Christmas Tree by BTS V has achieved a remarkable milestone on Spotify. The song has surpassed 300 million streams on the platform, making it the fastest solo song by a Korean soloist to reach this mark. The song was released on December 24, 2021, as part of the soundtrack of the hit drama Our Beloved Summer, starring V’s close friend Choi Woo Shik and Kim Da Mi. It took only 544 days for Christmas Tree to reach 300 million streams, breaking the previous record held by Jennie’s Solo, which took 961 days, and Euphoria by Jungkook, which took 1196 days.
Christmas Tree is a warm and romantic ballad that expresses the feelings of the main characters in Our Beloved Summer, a comedy that revolves around an ex-couple who reunite after their high school documentary goes viral. The song features V’s soothing vocals and a soft acoustic guitar melody, creating a cozy and nostalgic atmosphere. The lyrics are written by Kim Kyung Hee and Nam Hye Seung, who also composed and produced the song.
Christmas Tree is not only a success on Spotify, but also on other platforms and charts. The song debuted at number 79 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it V’s first solo entry on the chart. It also topped iTunes charts in 98 countries, including major music markets like UK, Canada, and France. It was number one on Bugs Chart and Billboard Daily Hot Trending Songs Chart in South Korea. It also became the fastest Korean OST to reach 300 million streams on Spotify.
Christmas Tree is one of the many gifts that V has given to his fans as a solo artist. He has previously released songs like Scenery, Winter Bear, Sweet Night, and Snow Flower, showcasing his versatility and artistry. He is currently working on his debut solo album, which he plans to release later this year.