Kyuhyun Serenade with 'The First Snow' Comeback, 'The Classic' Tops Global Charts

Singer Kyuhyun has ushered in the winter season with his melodious vocals and profound emotions.

Following the release of his new EP 'The Classic' on November 20th, Kyuhyun graced the stages of KBS2's 'Music Bank' on the 21st, followed by MBC's 'Show! Music Core' and SBS's 'Inkigayo', delivering captivating comeback performances of the title track 'The First Snow'.

On stage, Kyuhyun evoked a sense of deep resonance by elevating a restrained emotional line with his clear yet poignant vocals. His sincere voice, layered over lyrical piano melodies, melted into viewers' hearts like the first snow, stirring forgotten emotions.

'The First Snow,' a song that likens the poignant memories of love to the flow of seasons, has been praised for elevating the dignity of ballads once again through Kyuhyun's sweet vocals and rich expressiveness amidst a panorama of cyclical emotions.

The EP 'The Classic' features five ballad tracks imbued with a classic sensibility. Kyuhyun meticulously depicted the emotional arc of each song, conveying the inherent aesthetics of the ballad genre. The refined sound, focusing on the natural tones of the instruments, allowed listeners to reflect on the depth of ballads.

This effort has yielded remarkable results on charts both domestically and internationally. 'The Classic' secured the number one spot on the iTunes 'Top Album' charts in 10 countries and regions worldwide, including Hong Kong, Indonesia, Macau, Malaysia, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Singapore, Taiwan, and Vietnam. The title track, 'The First Snow,' also landed at number one on the Bugs real-time chart and ranked high on Melon's HOT100, demonstrating its immense popularity in South Korea.

Furthermore, Kyuhyun is set to hold his solo concert, '2025 Kyuhyun (KYUHYUN) Concert 'The Classic',' for three days from December 19th to 21st at the Olympic Hall in Olympic Park, Seoul. The concert sold out all seats immediately upon ticket release, highlighting his popularity. He plans to deliver an even richer year-end performance by incorporating an orchestra for this event.

Netizens reacted enthusiastically to Kyuhyun's comeback stages, commenting, 'Listening to 'The First Snow' truly makes it feel like winter has arrived,' 'Kyuhyun's vocals are always trustworthy,' and 'I really want to go to the concert too.' They praised his emotional performance.