EXO's Chanyeol releases a remake of 'Winter Sonata' OST, enhancing its emotional depth with his vocals as part of a 20th-anniversary project.
December/24/2025 19:02
EXO's Chanyeol has remade the OST (insert song) of 'Winter Sonata.' Chanyeol released 'From the Beginning to Now,' a reinterpretation of the OST from the drama 'Winter Sonata,' today (24th) at 6 PM through various music distribution sites. This remake was done as part of the Hallyu 20th anniversary project. 'From the Beginning to Now' is the main theme song of 'Winter Sonata' sung by Ryu, and with Chanyeol's voice added to the beautiful piano melody, it creates an even more poignant atmosphere. Through this project, Chanyeol presents an emotional ballad. The music, which was inserted into important scenes of the drama, heightened viewers' immersion, conveying new emotions through Chanyeol's voice. The project includes Park Jung-won, who was the music supervisor of 'Winter Sonata' at that time, as the executive producer, adding meaning. The music captivates listeners with a variety of instruments, featuring prominent piano melodies, strings, acoustic guitar, and majestic drum sounds. The Hallyu 20th anniversary project previously included contributions from Chuu, i-dle's Miyeon, and PENTAGON's Hui with 'Summer Scent,' 'Autumn in My Heart,' and 'My Memory,' respectively. Along with the main theme song sung by Chanyeol, the music from the participating artists is scheduled to be released sequentially this winter.
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