Kim Taehyung’s “Winter Ahead”Achieves 100-Day Milestone on Apple Music
On April 21, 2025, BTS member Kim Taehyung celebrated a significant achievement as his jazz track “Winter Ahead,”featuring acclaimed artist Park Hyo-shin, marked 100 days on the Worldwide Apple Music Song charts. Released on November 29, 2024, through BigHit Music, with distribution by YG Plus and HYBE, the song has left a lasting impression on both fans and music enthusiasts alike.
The release was complemented by two visually stunning music videos posted on HYBE LABEL’s official YouTube channel, enhancing the song’s appeal and engaging a broader audience.
Musical Brilliance and Emotional Connection
“Winter Ahead”combines elements of jazz and pop, delivering a serene vibe that beautifully highlights the harmonious vocals of Kim Taehyung and Park Hyo-shin. The lyrics express a thoughtful message about finding happiness with someone by your side, striking a chord with listeners around the globe.
The news of Taehyung’s track dominating the Apple Music charts quickly spread across social media, exciting the BTS fandom. An enthusiastic fan remarked:
“Truly deserving of all the achievements… Kim Taehyung’s Winter Ahead is a masterpiece that transcends time and everything.”
The heartfelt reactions continued as fans expressed gratitude for the impactful nature of the “Winter Ahead”music video. One fan stated, “That’s a Jazz hit right there,”while another praised Taehyung for creating a video that is “visually poetic and emotionally profound,”encapsulating themes of love, loss, and the complexities of reality versus illusion.
“Winter Ahead”by V and Park Hyo-shin has indeed marked 100 days on the Worldwide Apple Music Song Chart. Released on November 29, 2024, this collaboration has shown remarkable staying power,”- a fan commented.
The anticipation for future chart-topping hits from Taehyung is high, with fans expressing their predictions. One user remarked:
“Taehyung’s Winter Ahead is going to dominate the charts in the future as well.”
Military Service and Recent Projects
On February 23, 2025, Kim Taehyung shared exciting news on Instagram, announcing his promotion to the rank of Sergeant. His celebratory post featured twelve images commemorating this milestone along with a personal message:
“I came to report Sergeant Kim’s survival! It’s D-107. The scary winter is over, and I’ll take care of myself in the warm spring and get ready for it.”
In addition to his military duties, Taehyung has continued to engage with his fans. Recently, he released a rendition of “White Christmas”in collaboration with Bing Crosby, which debuted on December 6, 2025, through Geffen Records.
Looking ahead, BTS’ Kim Taehyung is anticipated to complete his military service and be discharged in June 2025, after which fans are eagerly awaiting his next musical endeavors.