Kpop : Snowman (눈사람) by Jung SH — A Poetic Winter Ballad Written by IU
“Snowman” by Jung Seung Hwan is a heartfelt Korean ballad written by IU, expressing love, parting, and time through poetic winter imagery. Explore its full lyrics and emotional meaning below.
🌨 Introduction: A Winter Poem in Melody
Among countless K-pop ballads, Snowman (눈사람) stands out for its pure lyricism.
Written by IU (아이유) and sung by Jung Seung Hwan (정승환), this 2018 release captures the ephemeral beauty of love and farewell, likening it to melting snow in early spring.
IU’s lyrics are delicate yet powerful, painting the image of someone quietly staying behind, watching a loved one walk away — yet wishing for their happiness.
🎧 Song Information
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Title | 눈사람 (Snowman) |
| Artist | 정승환 (Jung Seung Hwan) |
| Lyricist | 아이유 (IU) |
| Composer | 이종훈 (Lee Jong-hoon) |
| Release Date | December 24, 2018 |
| Genre | Ballad / K-pop |
🕊 Full Korean Lyrics
멀리 배웅하던 길
여전히 나는 그곳에 서서
그대가 사랑한
이 계절의 오고 감을 봅니다아무 노력 말아요
버거울 땐 언제든
나의 이름을 잊어요
꽃잎이 번지면
당신께도 새로운 봄이 오겠죠시간이 걸려도
그대 반드시 행복해지세요
그 다음 말은 이젠
내가 해줄 수 없어서
마음속에만 둘게요꽃잎이 번지면
그럼에도 새로운 봄이 오겠죠
한참이 걸려도
그대 반드시 행복해지세요끝 눈이 와요
혹시 그대 보고 있나요
슬퍼지도록 시리던
우리의 그 계절이 가요마지막으로 날
떠올려 준다면 안 되나요
다시 한 번 더 같은 마음이고 싶어
우릴 보내기 전에
몹시 사랑한 날들
영원히 나는 이 자리에서
💌 Lyric Analysis — IU’s Poetic Touch
IU’s writing in Snowman feels more like modern Korean poetry than pop lyrics.
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“멀리 배웅하던 길, 여전히 나는 그곳에 서서”
→ The narrator remains where love ended — frozen in time — just like a snowman that cannot move, yet continues to watch. -
“꽃잎이 번지면 당신께도 새로운 봄이 오겠죠”
→ The melting snow becomes spring flowers, symbolizing renewal and the courage to let go. -
“그대 반드시 행복해지세요”
→ A farewell message repeated twice — it’s both a wish and a blessing, reflecting acceptance after heartbreak. -
“끝 눈이 와요… 우리의 그 계절이 가요”
→ The falling snow marks the end of a season, the end of love — a metaphor for impermanence and peace.
Each line flows like a quiet whisper, balancing pain and tenderness, loss and gratitude — which is IU’s signature lyrical tone.
🕯 Why It Resonates
The strength of Snowman lies in its restraint.
Rather than dramatizing heartbreak, it chooses stillness — the unspoken moments after goodbye.
Jung Seung Hwan’s emotional delivery, paired with IU’s introspective words, creates a timeless winter ballad that continues to comfort listeners years after its release.
📖 Conclusion
Snowman is not just a love song — it’s a farewell letter set in snow, where every word melts softly into silence.
IU’s lyrical craftsmanship transforms simple imagery into profound emotion, making this one of the most poetic songs in modern K-pop.
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