IU Confirms Comeback with Star-Studded MV Featuring Cha Eun-woo

IU's agency, EDAM Entertainment, confirmed on the 12th that the singer-songwriter and actress is preparing for a comeback in May, with Cha Eun-woo making a cameo appearance in her upcoming music video.

This will mark IU's first musical release since 'The Winning' in February last year, marking her return after 15 months. The pre-release track 'Love Wins All' from that album made waves by topping major music charts within an hour, including Melon's TOP100, where it set a record as the fastest-charting song by a female artist since the platform's chart revamp in August 2021.

Anticipation for IU's comeback is heightened by her collaboration with Cha Eun-woo, a move that has already has already caught the attention of fans. While this marks their first official music video appearance together, the two previously appeared in a jewelry brand photoshoot earlier this year, showcasing their noticeable chemistry.

IU is well known for her ability to create rapport with her co-stars. Previously, she worked alongside BTS's V in the 'Love Wins All' music video, where the pair portrayed a couple navigating contrasting emotions of pain and happiness. Their portrayal of a newlywed couple, with IU in a wedding dress and V in a tuxedo, drew significant attention, captivating fans with their striking visuals and chemistry.

IU's return to music follows her successful stint as an actress in the Netflix series 'I Was Fooled,' where her portrayal of dual roles earned her a nomination for Best Actor in Television at the 61st Baeksang Arts Awards. Fans are eager to see how she will balance her dual identity as both a singer and an actress in this new project.

Original Korean article by Jang In-young, Xportsnews reporter
Photo credits: Xportsnews DB, Chaumet, IU SNS

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