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BTS members V, Jimin and Jungkook sent out Christmas wishes to ARMYs in their own sweet ways. From a holiday cover to a love letter for his followers,
the band's 'maknae line' knows how to spread joys in their individual manner to ensure their fandom has no complaints. This is the trio's first Christmas and New Year after their military discharge in June this year. The three youngest BTS members often send gratitude through their social media accounts to spread smiles. And this holiday is no different. Despite being busy with working on BTS' comeback album and world tour, with the other members, Jin, j-Hope, Suga and RM, they did their bit ahead of welcoming 2026.
Jungkook's The Christmas Song cover
On December 23, Jungkook released a cover of Johnny Stimson's The Christmas Song via the label Big Hit Music. His version of the 2020 song by the American singer reinterpreted the jazz classic popularised by Nat King Cole in 1961. Jungkook's winter song included a video of Seoul's nightscape, which he filmed himself. This surprise song marks his first official release since his military discharge. For fans, this is a subtle build-up to BTS' full-group comeback in 2026.
V's surprise Christmas gift
Kim Taehyung aka V went live on Weverse for about three minutes on Wednesday. ARMYs guessed his excitement as soon as he got home. He had a heartwarming Christmas moment to share with them after receiving a surprise gift from a taxi driver. V revealed, "I turned this on for a moment because I have something to brag about. Listen to this."
Showing a chocolate in his hand, V said, "On my way home in a taxi today, the driver said, ‘This is a surprise gift, a surprise gift. A Christmas present—Turkish chocolate,’ and gave it to me. So I thanked him, really thanked him, and accepted it. I came here just to brag about that." V's excitement left fans melting, who said the idol was clearly touched by the unexpected kindness.
Interestingly, the chocolate was revealed to be Tubana chocolate from Türkiye, which was quickly sold out. Its manufacturer, Tayas Gida, announced a restock four hours later, only to fly off the shelves again immediately.
RM's Christmas wish
BTS leader RM wished fans on Christmas with a photo of a plate of jajangmyeon. He posted it as a story on his official Instagram handle.
5 years of Jimin's Christmas Love
Meanwhile, the day also marks 5 years of Jimin's single Christmas Love, which he released via BTS' blog during the pandemic in 2020. The idol co-wrote and co-composed the song inspired by his first snowfall. He had back then, also written a letter to ARMYs, expressing hope. Fans started trending the letter again on social media to celebrate the song's 5 years. An excerpt from the lengthy note read, "As we grow up, we become responsible for something and that responsibility makes us, who were pure and genuine, age. I wonder if it makes us hide our emotions a little bit... You are all always worthy to be loved... I worked hard making this song with only one wish, that all of you will be happy people."
