Despite being a non-title track from the winter special album “Miracles in December” released in 2013, “First Snow” continues to be cherished by fans as a timeless masterpiece
“First Snow” is an acoustic pop song with nostalgic lyrics reminiscing about a past love during the first snow, fresh sensibility and calm melody.
Upon its release, “First Snow” gained popularity as a winter carol. It consistently reappeared on domestic music charts during the winter season. The song’s ability to climb the charts during winters, coupled with its resurgence every year, contributed to its enduring success.
With winter approaching, “First Snow” once again secured a spot on music charts, achieving an even higher rank than previous years. Its recent 2nd position on KBS’s “Music Bank” and 6th on Melon’s “Top 100” highlight its continued influence.
Media outlets attribute the song’s sustained popularity to the SNS challenge trend known as the “First Snow Challenge”, where users creatively reinterpret the song’s choreography by playing it at a faster speed. This challenge went viral on platforms like Instagram Reels and TikTok, especially among the younger generation, leading to increased interest and participation from idol groups, including EXO’s juniors.
While many new songs are being released by various artists, “First Snow”, despite being a decade old, successfully competes with them. The primary reason is identified as the trend-setting influence of the SNS challenge. Good songs like “First Snow” can transcend time and continue to resonate with people, making them classics that stand the test of changing eras.
Source: Daum
