Winter Playlist

fromis_9 and V Shine with Steady Growth in the Winter Playlist Season

A look at the 7-day accumulated streaming increases observed alongside top winter and carol tracks.


As of December 6, 2025, the Spotify South Korea Daily Chart reflects the return of winter favorites. EXO’s ‘The First Snow,’ Jung Seung Hwan’s ‘Snowman,’ Ariana Grande’s ‘Santa Tell Me,’ and Wham!’s ‘Last Christmas’ continue to dominate the seasonal lineup, while fromis_9’s ‘White Memories’ and V’s ‘Winter Ahead’ show notable upward momentum with 7-day accumulated streaming growth. ‘The First Snow’ recorded +14,527 streams, and ‘White Memories’ reached +23,826 streams over 7 days—evidence of how these tracks naturally reenter listeners’ playlists during the season.

 

‘White Memories’ carries fromis_9’s warm, delicate vocal color, capturing the quiet glow of winter and contributing to the steady rise in streaming. Short audio clips and fan-shared winter vlog playlists have helped the track circulate organically, reinforcing its soft emotional tone. Its gentle atmosphere aligns seamlessly with the season, supporting strong replay value.

 

V’s ‘Winter Ahead’ highlights emotional vocals and minimalistic production, delivering the feeling of a calm winter walk. Fan communities have been posting reflections and playlist pairings, showing that the track is being consumed naturally alongside traditional seasonal music. Platform data also reflects a gradual increase in plays, adding diversity to the winter soundscape.

Within a chart dominated by carols and winter staples, the steady performance of these two tracks demonstrates how K-POP and seasonal music can coexist harmoniously. They add emotional depth to listeners’ daily playlists, expanding the range of winter listening experiences.

With consistent streaming growth, fromis_9 and V’s winter singles maintain a clear presence even amid peak seasonal music trends.