Jingle Bell K-pop: All the songs we want on a BTS Christmas album

BTS has never released a full group Christmas album, yet the K-pop group’s holiday performances and remixes have kept fans hoping for one. Their ARMY has watched the band perform seasonal tracks at festivals and on television, and members have dropped solo holiday songs in the years since. The question remains what a complete BTS Christmas record might sound like if the seven members ever gathered to make one.

BTS & Christmas

The group first leaned into holiday material in 2019 at the SBS Gayo Daejeon festival, delivering group numbers and solo ballads that included “O Holy Night,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” and “Silent Night.” Snow machines and festive staging framed the performances. In late 2020, BTS joined Disney’s holiday singalong special for a version of “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town.” That same month the band issued a “Dynamite” holiday remix featuring sleigh bells and a lighthearted video. The following year brought a “Butter” holiday remix released in December 2021 that continued the seasonal thread. Individual members have also released their own holiday tracks, extending the group’s festive footprint beyond full-band projects.

“All I Want For Christmas Is You”

Mariah Carey’s upbeat classic carries a driving beat that would suit BTS’s performance style. The song’s percussion and quick tempo already lend themselves to choreography, and the band’s history of reworking pop hits suggests they could turn the track into a high-energy set piece. A BTS arrangement would likely highlight both the vocals and the synchronized movement that defines their live shows.

“Do They Know It’s Christmas”

The 1984 charity single originally brought together European artists for famine relief. Its message about global need remains relevant decades later. BTS has experience performing on large platforms and raising awareness through music, so a new take could spotlight ongoing causes without tying the song to any single crisis. The track’s structure allows for layered harmonies and a collective vocal moment that would fit the group’s strengths.

“Do You Hear What I Hear”

This carol moves between quiet verses and swelling choruses. BTS has shown they can shift from powerful choreography to restrained ballad work, and the song’s gentle melody would give the vocalists room to stretch. A stripped arrangement could balance the dance-heavy material that usually dominates their set lists.

“Believe”

Josh Groban’s “Believe” from The Polar Express soundtrack offers a sweeping ballad that would contrast with faster holiday tracks. The song’s emotional build would suit the group’s ability to deliver sincere performances. Placing it near the middle of a Christmas album would give listeners a reflective pause between upbeat numbers.

Member Solo Holiday Releases

Several BTS members have issued individual holiday songs since 2020. Jimin released “Christmas Love” that year, while V dropped “Snow Flower” in 2020 and “Christmas Tree” in 2021. V later covered “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” in 2022 and teamed with Park Hyo Shin for the 2024 duet “Winter Ahead.” Jin issued a holiday remix of “Running Wild” the same year. These tracks show how members have explored seasonal music on their own schedules.

Butter Holiday Remix and Later Remixes

After the 2020 “Dynamite” holiday version, BTS followed with a “Butter” holiday remix in December 2021. The track added seasonal production touches while keeping the original song’s bright energy. The release kept the group’s name attached to holiday playlists even as members focused on solo work and military service.

Ongoing Fan Demand for Group Holiday Music

ARMY has continued to request a full-group Christmas project. Fans compile member solo tracks into unofficial playlists and discuss the idea on forums, keeping the concept active years after the initial 2019 and 2020 performances. The absence of an official album has not quieted the conversation.

Potential for Future Group Holiday Content

BTS completed military service and confirmed a new group album for March 20, 2026. With the full lineup active again, seasonal music could appear in future projects. A holiday album or single would fit the pattern of other groups that return with seasonal releases after long breaks. The wishlist that began with those early festival performances remains open.

The songs listed here represent the kind of material fans imagine on a BTS Christmas record. Whether the group ever records one remains to be seen, but the existing performances and member releases prove the band can handle holiday music when the timing works. ARMY will keep listening for the next festive surprise.