If you are a fan of BTS, you probably know that V (also known as Taehyung) has a beautiful voice and a knack for writing and composing songs. But did you know that he also made history with his solo OST song, Christmas Tree?
Christmas Tree is a song recorded by V for the soundtrack of the South Korean television series Our Beloved Summer, a romantic comedy starring his close friend Choi Woo Shik. The song was released on December 24, 2021, as a surprise gift for his fans and the drama viewers.
The song is a warm ballad with a soft acoustic guitar melody that expresses the feelings of the main characters who reunite after years of separation. V’s soothing vocals and heartfelt lyrics convey the emotions of longing, nostalgia, and love.
Christmas Tree has received rave reviews from critics and fans alike, who praised V’s vocal skills, musicality, and versatility. The song also achieved impressive feats on various music charts, both domestically and internationally.
One of the most recent achievements of Christmas Tree is that it has surpassed 3 million streams on Spotify South Korea chart, making it the first solo OST by a Korean soloist in history to do so. This is a remarkable milestone.
Christmas Tree also topped the iTunes Song Chart in 98 countries, including major music markets like UK, Canada, and France. It also ranked #1 on Bugs Chart, #2 on Billboard Daily Hot Trending Songs Chart, and #2 on Melon Daily Chart. The song peaked at #18 on Gaon Digital Chart and it became the first Korean OST in history to enter Billboard Hot 100.
With Christmas Tree, Taehyung has proven once again that he is not only a member of the world’s biggest boy band, but also a talented solo artist who can create and deliver quality music that touches people’s hearts. He has also shown his support and friendship for his fellow actor Choi Woo Shik, who starred in the drama that inspired the song.
If you haven’t listened to Christmas Tree yet, you can check it out on Spotify, YouTube, or other streaming platforms. You can also watch Our Beloved Summer on SBS TV or Netflix to enjoy the story and the soundtrack. You won’t regret it!