EDAM ENTERTAINMENT
Amid much anticipation, fans and music enthusiasts alike are eagerly counting down the days to the exclusive premiere of "IU Concert: The Golden Hour," a remarkable live recording of singer-songwriter and actor IU's 2022 concert. This cinematic extravaganza is set to grace CGV theaters on September 13, offering a unique opportunity to relive the magic of IU's captivating live performance.
Presented under the moniker "The Golden Hour: Under the Orange Sun," IU's 2022 concert unfolded at southern Seoul's monumental Olympic Main Stadium, a venue renowned for its dual identity as both Korea's largest sports arena and a renowned music hub. The history-making concert took place across two consecutive days, September 17 and 18, marking IU as the first female Korean singer to grace the esteemed stage. A vibrant display of artistic prowess, the concert featured stunning visual spectacles, including IU's ethereal ride in a hot air balloon, a mesmerizing drone show, and a breathtaking fireworks display, drawing over 40,000 fans to the arena each day.
The forthcoming film, which promises to captivate audiences for two hours and fifty minutes, meticulously captures IU's enthralling performance. Over the course of the concert, IU masterfully performed 25 tracks encompassing her diverse discography. Hits such as "Good Day" (2010), "YOU&I" (2011), and "Celebrity" (2021) resonated within the venue, creating an unforgettable auditory journey for attendees.
EDAM Entertainment, IU's agency, expressed their excitement for the cinematic release, stating, "The expansive screen and immersive surround sound of the theaters will seamlessly transport viewers back to the enchanting concert experience of last year."
IU, a stalwart presence in the Korean music scene since her debut in 2008, has garnered immense acclaim as one of the nation's most iconic solo female artists. Her versatile discography has found a place in the hearts of individuals spanning generations.
While IU has focused on her burgeoning acting career, captivating audiences with her performances in films like director Hirokazu Kore-eda's 2022 film "Broker" and director Lee Byung-hun's 2023 film "Dream," fans eagerly await her return to the music scene. With her reassurance of a musical comeback this year, the anticipation surrounding IU's upcoming projects continues to mount, underscoring her enduring influence as an artist across multiple creative realms.
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