“JAZZ KING V”: Netizens rejoice as BTS' Taehyung’s ‘Winter Ahead’ becomes 20th most streamed jazz song surpassing Nat King Cole's 'L-O-V-E' in Spotify

BTS’ Taehyung’s ‘Winter Ahead’ becomes 20th most streamed jazz song surpassing Nat King Cole
BTS’ Taehyung’s ‘Winter Ahead’ becomes 20th most streamed jazz song surpassing Nat King Cole's 'L-O-V-E' in Spotify (Image via BIGHIT)

BTS' Taehyung’s independent track Winter Ahead recently made headlines after it surpassed Nat King Cole's L-O-V-E to become the 20th most streamed Jazz song in Spotify history. The BTS idol made Winter Ahead in collaboration with musician Park Hyo-shin, and the song debuted on November 29, 2024.

Fans of V were impressed with his latest milestone, and his followers swamped the internet with their admiration for their idol and his single. One X user said:

“JAZZ KING V CONGRATULATIONS TAEHYUNG CONGRATULATIONS V AND HYOSHIN”

Fans celebrate as BTS' Taehyung’s Winter Ahead becomes 20th most streamed jazz song

Several fans reacted to V’s new achievement for his jazz song. While many lauded him as jazz king, others felt Winter Ahead would be the jazz hit with 1 billion streams. A fan called it a big achievement while other followers of Tae claimed that no one else can do it like him.

“Congrats king. Let's gain more.. to the fastest 1B jazz song,” a fan wrote.
“Wow!!! This is BIG,” a fan expressed.
“I challenge anyone to do it with a jazz song other than Tae,” another admirer said.
“My love, his level has reached the point where he surpasses jazz. Personally, queen didn’t get any support or promotion, and he keeps pretending and walking. Oh Taehyung, is this the masterpiece that you have accomplished?” another fan commented.
“Winter Ahead the queen that you are!!,” a fan wrote.

Some fans stated that BTS' Taehyung made his mark without any support, promotion, or payola, while others dubbed Winter Ahead as amazing song.

“No promotion, no support, no payola, you walk and get trampled on, my pride, Taehyung,” another fan stated.
“KEEP STREAMING WINTER AHEAD WE HAVE A GOAL OF MAKING IT THE FASTEST JAZZ SONG IN HISTORY TO REACH 1 BILLION STREAMS. JAZZ KING V CONGRATULATIONS TAEHYUNG CONGRATULATIONS V AND HYOSHIN,” a fan stated.
“So proud of #VandParkHyoshin's amazing song,” another fan commented.
“MOST IMPACTFUL ASIAN MOST SUCCESSFUL SOLOIST CONGRATULATIONS TAEHYUNG BORAHAE TAEHYUNG I PURPLE YOU TAEHYUNG,” a fan wrote.

BTS' Taehyung gears up for military discharge in June 2025

The Slow Dancing vocalist was enlisted in South Korean military service in December 2023. He joined his duty along with his bandmate Kim Namjoon, aka RM. V is getting ready for his military release next month after completing his obligatory service.

Besides V, other members of the boy band, notably Jungkook, SUGA, and Jimin are also set for their military discharge in June. The completion of their individual services will lead to much anticipated BTS reunion.

As of now, Jin and J-hope of the seven member group have finished their training. They were freed from military in 2024.

Read more: “CONGRATULATIONS V”: Fans celebrate as BTS' Taehyung reportedly surpasses 10 billion Streams on Audio On-Demand Digital Streaming platforms globally

Edited by Vinayak Chakravorty