Is WOODZ's "Drowning" the frontrunner for 'Song of the Year'?

WOODZ's song "Drowning" has made a surprising comeback in 2025, rocketing up the charts and winning worldwide attention as a surprise smash. Now, Korean netizens are optimistic that the heartbreaking song will win this year's prized 'Song of the Year' award.

Originally published in 2023, "Drowning" regained fame after WOODZ's performance on the music competition show 'Immortal Songs' went viral. The live performance, captured during his necessary military duty, showcased WOODZ's emotional depth and flawless vocal control, creating an indelible effect on viewers and listeners.

Since then, the song has grown in popularity on streaming platforms, reaching Melon's Top 100 for the first time since its debut and remaining a continuous presence in daily top rankings. Netizens describe the tune as a masterpiece that eerily portrays the emotion of grief, similar to slowly drowning.