BTS member V¡¯s maiden album Layover confirmed he is one crooning legend in the making; so, when he announced a special version of Bing Crosby¡¯s 1941 song White Christmas, we knew we were in for a joyride. The K-pop icon lived up to the expectations, delivering a heartwarming rendition of the cult classic festive song, bringing early Christmas cheers to fans. After swooning fans, the duet has now received high praise from Bing Crosby¡¯s son Harry Crosby who has expressed heartfelt gratitude to the BTS star for his tribute.
A video of Harry Crosby sharing a note for BTS¡¯ V was shared on Bing Crosby Estate¡¯s official X account. A heartfelt message to V from Bing¡¯s son, Harry Crosby, as he shares his first-time reaction to hearing the incredible new version of "White Christmas."
In the video, Harry Crosby says, "I just listened to a cut of you doing a duet with Dad, and I can¡¯t tell you, from the heart, that¡¯s amazing!" He added, "What you did was amazing, the arrangement was amazing. The way that you two fit together - it was really organic and really wonderful. I want to give you 2 thumbs up on a fantastic job and I can¡¯t wait to hear it blast out in the stratosphere. So good luck to you, and thanks again."
BTS¡¯ V released his special version of Bing Crosby¡¯s White Christmas, a virtual duet with the late jazz icon. The beloved festival song featured the vocals of V, or Kim Taehyung, and the late singer Bing Crosby.
The official music video for the song showcases an animated Bing Crosby playing Santa accompanied by V¡¯s late dog Yeontan, as they rode down the sleigh to spread Christmas cheer.
The song has received much praise from fans and critics, with many highlighting how V¡¯s vocals blended with Bing Crosby¡¯s voice. The song debuted at No. 3 on Billboard Hot No. 93 on the Hot 100, marking V¡¯s third entry on the chart following FRI(END)S and his Park Hyo Shin collab Winter Ahead.
V is now the only K-pop act to chart 3 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2024.