Edited by Han Sung Soo
Translated by Eungee Joh
Seoul in January
Once the warmth of the December lights fades, the real winter begins. January in Seoul paints the air with lingering puffs of frost, and the chill sparks a fresh determination to tackle the new year. It’s a time to shed regrets, like a brave sprout pushing through snow, fragile yet full of potential, aware of the challenges ahead.
Even in the face of a -20 degree Celsius cold snap, the streets are crowded with people wearing black long padding and hats pulled down. At 5 PM, cars on the Gangbyeon Expressway struggle to pick up speed, and people who have finished work stand in line at popular eateries for a quick meal. The unexpected snowfall makes the new year feel strangely real and the tips of our toes are calm at the starting point. Let these six songs bring warmth and peace to our minds this winter.
1. Eoh – Ash
2. Eoh – Fungus
3. Moonyul – Shade
4. Mot – cloudy City
5. Zion.T – Snow
6. I.U – Blueming
