EXO Chanyeol Reimagines 'Winter Sonata' OST for Hallyu 20th Anniversary Project

EXO's Chanyeol is making headlines for his participation in the "Hallyu Start 20th Project Part 6," where he reinterprets a classic K-drama soundtrack. This project celebrates two decades of the Korean Wave, bringing renewed attention to iconic songs and their cultural impact.

Chanyeol lends his voice to "From the Beginning Until Now," the main title track from the influential KBS drama "Winter Sonata," originally sung by RYU. This drama, which first aired in 2002, played a pivotal role in popularizing Hallyu across Asia, particularly in Japan where it was broadcast in Korean on NHK in 2003. Chanyeol's rendition is described as a poignant ballad, featuring piano melodies, a 16-piece string section, acoustic guitar, and grand drum arrangements, with an accompanying video showcasing Sapporo's snowy landscapes.

Local bloggers express excitement for Chanyeol's emotional delivery, noting how his voice deepens the song's sorrowful and yearning quality. They highlight the significance of his contribution to the project, connecting a contemporary K-pop idol with a foundational piece of Hallyu history, offering fans a moving ballad performance.