Another winter song. Yesss to the holidays and a second yes to my birthday month. I love Christmas.

On the 9th of December, Sung Si-kyung released a new single titled “First Winter” which happens to feature IU. Sung Si-kyung is a South Korean ballad singer that officially debuted in 2001 with the album – Like the First Time. He has also hosted a good number of South Korean variety shows like 2 Days & 1 Night, Witch Hunt, etc. He is managed by Jellyfish Entertainment. Since debut, he has released seven studio albums in Korean and two studio albums in Japanese. Sung Si-kyung and IU worked together in 2010 on the song “It’s You”, so “First Winter” marks a reunion between both singers after 9 years.

(Note – this is a real-time review, meaning I am typing down my exact thoughts while listening to this song.)

Reaction to Official MV for First Winter: 

• I love a good ballad and the way this started already pleases me.
• I would love to learn how to play the piano. It is one of the most fascinating instrumentals ever.
• The cinematography for this music video is stunning. I have a keen interest in landscape videography and photography, so whenever I see such aesthetics, I am sold.
• I wish this video had English subtitles, but unfortunately, it does not.
• Sung Si-kyung sounds incredible, and IU soft voice compliments his soulful voice really well.
• Their harmonization is so beautiful, I literally got chills from the harmonies.
• The music video is lovely. I love the colours and how the city lights were showcased.
• This is a simple track, but their voices together are really bringing the desired complexity needed to grab my attention.
• The song is so short, WHY? I NEED MORE TIME.
• Okay, so the actual song is longer, but the MV was made short. Time to head to Spotify for the full track.
• The actual song is 4 minutes long.
• It looks like IU’s first verse was cut out from the music video.
• Honestly, such calm and soothing songs are perfect for winter.
• IU’s voice is so soft and pretty. Her voice always gives off a comforting feeling.
• Sung Si-kyung’s voice is a blessing to my ears as well.
• This is the kind of song that I could play before going to bed. It is so peaceful.
• This is going on my playlist right now.
• Merry Christmas in advance to all my readers.
• Thank you, IU and Sung Si-kyung, for collaborating again. This is such a masterpiece. I LOVE IT.
• Time to look for a video with English subs.
• So the song is about a couple celebrating their first winter together.
• Okay, my rating for “First Winter” is a solid 10/10.
• This song is definitely going to be on my Winter Playlist.