Photo Credit: Geffen / Primary Wave / BIGHIT Music
BTS’ V records a duet rendition of Bing Crosby’s timeless 1942 holiday classic, ‘White Christmas.’
K-pop icon V of BTS and the legendary Bing Crosby have announced the release of “White Christmas (with V of BTS),” a new duet rendition of Crosby’s 1942 classic holiday hit. In partnership with the Bing Crosby Estate, Primary Wave Music, and Geffen Records, the duet arrives just in time for the holiday season on December 6.
The collaboration is a testament to V’s long-standing admiration for Bing Crosby, expressed through social media posts and content that led to playful exchanges with Bing Crosby’s legacy, sparking excitement and anticipation among BTS’ fandom, the ARMY.
The collaboration brings together global icons across two eras as V continues an exciting legacy of Bing Crosby’s holiday duets, celebrating 47 years since his last cross-generational collaboration in 1977 with David Bowie.
“I’m so grateful to have had the chance to be featured in a song with my all-time favorite jazz artist, Bing Crosby,” said V. “I grew up listening to his song, ‘It’s Been a Long, Long Time,’ countless times a day, and I feel incredibly fortunate and honored to have sung along on ‘White Christmas’ with the voice of someone I consider an idol. Being a huge fan of his, I sang with the utmost sincerity and admiration for him, and I hope many people enjoy it as much as I enjoyed singing it. Lastly, I wish a lovely holiday season to everyone listening to the song.”
Mary Crosby, Bing Crosby’s daughter, said, “As a family, we are thrilled to have V and Dad singing together on this ultimate Christmas song. Their voices blend beautifully, capturing the holiday spirit in the best possible way.” Harry Crosby, his son, added, “We are incredibly excited about V joining Dad for the duet of ‘White Christmas.’ We are happy that V will help share the joy of this timeless Christmas song.”
With winter drawing near, the duet serves as a heartfelt gift to connect fans and listeners worldwide, filling them with the warmth and joy of the season. The holiday classic is accompanied by an exclusive holiday-themed vinyl, CD, and merchandise.
Fans can choose between distinct vinyl variants: a Holiday Picture Disc Vinyl and a Zoetrope Snowflake Vinyl. There are also two exclusive options for CD collectors: a Pink Picture Disc and a Snowflake CD.