December brings a flurry of surprises, and this time, it’s granting EXO-Ls another reason to celebrate: EXO The First Snow 1st Win at KBS Music Bank this week. This song has perennially topped the charts as a beloved Christmas anthem in South Korea. However, this year held something extraordinary—the track not only trended but went viral across the internet, sparking a dance craze that had everyone joining in.
Originally featured as a B-side track on the 2013 winter mini-album Miracles In December, EXO’s The First Snow has established itself as a constant favourite, consistently re-entering Korean music charts year after year. Recently, on December 19, the song achieved another significant milestone by claiming the top spot on Melon’s Top 100 chart, marking its first ascent to No. 1. This melodic gem has also solidified its popularity on Spotify, standing out as one of EXO’s most beloved tracks. It also got the top spot on the Circle Digital Chart, showing how much people really like it and how well it connects with listeners.
EXO members joined the dance challenge this year, sparked by Lay Zhang’s TikTok video. Responding to fans’ requests, other members also took on the challenge. The First Snow is an incredibly soothing song that feels deserving of its recent win, although some believe it should have received recognition earlier. Nonetheless, its victory has brought immense satisfaction to fans, showcasing that even after a decade, this song continues to make history, leaving fans overjoyed.
EXO-L flooded X (formerly known as Twitter) with celebrations and their joy over the victory. One tweet reads: ‘Still can’t believe it. Congratulations to all EXO-Ls! And, of course, infinite thanks to EXO for singing this beautiful song that has been blessing our ears for 10 years. A true Miracle in December. We are one. EXO Saranghaja. #TheFirstSnow1stWin #EXO @weareoneEXO.’ People even call EXO a legendary K-pop group, and this win is something they totally deserve. Another viewer writes, ‘Well-deserved!!!! Congratulations, my loves!!! #EXO #엑소 #weareoneEXO #첫눈 #TheFirstSnow1stWin.’
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Fans also shared how much they are missing Kai as he is presently serving in the military. One tweet reads, ‘#TheFirstSnow1stWin Exo deserves it and more. We miss you, Kai.’ Another tweet says, ‘If it were Jongin, he would come now and say, ‘I love you much more, and you cannot compete with me in loving you.’ #TheFirstSnow1stWin #EXO122ndWin @weareoneEXO @B_hundred_Hyun.’
Check out the fans’ reaction to EXO The First Snow 1st Win on X
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