The jazz-pop collaboration will be unveiled on November 29th
V of 21st century pop icons BTS will release his new digital single, “Winter Ahead (with Park Hyo Shin)” on November 29th via BigHit Music.
Through an announcement via the global fandom platform Weverse and BTS’ official social media channels, V’s digital single will continue his tradition of releases that evoke the feeling of winter, such as “Snow Flower,” “Christmas Tree,” and “Wherever U R.” This year, V returns with a collaboration that perfectly captures the end-of-year spirit with South Korean ballad singer Park Hyo Shin, known for his powerful and expressive voice.
“Winter Ahead” was inspired by V’s wish for his fans to have a warm and joyful winter. A jazz enthusiast, V reached out to Park Hyo Shin, with whom he has a longstanding friendship, to propose creating a winter-themed single. Park Hyo Shin happily took part in creating a jazz-pop track that reflects both of their tastes, shaped by thoughtful development and careful attention to every detail over time.
The evocative lyrics were written by Jesse Harris, who is best known for penning Norah Jones’ hit “Don’t Know Why.” The poetic words blend seamlessly with the warm melody, while the smooth, soothing vocals of V and Park Hyo Shin bring a comforting sense of warmth to listeners.
Setting the stage for the holiday season, “Winter Ahead” arrives just one week before the highly anticipated release of “White Christmas,” V’s duet with the legendary Bing Crosby, dropping on December 6th. “White Christmas,” originally released in 1942 by Bing Crosby and beloved worldwide, will be brought to life again by V with his unique touch to this timeless classic to deliver warmth and joy just in time for the holidays.
