Sayart.net - IU′s Upcoming EP, “The Winning,“ Marks a Milestone in her Music Journey

IU, the Renowned Artist, Producer, and Actress, Set to Release Sixth EP on Feb. 20

Courtesy of Edam Entertainment

IU, the accomplished singer-songwriter, and actress is set to release her sixth EP, "The Winning," on February 20, as confirmed by Edam Entertainment. Notably, IU has been actively involved in album production since her fourth EP, "Chat-shire," in 2015. 

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The upcoming EP will feature two title tracks, "Shopper" and "Spore," both composed by John Lee, who has previously collaborated with IU on hit tracks such as "Leon," "Twenty-three," and "Bbibbi." The EP will also include three B-side tracks: "Shh..." featuring Hyein of NewJeans and Joe Won-sun of Rollercoaster, "I stan U," and "Love Wins All," which was pre-released on January 24.

IU, demonstrating her musical prowess, participated in composing both lead tracks and wrote all the lyrics for the new album. During an appearance on Suga of BTS' show, "Suchwita," IU hinted that the mini-album is expected to contain five to six tracks, with each infused with stories about her age, as she is currently 31.

The pre-release single, "Love Wins All," achieved remarkable success, reaching No. 1 on major local music charts, including Melon, Genie, and Bugs, within just an hour of its release. This accomplishment makes IU the fastest female artist to achieve such a feat since August 2021.

In addition to her musical endeavors, IU is gearing up for her first world tour, titled "IU H.E.R. World Tour Concert." The tour will commence with four shows at the KSPO Dome in Seoul on March 2-3 and March 9-10, showcasing IU's global appeal and continuing her impactful journey in the world of music.

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