BTS' V to Release Remix of Bing Crosby's "White Christmas": Here's When It Arrives

More than 80 years after its release, Bing Crosby‘s classic holiday 1942 hit “White Christmas” is getting a new rendition from V of BTS. 

The 28-year-old K-pop idol's remix of the late legend smash is set to arrive on December 6. Released in partnership with the Bing Crosby Estate, Primary Wave Music, and Geffen Records.

As announced Wednesday, the project is described as an “era-bridging” collaboration and comes 47 years after Crosby’s last cross-generational duet: 1977’s “Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy” 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,” V said in a statement. “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,” continued the South Korean superstar, who previously covered “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas,” of which Crosby’s take peaked at No. 30 on the Holiday Streaming Songs, No. 8 on the Holiday Airplay and No. 14 on the Holiday Digital Song Sales charts. 

“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.”

Originally recorded for the 1942 movie "Holiday Inn" and later heavily featured in the 1954 movie "White Christmas", Crosby’s enduring hit is widely renowned as the bestselling single of all time. 

Mary, Crosby's daughter, said in a statement about her father’s new posthumous collaboration, “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,”.

“We are happy that V will help share the joy of this timeless Christmas song," the legendary performer’s son Harry added.

The holiday team-up will arrive about nine months after the release of V’s solo single “FRI(END)S”. Last December, he teamed up with Umi for a duet titled “Wherever U R.”

V is currently in the midst of his mandatory enlistment period in the South Korean military, as are four of his BTS bandmates: SUGA, RM, Jimin, and Jungkook. Earlier this year, Jin and J-Hope separately finished their military service and full-band activities are expected to resume in 2025.