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WATCH: Magical 'Shopper' MV signals IU's comeback with 'The Winning'
WATCH: Magical 'Shopper' MV signals IU's comeback with 'The Winning'
Korean singer IU in the music video for 'Shopper,' the lead single off her extended play 'The Winning.' Screenshot from video on IU's YouTube channel
Korean singer IU in the music video for 'Shopper,' the lead single off her extended play 'The Winning.' Screenshot from video on IU's YouTube channel The wait is over, Uaenas! South Korean pop sensation IU made her much-awaited comeback on Tuesday, releasing her sixth extended play (EP) "The Winning."
The wait is over, Uaenas! South Korean pop sensation IU made her much-awaited comeback on Tuesday, releasing her sixth extended play (EP) "The Winning."
The 30-year-old singer-songwriter unveiled the five-track EP alongside the music video for its lead single "Shopper."
The 30-year-old singer-songwriter unveiled the five-track EP alongside the music video for its lead single "Shopper."
The five-minute video tells the tale of a shop with "extraordinary items" and seems to suggest that the shopkeeper, played by IU, stole the items.
The five-minute video tells the tale of a shop with "extraordinary items" and seems to suggest that the shopkeeper, played by IU, stole the items.
Singer DPR Ian makes an appearance in the video, which he also directed and edited.
Singer DPR Ian makes an appearance in the video, which he also directed and edited.
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As of writing, the hashtag #IU_TheWinning_NowOpen topped the list of Philippine trends on X as fans expressed excitement over the release.
As of writing, the hashtag #IU_TheWinning_NowOpen topped the list of Philippine trends on X as fans expressed excitement over the release.
"The Winning" marks IU's first new release in over two years, following "Pieces" from November 2021.
"The Winning" marks IU's first new release in over two years, following "Pieces" from November 2021.
In January, IU dropped the pre-release single "Love Wins All," which drew attention for its video featuring V of K-pop boy group BTS.
In January, IU dropped the pre-release single "Love Wins All," which drew attention for its video featuring V of K-pop boy group BTS.
Days before the comeback, IU also put out a video for the song "Holssi," which features Tweety Bird after the singer entered a collaboration with the "Looney Tunes" cartoon franchise.
Days before the comeback, IU also put out a video for the song "Holssi," which features Tweety Bird after the singer entered a collaboration with the "Looney Tunes" cartoon franchise.
The EP also includes "Shh.." featuring Hyein of rising girl group NewJeans and Wonsun Joe with special narration from veteran singer Patti Kim; and "I stan U."
The EP also includes "Shh.." featuring Hyein of rising girl group NewJeans and Wonsun Joe with special narration from veteran singer Patti Kim; and "I stan U."
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In March, the singer born Lee Ji-eun is set to kick off her "H.E.R." world tour with a two-day concert in Seoul. Notably, the tour is scheduled to make a stop at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan on June 1.
In March, the singer born Lee Ji-eun is set to kick off her "H.E.R." world tour with a two-day concert in Seoul. Notably, the tour is scheduled to make a stop at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan on June 1.
IU, who entered the music industry in 2008, achieved mainstream success through her 2010 single "Good Day." She has since put out chart-topping hits, including "Palette," "Blueming" and "Celebrity."
IU, who entered the music industry in 2008, achieved mainstream success through her 2010 single "Good Day." She has since put out chart-topping hits, including "Palette," "Blueming" and "Celebrity."
Outside of music, IU has also starred in several K-dramas, such as "Dream High," "Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo," "My Mister" and "Hotel del Luna."
Outside of music, IU has also starred in several K-dramas, such as "Dream High," "Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo," "My Mister" and "Hotel del Luna."
For more news and features on K-pop, K-drama, and K-stars, visit the Hallyu Corner microsite.
For more news and features on K-pop, K-drama, and K-stars, visit the Hallyu Corner microsite.
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