IU is officially returning to her musical roots this May, preparing for a highly anticipated comeback with a brand-new album. This release comes approximately 15 months after her sixth mini-album, The Winning, which dropped in February 2024.
According to media reports confirmed on May 12, IU is currently in the final stages of preparation, aiming to release her new album within the month. Fans have been eagerly awaiting her return, and this comeback is already generating significant buzz for its star-studded visuals and artistic storytelling.
One of the key highlights of IU’s upcoming music video is the special cameo appearance by Cha Eun-woo, a fellow singer and actor best known as a member of ASTRO. This marks their second public collaboration, following a jewelry brand photoshoot earlier this year that captivated fans with their elegant chemistry.
“IU and Cha Eun-woo are expected to create a legendary visual combination in the music video,” insiders said. “The video will blend narrative depth with stunning cinematography, showcasing both stars’ strengths.”
Netizens are showing great excitement over this collaboration:
- I’m jealous of IU, the male celebrity killer..
- After V, now filling personal desires with Cha Eunwoo and IU? So jealous.
- Yeah, please, just sing and don’t act. Please let go of your acting ambitions and focus on singing.
- I’m f*cking looking forward to it.
- Wow, hurry up!!!!!! I’m so excited to see what kind of song it’ll be ❤️
Meanwhile, IU has been active in the acting world. She recently wrapped up filming for the Netflix series When Life Gives You Tangerines. Her next project is the upcoming MBC historical-romantic drama The 21st Century Grand Prince’s Wife, in which she will star opposite Byeon Woo-seok, with a broadcast target set for early 2026.
Cha Eun-woo is also busy on multiple fronts. He’s currently filming Netflix’s upcoming series The Wonder Fools and is preparing for ASTRO’s fourth solo concert, scheduled to take place this June at Inspire Arena in Incheon.
Fans are eagerly counting down the days to witness their visual harmony unfold on screen.