On November 29, 2024, after just a week's notice from BigHit, a highly anticipated jazz collaboration between global superstar V and renowned South Korean balladeer Park Hyo Shin was released. Despite a two-year wait since filming, the song’s immediate success undoubtedly stems from the duo’s joint writing and production efforts.

Billboard has featured "Winter Ahead" in its curated list of the 27 Best Winter Songs for the Season. The article praises the track for its ability to evoke warmth and nostalgia on the very first day of winter, describing it as: "This jazzy, Charlie Brown-esque collab lands like a fresh crystal of snow — its expiration date goes beyond December 25."

While December kicks off the celebrations of the most wonderful time of the year, a great winter playlist can extend beyond Christmas trees and jingling bells. Winter Ahead is the perfect soundtrack for cozy nights and snowy mornings, carrying its charm weeks—and even months—after the final gifts are unwrapped.

Perfect for chilly winter evenings, "Winter Ahead" joins an elite lineup of seasonal classics like Ella Fitzgerald’s soulful ballads and Annie Lennox’s iconic hits, alongside modern tracks like The Neighbourhood’s "Sweater Weather" and Taylor Swift’s "Tis The Damn Season."

The track is available now on YouTube, Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, Tidal, Deezer, and other streaming platforms. Don’t miss this must-hear collaboration that captures the essence of winter.