"Serving in the army, still slaying the charts!"

🔁 A Hidden Gem Turned Chart Sensation

Singer WOODZ (Cho Seung-youn) is making waves on Korean music charts — while currently serving in the military. His 2023 B-side track 'Drowning' is enjoying a surprise surge in popularity, nearly a year after its release.

As of April 8, 'Drowning' ranked No. 4 on Melon's Daily Chart, maintaining top-tier status after reaching its personal peak at No. 3 on April 6.

📈 Trending Across Platforms

The track also ranked No. 3 on YouTube Music's Weekly Chart (March 28 – April 3), following Jo Jjazz's 'Don't You Know?' and Jennie's 'like JENNIE'.

Originally released in April 2023 as part of WOODZ's 5th mini album 'OO-LI', the song was written and composed by WOODZ himself. It tells the emotional story of grief and longing after losing a loved one.

🎙️ The Military Stage That Sparked the Surge

The turning point? A performance of 'Drowning' in full military uniform during the 'Immortal Songs' Armed Forces Day Special in October 2023. The emotional delivery struck a chord with listeners, quickly becoming a sleeper hit.

At the time, the track had already fallen off the charts. But buzz from fans and clips circulating online breathed new life into the song — and now, it's dominating once again.

🪖 WOODZ's Military Update

WOODZ is currently fulfilling his military service as part of the Army Band Unit, with his discharge scheduled for July 21.

Until then, 'Drowning' continues to speak for him — heartfelt, powerful, and undeniably timeless.

[Photo Credit: EDAM Entertainment]