November 6), the 28-year-old K-pop star will join the late legend on a remix of the 1942 smash that arrives on December 6. Released in association with the Bing Crosby Estate, Primary Wave Music and Geffen Records, the project is described as an “era-bridging” collaboration and comes 47 years after Crosby's last intergenerational duet: “Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy » of 1977 with David Bowie.
“I'm so grateful to have had the opportunity to be featured on a song with my all-time favorite jazz artist, Bing Crosby,” V said of the track in a statement. “I grew up listening to his song 'It's Been a Long, Long Time' countless times a day and I feel incredibly lucky and honored to sing along to 'White Christmas' with the voice of someone I consider an idol.”
“Being a big fan of his, I sang with the utmost sincerity and admiration for him,” continued the South Korean superstar, who previously covered “It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas,” which Crosby took to No.30 .the Holiday Streaming Songs, No. 8 on the Holiday Airplay and No. 14 on the Holiday Digital Song sales charts. “I hope a lot of people enjoy it as much as I enjoyed singing it. Finally, I wish happy holidays to everyone who listens to the song.”
It was originally recorded for its soundtrack Holiday Inn and later appeared prominently in White ChristmasCrosby's enduring hit is widely recognized as the best-selling single of all time. It was released a full 16 years before the Billboard Hot 100 began in 1958, but debuted on the chart in December of that year and later reached No. 12 in 1962.
Crosby died in 1977. His daughter Mary Crosby said in a statement about her father's new posthumous collaboration: “As a family, we are thrilled that V and Dad are singing together on this ultimate Christmas carol. Their voices blend beautifully, capturing the spirit of the holidays in the best possible way.”
The legendary artist's son Harry added: “We are delighted that V will help share the joy of this timeless Christmas carol.”
The holiday group will arrive roughly nine months after the release of V's solo single “FRI(END)S,” which peaked at No. 65 on the Hot 100. Last December, he teamed up with Umi for a duet titled ” Wherever U R.”
V is currently in the middle of his mandatory enlistment period in the South Korean military, as are four of his BTS bandmates: SUGA, RM, Jimin, and Jung Kook. Earlier this year, Jin and J-Hope separately completed their service obligations, and full-band activities are expected to resume in 2025.
Check out the cover of Bing Crosby and V's “White Christmas” below.
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