Singer-songwriter and powerhouse artist IU has given fans a dreamy, poetic glimpse into her latest musical era.
On September 16, IU took to her personal social media to share a series of atmospheric photos promoting her new digital single, captioned with the phrase “From This Star.”
A Cozy Aesthetic and a Star-Studded Surprise
In the photos, IU radiates effortless charm wearing a floral-patterned dress in a warm, intimate bedroom setting. Whether gazing directly into the camera while sitting on the bed or looking downward in a moment of quiet contemplation, the cozy vibe is heightened by a sketchbook and loose drawings scattered across the bed.
What caught the internet by surprise, however, was a subsequent photo capturing IU sitting side-by-side with Chilean actor Jorge López. In the heartwarming snapshot, IU holds up a sketchbook with the Korean word “Hello” (안녕) handwritten on it, sparking massive curiosity among fans regarding their collaboration. Netizens flooded the comments with praise, gushing over how well the floral dress suits her and noting how the simple greeting on the sketchbook evokes a deeply emotional resonance.
Dominating the Charts with “From This Star”
Released on September 10 at 6 PM KST, IU’s new digital single album, From This Star, features two tracks: the title track of the same name and the B-side “Dear my crazy soulmate.”
Marking her first music release in a year, the title track “From This Star” instantly proved her unmatched digital dominance by shooting straight to #1 on Melon’s HOT100, Genie’s TOP200, and Bugs’ real-time charts on its very first day of release. Celebrating her 18th anniversary since her debut in 2008, IU continues to cement her legendary status as both a top-tier singer-songwriter and an acclaimed actress.
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