It’s a collaboration we didn’t see coming! Idol-actor Yim Siwan and Winter of K-pop girl group aespa have collaborated for the single “Win For You.”

What made the collaboration even more special is that it’s the official theme song of the 2024 ITFF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals. 

It is meant to honor the athletes who are set to compete in the competition, as well as provide motivation for them. 

First teased on September 19, the music video for the track was released on Thursday, September 21. 

In the five-minute official music video for “Win For You,” scenes of the athletes training for the competition were featured. 

Additionally, the vocals of both Siwan and Winter were given more depth through the help of an orchestra. 

“Can you hear my heart cry out to you now? This could be the moment we reach for the stars,” the two sang, with the song being a mixture of English and Korean lyrics. 

Moreover, the “Win For You” collaboration is released under SM Classics. For those unfamiliar, SM Classics is the classical music label established by SM Entertainment in 2020. Given that the track featured an orchestra, it comes as no surprise. 

Praises for ‘Win For You’ 

Since it was first teased, fans of both stars have expressed their anticipation for the track. Not only are they eager with how the two would sound like, but they’re also excited at the message of the song. 

Following its release, many praised the combination of Siwan and Winter’s vocal tone. Some are even saying that despite it being an unexpected collaboration, they’re hoping that the two would work on more music. 

Others also extended their support for the athletes and their upcoming competition. 

But perhaps the majority of the comments were fans expressing their delight on finally hearing new music from Siwan again. 

Although most are familiar with him as an actor, he was also the former vocalist of the K-pop boy group ZE:A. Since he hasn’t been active as an idol recently, fans were happy to hear him sing again. 

Known for his roles in Summer Strike, Run On, and Unlocked, Siwan is taking part in Squid Game 2. Currently, he’s also starring in a travel show with fellow actorJung Hae In titled Actors in a Journey.

Featured image: aespa’s Winter is appointed as an ambassador for the 2024 Busan World Team Table Tennis Championships. Credit: Twitter/SMTOWNGLOBAL