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Korea Herald
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
IU to return to the music world with signature cover album
Singer-actor to release third album of 'Flower Bookmark' series Singer-actor IU is making a comeback with her third cover album, "Flower Bookmark 3," set for release May 27. IU's agency Edam Entertainment confirmed that the album continues her signature "Flower Bookmark" cover series nearly eight years after its last installment. The "Flower Bookmark" albums, which launched in 2014 and continued with a second release in 2017, are known for IU's lyrical interpretations of classic Korean songs. With her delicate emotional delivery and refined vocal tone, she reimagines timeless tracks in a way that both honors the originals and infuses them with her own artistic identity. The upcoming release not only revives this nostalgic project but also marks her first return to music in about a year and three months, following the release of her sixth EP "The Winning" in February 2024. The cover image for the new album, which evokes the look of faded film photography, hints at a warm and sentimental atmosphere. Her previous "Flower Bookmark" albums included reinterpretations of songs such as 'Autumn Morning,' 'The Meaning of You' and 'Sleepless Rainy Night,' all of which earned praise for blending nostalgia with IU's signature sincerity and charm. It was recently revealed that actor and K-pop star Cha Eun-woo will make a special cameo in IU's new music video. IU remains one of South Korea's most celebrated solo artists, both as a musician and as an actor. Her world tour "Hereh," held from March to September last year, set a remarkable record as the most-attended world tour by a Korean female soloist, drawing 520,000 fans across Asia, Europe and North America. Most recently, she earned acclaim for her dual role in Netflix's hit series "When Life Gives You Tangerines."
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
IU releasing new music? Fans speculate as new photos of the singer and actress circulate online
Recently the idol and actress took to her social media platforms to share photographs that led fans to speculate that new music from the popular idol may be on the way already. IU shares 17 photos on social media accounts IU recently took to her online social media account, where she posted around 17 photographs with the cryptic caption 'May is coming.' Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The photos in the post seemed to be of the idol from different photoshoots as well as random selfies as well. The photos sparked online rumours about the idol and whether she will be releasing new music or not. While all of the photos seemed to be unique on their own, one specific photograph captured attention and sparked debates online. In the photograph IU can be seen wearing a headset in a recording studio. Fan reactions to the post and more speculations about a possible comeback Fans could not control their excitement over the possibility of new music from the idol and actor. IU's fans took to online social media platforms to share their opinions on the matter and discuss the possibility of a comeback soon. Fans also expressed their excitement directly under IU's social media post and showered her with a lot of love. One fan commented, 'I absolutely love your acting and voice—your performances are always so powerful and full of emotion. You bring every character to life in such a unique way!' while another went on to say, 'Our Ji-eun, who is pretty like a cherry blossom.' More about IU IU has been a constant in the Korean entertainment industry ever since 2008, when she debuted onstage with her first ever song, 'Lost Child'. She has been an unstoppable force ever since and has ventured into different streams such as music and acting, as well as hosting. The idol was recently last seen on the popular and hit OTT K-drama 'When Life Gives You Tangerines'. The idol's last comeback was in February 2024, when she officially released her EP titled 'The Winning'. The thought of the potential comeback has fans buzzing up a storm online.
