After a long absence from the music world, popular South Korean soloist, IU, will finally make her highly anticipated comeback this May 2025. This good news was confirmed directly by her agency, EDAM Entertainment, on May 12, 2025.
In its official statement quoted from Soompi on Monday May 12, 2025, the agency stated that IU is preparing a new album with a target release this month. This will be her first musical work in more than a year since the release of the mini album 'The Winning' in February 2024.
Not only that, what makes this comeback even more special is the involvement of ASTRO's Cha Eun Woo in IU's latest music video (MV). EDAM Entertainment said that Cha Eun Woo will appear as a cameo in the MV. This isn't the first time they've appeared together in public.
Previously, the two were paired together in a Chaumet luxury jewelry campaign in February, which immediately caught attention because of their matching visuals. Cha Eun Woo's presence as a guest star in IU's MV has become a hot topic on social media.
Many fans speculate about the concept of the music video and how the chemistry between IU and Cha Eun Woo will be presented in a visual narrative that is typical of IU's previous works. As is known, IU is known for her cinematic and emotional MVs, so public expectations are very high for the final result.
IU herself has not been completely absent from the entertainment world for the past year. Reporting from Koreaboo on the same Monday, she has remained active through various acting projects, including her acclaimed appearance in the Netflix drama 'When Life Gives You Tangerines,' where she played two roles at once.
In addition, she is also confirmed to star in the drama '21st Century Lady' with Byeon Woo Seok which is scheduled to air in 2026. Meanwhile, Cha Eun Woo is also busy with various activities. He is currently filming the drama 'The Wonderfuls' for Netflix, and will be performing at ASTRO's fourth solo concert in June in Incheon.
However, amidst his busy schedule, he still took the time to be involved in IU's project, showing his commitment to the collaboration which was enthusiastically welcomed by fans. In addition to the collaboration news, Cha Eun Woo is also preparing for his mandatory military service.
On May 9, 2025, his agency Fantagio confirmed that he had an interview to join the Army band military unit. The results of the acceptance will be announced on May 29, 2025, and if accepted, Cha Eun Woo is expected to start his duties in July 2025.
IU's comeback to music is one of the most anticipated moments in the K-pop industry this year. Over the course of her decade-long career, IU has been known as a musician who is constantly evolving, not only in her musical style but also in her artistic approach that touches the hearts of generations.
From emotional ballads to experimental pop, she has proven herself to be one of Korea's most influential soloists. Although there are no definite details about the release date or tracklist for the album, fans are still waiting with great enthusiasm.
Many are hoping for teasers, concept posters, or even song snippets to be released soon as part of their comeback promotions. With the combination of IU's strong musicality and Cha Eun Woo's charming special appearance, this comeback is predicted to be one of the most memorable moments in Korean entertainment in 2025.
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