BTS fan club has announced The Warmest Winter, a lyrics transcription contest celebrating the release of Kim Taehyung’s Winter Ahead featuring Park Hyo Shin. As posted on BTS Weverse on November 29, the event invites ARMY members to handwrite their favorite lyrics from the song.
Running from November 29 to December 6, 2024, the contest offers 100 winners exclusive prizes, including an unreleased photo card and a special gift. The contest begins at 3 PM on Friday, November 29, and ends at 7 PM on Friday, December 6, 2024 (KST).
BTS announces The Warmest Winter lyrics transcription contest to celebrate Taehyung’s Winter Ahead
Only BTS ARMY Membership holders are eligible to participate. Fans must select their favorite part of Winter Ahead's lyrics. This can be a single sentence, a paragraph, or the entire song. Participants should handwrite their chosen lyrics using any medium, such as paper, a tablet, or a PC.
The handwritten work must then be posted on BTS Weverse with the hashtag #V_The_Warmest_Winter. Each post can include only one image, and the participant’s BTS Weverse nickname must also appear handwritten on the submission.
The results will be announced after 3 PM on Friday, December 13, 2024 (KST). Winners are required to submit their shipping information by 6 PM on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.
The submission process involves clicking “Check Ticket” on the winner’s page, navigating to the provided link, and entering the necessary details. Prizes will be shipped starting in January 2025. However, delays or restrictions may occur due to incomplete or incorrect shipping information or limitations in certain regions. Participants must adhere strictly to the event rules.
Fraudulent entries, such as copying or submitting someone else’s work, will result in disqualification. Submissions that maliciously damage or manipulate the artist’s image, or offensive comments, will not be considered. Such actions may also result in restrictions on BTS Weverse in the future. To qualify, all posts must include the hashtag #V_The_Warmest_Winter.
The event has several important conditions regarding personal information. Participants must be at least 14 years old, born on or before November 29, 2010.
Personal data, including Weverse ID, name, date of birth, and mobile phone number, will be collected for verifying eligibility. Information of non-winners will be discarded immediately after the announcement of results, while winners’ data will be retained until seven days after the event ends.
As mentioned on Weverse, personal information may also be shared with BIGHIT MUSIC and HYBE for verification purposes. Delivery within Korea requires providing addresses in Korean, while international participants must use English.
ARMY members are encouraged to participate and enjoy this opportunity to celebrate V’s music. The Warmest Winter not only highlights the emotional impact of Winter Ahead but also fosters creative engagement within the fan community.
BTS’ Taehyung drops Winter Ahead featuring Park Hyo-shin
BTS’ Taehyung, also known as V, dropped the music video for Winter Ahead on November 29, 2024. The track features renowned singer Park Hyo-shin. V recorded and filmed the song before starting his military service.
Winter Ahead is a jazz-pop track with a mellow atmosphere that blends the vocal tones of both artists. The song is composed by Grammy-winning artist Jesse Harris, known for Don't Know Why.
The six-minute track focuses on the warmth of being with loved ones. It highlights the peaceful voices of Taehyung and Park Hyo-shin. A cinematic version of the music video will be out on November 30.
A week later, on December 6, Taehyung will release his rendition of White Christmas. This classic song, first performed by Bing Crosby 80 years ago, will drop at 2 pm KST.
BTS' Taehyung is currently completing his mandatory military service as a South Korean citizen. He, along with fellow members Suga, RM, Jimin, and Jungkook, is expected to be discharged by June 2025.