BTS' V and Bing Crosby have a “White Christmas” duet coming up

More than 80 years after its release, Bing Crosby's beloved holiday hit “White Christmas” is getting a Bangtan boost from V of BTS.

Announced on Wednesday (November 6), the 28-year-old K-pop star will join the late legend on a remix of her 1942 hit, out December 6. Released in collaboration with Bing Crosby Estate, Primary Wave Music and Geffen Records, 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 feature on a song with my all-time favorite jazz artist, Bing Crosby,” V said in a statement about the track. “I grew up listening to his song 'It's Been a Long, Long Time' countless times a day, and I feel incredibly lucky and honored to have sang along to 'White Christmas' in the voice of someone I know hold an idol.”

“As I am a big fan of his, I sang for him with the utmost sincerity and admiration,” continued the South Korean superstar, who previously covered “It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas,” whose version by Crosby peaked at No. 30 the Holiday Streaming Songs, #8 on the Holiday Airplay charts and #14 on the Holiday Digital Song Sales charts. “I hope many people enjoy singing it as much as I do. Finally, I wish everyone who listens to the song a wonderful Christmas time.”

Originally recorded for the 1942 film Holiday Inn and later featured heavily in the 1954 film White ChristmasCrosby's enduring hit is widely considered the best-selling single of all time. It was released a full 16 years before the Billboard Hot 100 was introduced in 1958, but premiered on the charts in December of that year and later peaked at number 12 in 1962.

Crosby died in 1977. His daughter Mary Crosby said in a statement about her father's new posthumous collaboration: “As a family, we are thrilled to have V and Dad sing this ultimate Christmas song together.” Their voices harmonize beautifully and capture the holiday spirit in the best way possible a.”

The legendary artist's son Harry added: “We're delighted that V will help share the joy of this timeless Christmas song.”

The holiday team arrives approximately nine months after the release of V's solo single “FRI(END)S,” which peaked at No. 65 on the Hot 100. Last December, he teamed up with Umi for a duet titled “Wherever U R.”

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

Check out Bing Crosby and V's cover of “White Christmas” below.