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IU has released a teaser for the music video of her upcoming single ‘Shopper’, which will star DPR Ian.Today (February 14) at midnight KST, IU released the first look at the music video for ‘Shopper’. The song will be one of two title tracks from her upcoming sixth mini-album, ‘The Winning’, alongside ‘Holssi’.The preview of the ‘Shopper’ music video introduces viewers to an ordinary-looking supermarket that is more than meets the eye.

IU has personally invited an elderly fan to one of her US concerts after the fan went viral on X (formerly Twitter).Last week, an elderly fan of IU who goes by “Zev Does KDrama” on YouTube went viral on the social media platform X after being noticed by fellow fans of the South Korean singer.The post, which has since received over 6,700 likes and 1,200 retweets, featured screenshots of Zev’s YouTube channel.

IU has unveiled the music video for ‘Holssi’, one of two title tracks for her forthcoming mini-album ‘The Winning’.Released today (February 16) at 6pm KST, the song is the second off ‘The Winning’ to receive a video treatment after ‘Love Wins All’ last month. That music video starred BTS’ V as the male lead alongside IU.

IU has teased the music video for ‘Shh..’, which will star Chinese actress Tang Wei.Today (February 13), IU released a teaser for the music video of her upcoming song, ‘Shh..’, which will be a collaboration with NewJeans’ Hyein and Cho Won-sun of Roller Coaster. The cinematic clip, starring Decision to Leave actress Tang Wei, will be released on February 23 at 12 midmight KST.In a statement about her involvement in the ‘Shh..’ music video, Tang Wei said that the visual will revolve around an “interesting relationship where IU plays the role of my mother as well as my friend”, per Korea JoongAng Daily.The Chinese actress added that her decision to appear in the video stemmed from her admiration of IU’s “talent, personality and songs”.

IU has opened up about how BTS singer V was cast in the music video for her new single, ‘Love Wins All’.Last week, IU made her long-awaited comeback with her new single ‘Love Wins All’. In the music video, she and the BTS member star as a couple fighting to survive in a dystopian world as they recall their happy memories from the past.In a new behind-the-scenes clip, IU explained how she ended up casting V in the video, sharing that she and director Um Tae-hwa had come to the conclusion during discussions that the male lead had to “possess the mood of a young boy, but give off a very cool and reliable feeling after the transformation”.The singer added that, in the beginning, she was not sure if they would be able to find somebody like that.

IU has released the music video for her new song, ‘Love Wins All’, featuring an appearance by BTS‘ V.In the music video for ‘Love Wins All’, IU and V play survivors of a post-apocalyptic world where humans are being hunted by strange floating cubes. The couple soon seek refuge in an abandoned mall, where they find an old-school camcorder with the ability to let them see the world as if it had never been invaded.The lovers spend the day escaping from their reality, having a romantic dinner, taking wedding photos and holding a party.

IU has announced her 2024 ‘H.E.R.’ world tour, featuring dates in Asia, Europe and the US.IU’s newly announced 2024 ‘H.E.R.’ world tour will kick off on March 2 at the KSPO Dome in Seoul, South Korea, where she will play four shows over two weekends. During the same month, the singer will also perform two shows at the Yokohama Arena in Japan.The K-pop idol’s upcoming world tour will then head to other countries and regions across Asia, including two shows in Taipei, Singapore and Jakarta in April, followed by two Hong Kong shows in May.In June, IU will host one concert in the Filipino capital of Manila, alongside two concerts in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

IU will be making her long-awaited comeback with a new single titled ‘Love Wins’.On at midnight KST today (January 15), IU announced the upcoming release of ‘Love Wins’ with short teaser clip on her social media accounts. The red-tinted video slowly zooms into the singer’s face as a tear falls from her eye, before the song’s title appears on her pupil.Ahead of her return, IU has also launched her official TikTok account.

IU has revealed that close collaborator Suga of K-pop septet BTS was not the member of the boyband she initially wanted to work with.IU recently made an appearance on Suga’s online talk show, Suchwita, where she and the BTS member recalled the creation of their first-ever collaboration and the steps leading up to it.“The first song we worked on together was ‘Eight’ in 2020. Why don’t we talk about this in more detail. Our fans may want to know more,” Suga said, adding that he wasn’t IU’s “first choice to do a collab with”.“Oh, you want the details?” IU said jokingly, before revealing that she had initially asked Suga is she “could have RM’s number” in order to collaborate with him instead.“If you had done a collab with RM, what kind of song would it have been?” the BTS member asked, to which IU replied: “I think it would’ve been something really serious.”“Because mentally, at the time, I wasn’t in the best place.

IU has been teased as the next guest of Suga’s Suchwita, a talk show hosted by the BTS rapper.Yesterday (December 19), the preview for the 24th episode of Suchwita was released, teasing IU’s upcoming appearance on the show. The preview teases the new guest as one of Suga’s “same-age friends”, as both musicians were born in 1993.While IU’s face is obscured in the preview, the singer references the pair’s first collaboration single ‘Eight’ as she waves in the camera, saying that she had meant to come on the show sooner.Suga then references a previous conversation between the pair on IU’s Palette, where he complained that IU did not invite him to her headlining ‘Golden Hour’ concert earlier this year.“Not this again… You’ll still be talking about this when we are 40,” she replied.

EDAM Entertainment has confirmed that BTS member V will star in a new music video by singer-songwriter IU.Today (December 5), South Korean news outlet Star News reported that BTS member V would star as the male lead in an upcoming music video by singer-songwriter IU.IU’s agency, EDAM Entertainment, later responded to the report in a statement to The Kyunghyang Shinmun. The agency confirmed that “IU [has] completed filming her music video with BTS’ V”, as translated by Soompi.EDAM Entertainment also announced that the singer is currently working on her new album “with the aim to be released in the first half [of 2024]”.

IU’s home and label office after serious death threats were made against the star, EDAM Entertainment has said.The agency shared news of the incident in a statement made today (October 6) as it filed damages claims against online users who are accused of defamation and violating the singer and actor’s rights.In the statement (per Soompi), EDAM Entertainment said that “the threats of violence” against IU had recently “escalated beyond any acceptable threshold”.“Police were called to our offices, Kakao Entertainment, and the artist’s residency,” it continued. “The artist was filming at the time the threats were made, and after police confirmed the situation called for security, we stepped up the number of security protecting her.”The label also stated that it had “filed claims for damages against the alleged for defamation, violation of rights, and all illegal acts committed by the alleged”.“We have filed a request to receive personal information on the alleged and are currently waiting for the court’s decision,” it explained.

K-pop girl group NewJeans have performed a cover of singer-songwriter IU’s single ‘Celebrity’.IU has released the 21st episode of her YouTube music talk show IU’s Palette featuring the rising girl group as guests. During the episode, NewJeans shared a cover of the soloist’s 2021 hit single ‘Celebrity’.“There were so many reasons [we chose to sing ‘Celebrity’], but first of all, we really love this song plus, because you, IU, are our celebrity,” member Minji told the singer before the group began their performance.“In the cloudy darkness, don’t forget / That you’re a star, painted with a left hand / Can’t you see how beautiful / A true uniqueness can be / You’re my celebrity,” they sing in the chorus, accompanied by a live band.Later in the episode, IU also performed a cover of NewJeans’ song ‘Hurt’ from their 2022 self-titled debut EP.

IU and BTS member Suga have performed their 2020 collaboration ‘eight’ together for the first time since its release.Yesterday (April 10), IU released a new episode of her YouTube talk show IU’s Palette with Suga as a guest. Between discussions about Suga’s upcoming solo album ‘D-Day’, the pair took time to perform their 2020 single ‘eight’ together for the first time.For the performance, the pair trade the track’s upbeat pop instrumental for a live acoustic accompaniment.

BTS member Suga and South Korean singer IU are set to release a brand-new collaboration, titled ‘People Pt. 2’.Today (April 5), the K-pop idol announced the upcoming collaboration through the official BTS Twitter account. ‘People Pt.

Suga of K-pop boyband BTS and soloist IU are reportedly set to reunite for yet another collaboration.Today (March 10), South Korean media outlet SpoTV News reported that the two K-pop idols are set to release a new song together. If true, it would be the duo’s second collaboration, following their 2020 song ‘eight’.Big Hit Music has since spoken out about the report in a statement to Sports Today, saying that it is currently “difficult to confirm” whether or not Suga and IU are working together on new music.Suga will be the first member of BTS to go on a solo world tour.

SEVENTEEN’s Wonwoo has shared an emotional new cover of ‘Knees’ by IU.Wonwoo’s cover, which is largely faithful to the original’s sound, was shared on the K-pop boyband’s official YouTube channel on August 19 at midnight KST. It marks his first solo contribution to SEVENTEEN’s sprawling collection of unofficial solo tracks and covers, which include Seungkwan and Youngji’s collaboration on Lizzo’s ‘Juice’ and Joshua’s cover of dhruv’s ‘double take’, among others.“If I lie down on your knee / Brush my hair / Like when I was young / If I fall asleep lightly from your nicе touch / Just let me stay for a moment,” Wonwoo croons in the song’s chorus.Shortly after the cover was unveiled, Wonwoo himself took to fan community platform Weverse to shed light on his decision to take on the IU classic.

IU has shared a mysterious new teaser for something called ‘The Golden Hour’.On July 26, the K-pop musician took to social media to share a teaser image for an upcoming project titled ‘The Golden Hour’. The new photo features IU leaping in the air in a long tulle skirt, and is accompanied by a caption reading “Coming Soon” and a hashtag with the phrase “under the orange sun” in Korean.<The Golden Hour>Coming Soon ⌛ #아이유 #IU#The_Golden_Hour #오렌지_태양_아래 pic.twitter.com/2JsmVtcUrM— 아이유(IU) 공식 트위터 (@_IUofficial) July 26, 2022The singer has yet to share details on what exactly the project entails, though fans have made a connection between its title and lyrics from the chorus of her 2020 digital single ‘Eight’ featuring BTS’ Suga: “Under the orange sun / We’re dancing without a shadow / There’s no decided goodbye / Let’s meet in the beautiful memories / Forever young”.IU’s last music release was her December 2021 special album ‘Pieces’, which comprised several unreleased songs from her previous albums.

IU has shared that she is working on new music, although she currently has no plans to release anything soon.The South Korean singer-actress recently spoke to Korea JoongAng Daily about the upcoming film Broker, in which she stars in as a single mother. The film recently made its premiere at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival, where it received a 12-minute standing ovation from the audience.During the interview, IU spoke about whether she was working on the much-anticipated follow-up to her 2021 album ‘Lilac’.

the 12-minute standing ovation the Broker cast received at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival.The actress recently appeared on an episode of SBS Power FM’s Cine Town segment, where she spoke about what it was like to be part of the Broker cast at the annual film festival. “It felt so unreal,” Lee, who plays Detective Lee in the film, said of the experience, per SBS News.“I had a feeling that Song Kang-ho [who plays the character Sang-hyeon in Broker] would be named ‘Best Actor’ for his performance, so I kind of looked forward to that,” she added.

Broker director Hirokazu Kore-eda has spoken about his desire address the “prejudice” faced by mothers who give up their childen through his new film.Broker follows Sang-hyun (Parasite’s Song Kang-ho) who sets up a baby box where parents are able to anonymously leave their babies for him find new parents for. Self-described as a “broker” of goodwill, Sang-hyun works with Dong-soo (Gang Dong-won) in this line of work, during which they cross paths with So-young, played by IU (real name Lee Ji-eun), who leaves her own baby in the baby box.Meanwhile, The Silent Sea’s Bae Doo-na and Lee Joo-young (Itaewon Class) portray the lead detectives in the cast against the broker, who are determined to uncover the operation.According to Korea Herald, Kore-eda recently spoke about his hopes to reduce the prejudice surrounding women who give up their children.

Broker, in light of its premiere and wins at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival.The model took to Instagram on May 31 to share a series of photos and videos of herself at the red carpet of this year’s Cannes Film Festival, which also included shots of the Broker cast at the film’s premiere. In the accompanying caption, Hadid wrote that the purpose of her appearance at the festival this year was “solely to support experience and watch another Hirokazu Kore-eda film”, in reference to Broker.

IU and K-pop boyband SEVENTEEN recently covered each other’s songs on new episode of the former’s YouTube show.On the newest episode of IU’s Palette, which premiered today (May 31), five members of SEVENTEEN members – namely DK, Seungkwan, Hoshi, Woozi and Dino – made on appearance to promote the their new studio album ‘Face The Sun’.During the episode, IU and the five members of SEVENTEEN took turns to perform covers of each other’s songs. IU unveiled her touching cover of SEVENTEEN’s ‘Dar+ling’, the English-language song which opens the boyband’s latest record.SEVENTEEN’s Woozi, who wrote and composed ‘Dar+ling’, commented that it was “such an honour” to have IU cover their song. “I grew up watching you on TV, and felt like I was successful,” he said.

Broker and Decision to Leave have made history at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival, marking the first time two Korean works have won at the same ceremony.The upcoming Korean films Broker and Decision To Leave have both taken home one award each at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, marking the first time two Korean films have won an award at the festival in the same year.South Korean actor Song Kang-ho, who rose to international prominence in Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite in 2019, took home the Best Actor award for his role in Broker, which was directed by Japanese filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda. This makes Song the second Korean, after Jeon Do-yeon for 2007’s Secret Sunshine to win the award, and the first Korean male actor to do so.During his acceptance speech, the 55-year-old actor thanked director Hirokazu Kore-eda, along with his Broker co-stars Gang Dong-won, IU, Lee Joo-young and Bae Doo-na.

IU – real name Lee Ji-eun – has opened up about her role as a single mother in the new film,Broker.Notably, the film recently made its premiere at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival, where it had received a 12-minute standing ovation from the audience. During a press conference for the film at the festival, IU discussed the difficulties she experienced playing the role of a mother for the first time.“It was challenging to portray So-young because she was a mother with such a dark and depressing past,” she admitted, per Korea JoongAng Daily.

Broker, starring singer-actress IU, was given a 12-minute standing ovation at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival.Broker, the first-ever Korean-language film by Japanese filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda, recently premiered at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival on May 27. Once the screening had concluded, the fil received a 12-minute-long standing ovation from those in-attendance, according to a report from Korean news outlet Edaily.The publication also claimed that the standing ovation began with Cannes Film Festival’s executive director, Thierry Frémaux.

PURPLE KISS have paid homage to K-pop veteran IU with their rendition of her 2019 single ‘Blueming’.On yesterday’s (April 26) episode of South Korean weekly music programme The Show, PURPLE KISS’ vocalists Na Goeun, Chaein and Swan, took the stage to perform their version of IU’s ‘Blueming’, which remained largely faithful to the original track.“Our rectangular chat screen is in bloom / With my thumbs I make roses bloom / I think I’m going to get intoxicated off this scent / This is our secret garden,” the trio croon in the chorus.Last month, PURPLE KISS made their comeback with their third mini-album, ‘memeM’ and its lead single of the same name. The septet are now on the second leg of their promotional cycle for the album, performing the track ‘Pretty Psycho’ on weekly music shows.‘memeM’ also marked the rookie girl group’s first official comeback in over six months, and follows the release of their sophomore mini-album ‘HIDE & SEEK’ and its lead single ‘Zombie’, which was co-written by rapper Yuki and CyA.PURPLE KISS first debuted in March 2021 with their first mini-album ‘Into Violet’, which featured the lead single ‘Ponzona’.

Broker, starring South Korean singer IU and Parasite star Song Kang-ho, has finally arrived.The clip opens with a woman (played by IU) humming to herself as she tends to a crying baby, before cutting to a man in the driver’s seat of a car, glancing at a baby in a casket in the seat next to him.We see him transporting the baby to an undisclosed location with the help of a team, saying: “In a way, I guess you could say it’s an act of good faith?” It’s then revealed that the man has plans to sell the baby, and is part of an illegal operation that does so, with two detectives hot on their heels.Broker marks acclaimed Japanese filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda’s first-ever Korean-language film, which will premiere in competition at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival next month. Kore-eda previously bagged the Palme d’Or prize at the festival for Shoplifters in 2018.Featuring a star-studded cast, including Parasite’s Song Kang-ho, singer-actress IU, Bae Doo-na (The Silent Sea, Sense8), Gang Dong-won (Peninsula) and Lee Joo-young (Itaewon Class, Times), Broker follows Sang-hyun (played by Song) who sets up a baby box where parents are able to anonymously leave their babies for him find new parents for.Self-described as a “broker” of goodwill, Sang-hyun works with Dong-soo (Gang) in this line of work, during which they cross paths with So-young (IU), who leaves her own baby in the baby box.

IU has revealed that she thought ‘Ganadara’, her collaboration with Jay Park, would never come out because of how long it took to be released.During the latest episode of the singer-songwriter’s YouTube talk show IU’s Palette, which featured Jay Park as the guest star guest on her show, the duo spoke about the recent release of their new single ‘Ganadara’. The song is notably the first release under Park’s newly launched label More Vision.“It’s been two years now since we met at the recording studio,” IU pointed out in reference to the newly released ‘Ganadara’. “Why did it take so long? I really want to know why! We recorded it to years ago.”She then teased Park for taking so long to release the song, saying that she thought her vocals were going to be removed from the final version of the track.

Jay Park has announced ‘Ganadara’, featuring IU, the first release under his newly launched label More Vision.On March 7 at midnight KST, Park’s newly established music label More Vision shared through its official Twitter account that the Korean-American musician would be released a new track titled ‘Ganadara’, featuring singer-songwriter IU.The announcement was accompanied by a teaser for the single, which features title of the track inside a distorted heart in the sky and a snippet of its lo-fi inspired instrumental. ‘Ganadara’ arrives on March 11 at 6pm KST.박재범 (Jay Park) – ‘GANADARA’▶️ 2022.03.11 (Fri) 18:00 KST@JAYBUMAOM #박재범 #JayPark#GANADARA #가나다라#MOREVISION pic.twitter.com/Xp2FOfLBXM— MORE VISION (@MOREVISIONKR) March 4, 2022Soon after, Park quote-tweeted the announcement and wrote, “is there a MV??????”, implying that the pair may also be releasing a music video for the upcoming track.is there a MV?????? https://t.co/mQsZeLOjpR— JAY BUM PARK (@JAYBUMAOM) March 6, 2022Last week, Park launched New Vision alongside an introduction video that took the form of an interview with the singer-rapper.

IU has joined the cast of a new K-drama series titled Money Game (literal translation), based on the webtoon of the same name.Today (January 28), Naver Webtoon announced in a statement to Newsen that IU will star in the upcoming TV adaptation, based on Bae Jin-soo’s two digital comics, Money Game and Pie Game. She will be joined by Park Jeong-min (Hellbound), Ryu Jun-yeol (Lost), Park Hae-joon (Doctor Stranger) and comedian Bae Sung-woo.Currently slated to begin filming sometime in the first half of 2022, Money Game will follow eight participants who are placed in extreme circumstances, all while being disconnected from society as the prize money increases over time.

IU has announced a brand-new single titled ‘Pieces’ that will be released next week.The South Korean singer had surprised fans on social media earlier today (December 22) at midnight KST with an artwork teaser for the upcoming project, ‘Pieces’, as translated by Soompi.

IU has officially announced plans to release a brand new single, titled ‘Strawberry Moon’.Yesterday (October 4), the singer unveiled a concept teaser for the forthcoming release. The vibrant teaser features the singer holding two ice cream cones while sitting on top of a scoop of strawberry ice cream, surrounded by yellow dandelions.The image also features a pink moon in the background.

IU has donated ₩850million (roughly £523,000) worth of goods and supplies to various charities and organisations.In a statement from her agency EDAM Entertainment, the generous act was part of celebrations for the 13th anniversary of the singer’s debut, since her first-ever single ‘Lost Child’ in 2008.

Treating her 20.4 million Instagram followers from across the globe with her honey vocals is none other than the talented Korean musician and actress IU aka Lee Ji Eun.

BENEE and Jackson Wang making the entertainment and sports category.The annual list spotlights 300 individuals under the age of 30 that have made significant strides and impact in their respective fields, ranging from entertainment and sports to science, entrepreneurship, activism and more.Included in this year’s 30 Under 30 list for Asia in the entertainment and sports category are Hong Kong’s Jackson Wang of GOT7 fame as well as South Korean musicians Hwasa (of K-pop group MAMAMOO) and solo