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‘The First Snow,’ an iconic winter song by EXO from 2013, has once again made its way back onto major music charts in South Korea. It steadily climbs as the country embraces the winter season.
This 11-year-old holiday classic is no stranger to a resurgence; it re-enters the charts every year as Christmas approaches. This proves its enduring charm and timeless appeal during the festive season.
Even after over a decade, its consistent appearance on Korean music charts raises the question: what could be driving its long-lasting appeal? Dive deeper into this article to learn about the several factors contributing to this yearly phenomenon.
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EXO’s ‘The First Snow’ Entering Local Music Charts Since 2022
‘The First Snow’ by EXO—the so-called "Mariah Carey" of Korea—came out on Dec. 9, 2013. It is a B-side track in the group's winter mini album “Miracles in December.”
Nine years after its release, the holiday song re-entered local charts in 2022, specifically on different MelOn charts. They are among the hardest charts to rank in, especially if the song was released way back. Since then, it has been appearing on not only MelOn but other music charts in South Korea.
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Last year, the song went viral due to the trending dance challenge set to a quicker rendition of the song. Aside from EXO-Ls and K-pop artists, the EXO members took on the challenge, sharing videos
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