On May 12, Ten Asia reported that singer IU is preparing to return to the music scene in May. This is a new album released after 1 year and 3 months, since IU's 6th mini album "The Winning" released in February last year.
Notably, singer and actor Cha Eun Woo (astro member) has been confirmed to appear as a special guest in IU's MV.
Earlier this year, Cha Eun Woo and IU caused a storm on social media when they collaborated on a promotional campaign for a collection of luxury jewelry brand Chaumet. Cha Eun Woo is Chaumet's global ambassador, while IU is introduced as the top singer in Korea.
This time, reuniting in IU's MV, the couple is expected by the audience to bring an impressive music video, attracting viewers. Because both IU and Cha Eun Woo are artists with a large fan base, building a solid reputation in Korea and internationally.
The news that Cha Eun Woo will star in IU's new MV quickly entered the top of the "hot" entertainment news on the Korean Naver news portal on the morning of May 12.
IU is a successful star in both music and film and is known as the most hard-working artist in the Korean entertainment industry. After releasing the album "The Winning" and successfully performing the "The HEREH World Tour" tour in 2024, IU continued to immediately work on a new film project.
Earlier this year, Netflix drama When Life Gives You Tangerines starring IU and Park Bo Gum aired, and received a warm response.
Recently, When Life Is for You won the Best Television Series award at the 2025 Baeksang Arts Awards.
IU will soon star alongside Byeon Woo Seok in MBC's romantic drama "Wife of a 21st Century Prince," scheduled to air in the first half of 2026.
Meanwhile, Cha Eun Woo recently attracted attention with information about his military service preparation in July. But the actor is still busy with personal projects.
He is currently filming Netflix's "The Wonder Fools" and preparing for Astro's 4th concert this June in Incheon (Korea).
In addition, Cha Eun Woo will make his big screen debut with the main role in the comedy First Ride, along with the cast of Kang Ha Neul, Kim Young Kwang and Han Sun Hwa.
