BTS V's Winter Ahead Tops Billboard Holiday Chart

BTS member V has achieved a significant milestone with his holiday single 'Winter Ahead', which has debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Holiday Digital Song Sales chart, dethroning Mariah Carey's iconic track 'All I Want for Christmas Is You'. Released on November 29, the collaboration with Park Hyo-shin sold 10,300 copies compared to Carey's 3,200 copies in the latest tracking period. 'Winter Ahead' also made its way onto the Holiday 100 chart at No. 62 and entered the Hot 100 at No. 99, marking V's fifth solo entry on that chart. Fans, known as ARMY, celebrated this achievement on social media, expressing immense pride in V's success. Meanwhile, Mariah Carey continues to hold the top position on several other charts, reflecting her enduring popularity during the holiday season. This momentary shift underscores the impact of streaming and digital sales in shaping contemporary music rankings.