On November 25, 2024, Park Hyo-shin shared the official teaser clip of Winter Ahead, starring BTS' Taehyung, aka V, on his Instagram story. Park Hyo-shin is a South Korean ballad singer and musical theater actor who collaborated with the Grammy-nominated musician for their upcoming duet, Winter Ahead, set to drop on November 29, 2024.
In his Instagram story caption, Park Hyo-shin praised the BTS idol as a "great actor" and wrote:
"The teaser is finally out. He’s a great actor.. he has it all. The memories we shared together will be out soon… @/thv"
The BTS fandom was thrilled, and the screenshot of Park Hyo-shin's story went viral online. One fan wrote on X:
""He’s a great actor.. he has it all." Speaks volume"
ARMY (BTS fanbase) appreciated Park Hyo-shin for showing support towards Taehyung, as the BTS singer is fulfilling his mandatory military enlistment and isn't present to promote their upcoming song.
"I JUST GENUINELY LOVE THE WAY ALL HIS FRIENDS LOVE AND APPRECIATE HIS TALENT ALL THE TIME," one fan wrote.
""He’s a great actor.. he has it all." I can't get over this... it's so fulfilling to see Tae's talent get recognised," another fan wrote.
"Why does "memories we shared together" sound so romantic. "He is a great actor" I just know everyone around Tae is patiently waiting for actor Taehyung. "He has it all" like talent recognizing talent, I sobbed, he is surrounded by such supporting people, my Taeshin heart," another fan added.
Others wondered if Park Hyo-shin would also appear in the Winter Ahead music video.
"Hyoshin - talented professional person, his opinion is the thing I trust," one fan wrote.
"THAT MEANS HYOSHIN APPEARING IN THE MV RIGHT," another fan commented.
"I stan the right man. I envy those who get the privilege to truly love him and know him. The way they love him and speak of him… you just know he’s special." another fan remarked.
More about Park Hyo-shin and BTS' Taehyung's upcoming duet Winter Ahead
On November 25, 2024, the official teaser for Winter Ahead was released on YouTube by HYBE Labels. The music video teaser clip was also screened at the Shinsegae Square outdoor stage in South Korea, a prominent landmark in Seoul featuring a 1292.3㎡ LED at the top of the building.
Furthermore, Grammy-winning composer Jesse Harris collaborated with BTS' Taehyung and Park Hyo-shin for Winter Ahead. The music video will reportedly be around six minutes long, as per Park Hyo-shin's Marketing Director's personal blog post.
The song is reported to be a jazz-pop blend with calming and soothing beats. Winter Ahead touches on the theme of finding happiness with someone right by your side.
In other news, BTS' Taehyung's other single, White Christmas, will be released on December 6, 2024. The song is an homage to the late American music legend Bing Crosby.