“Mariah Carey of Korea”: ARMYs Celebrate as BTS' Taehyung’s ‘Winter Ahead’ becomes the biggest gainer on Global Spotify Chart, up 87 spots to #104

BTS’ Taehyung’s ‘Winter Ahead’ becomes the biggest gainer on Global Spotify Chart, up 87 spots to #104
BTS’ Taehyung’s ‘Winter Ahead’ becomes the biggest gainer on Global Spotify Chart, up 87 spots to #104 (Image via YouTube/@hybelabels)

BTS' Taehyung is continuing to dominate headlines in both the music and beauty industries. Recently, the idol was named ambassador for two beauty labels, namely YUNTH and TIRTIR. Shortly after this, the idol’s song Winter Ahead emerged as the biggest gainer on the Global Spotify Chart. As reported by the X handle of Pop Core, on November 10, the track has jumped about 87 spots on the Spotify Global Chart to around #104, with roughly 1.35 million streams.

Fans of V were thrilled to see the song rising in streaming numbers almost a year after its release. Therefore, BTS’ Taehyung’s fans filled social media with their appreciation for the idol and his song. One of them even called him the “Mariah Carey of Korea.”

“For those who don’t know, he’s like the Mariah Carey of Korea always releasing Christmas songs. He even has a collab with Bing Crosby. Get ready, this Christmas won’t be any different”

Fans rejoice as BTS' Taehyung’s Winter Ahead climbs up on Global Spotify charts

One of his fans commented:

“Me streaming this song in a blanket with hot chocolate like it’s a ritual”

Another follower commented:

“An 87 spot jump... that's not just algorithm noise. That's pure word-of-mouth. People are catching on to that absolutely timeless vocal pairing. It just proves that real quality will always, always find its audience.”

Another fan praised BTS' Taehyung’s voice and labeled Winter Ahead as the most beautiful jazz song.

“The most beautiful jazz song his voice is amazing, I listen to it every day.”

One of his followers wrote:

“It should be in every christmas playlist, it’s so for this season.”

An admirer commented that Tae’s Winter Ahead feels like soft snowfall.

“Winter Ahead feels like a soft snowfall on a quiet night V’s voice carries warmth even in the coldest season.”

Another admirer said Winter Ahead is a timeless masterpiece.

“this timeless masterpiece, it's finally Winter Ahead's season, Winter prince Taehyung's season.”

Another fan dubbed V as Korea’s winter prince.

“South Korea Winter Prince Kim Taehyung”

Tae’s Winter Ahead came out in November last year

Last year, while BTS' Taehyung was completing his military duty in Korea, BIGHIT dropped his prerecorded single Winter Ahead just in time for Christmas. Tae made this holiday-themed song in collaboration with another Korean musician, Park Hyoshin, which came out on November 29.

V has become known for his Christmas-themed releases. It’s not his first holiday-themed song. BTS' Taehyung recorded a posthumous duet version of White Christmas with his favorite jazz artist, Bing Crosby, which was released on December 6, 2024.

Edited by Ritika Pal