"Serious Snow" (Chinese: 认真的雪; pinyin: Rènzhēndexuě) is a song by Chinese singer-songwriter Joker Xue. It was released on June 9, 2006, as part of his debut album Jacky (2006) and then included on his compilation album Unfinished Songs (2009) under Shang Teng; both have been acquired by Xue's own label Chaoshi Music. The song was written and composed by Xue.
Xue gained widespread attention due to "Serious Snow". It is credited as establishing the "Xue Style Love Songs", for which he is well-known.
"Serious Snow" performed well on charts and was one of the highest downloaded ringtones of the year. It is a staple in the setlist for Xue's three concert tours: I Think I've Seen You Somewhere Tour (2017), Skyscraper World Tour (2018-2019), and Extraterrestrial World Tour (2021-2025).
Background "Serious Snow" was inspired by Xue's first heartbreak. As Xue was writing the song, he sought feedback from producers multiple times but was always told to "do it boldly", a response that frustrated Xue until the album was completed and he understood the freedom he was given to create the music he wants.
Xue wrote the song after his girlfriend ended their relationship and it was snowing at the time when it hadn't snowed in Shanghai for many years, so the inspiration struck. When reflecting back on the song, Xue said his perspective on love was "quite childish" as it was focused on not wanting his lover to leave.
Music video The music video for "Serious Snow" was directed by Jacky Lee and starred Xue and Jia Qing as the male and female leads. To capture the atmosphere of the song, the music video incorporated use of snow in multiple settings: outside the window, flurrying as Xue sang, and falling indoor.
Accolades + Awards and nominations for "Serious Snow" Award Year Category Work Result China's Original Music Popular Chart中国原创音乐流行榜季选颁奖典礼 2006 Most Popular New Artist (Male)内地最佳新人奖 "Serious Snow" 2007 Top Hit (Mainland)内地金曲 "Serious Snow" Chinese Top Ten Music Awards东方风云榜颁奖典礼 2007 Top 10 Hits of the Year十大金曲 "Serious Snow" 2013 Twenty Years of Top Hits二十年至尊金曲 "Serious Snow" 2023 Top Songs from the Past 30 Years三十年至尊金曲 "Serious Snow" Migu Music Awards音乐盛典咪咕汇 2008 Most Promising Creative Idol最具潜力创作偶像 "Serious Snow"
Credits and personnel Joker Xue – vocals, lyrics, composition Cheng Peng – arrangement Jacky Lee – director
Release history + Release dates and formatsRegionDateFormatLabelVarious June 9, 2006Shang Teng
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