South Korean singer and actress IU has mentioned her ideas on collaborating with world artists.
Earlier this week, Billboard named IU the Korean consultant of its ‘International No. 1’ artist collection. In an accompanying interview, the musician spoke about her altering perspective in the direction of working with artists outdoors of Korea.
Since her debut in 2008, IU has solely collaborated with different South Korean artists, regardless of her recognition internationally. “Prior to now, I obtained many superb affords, however the concept of collaborating with artists who spoke completely different languages felt daunting,” she shared.
The singer added that, on the time, she had “turned down these alternatives”, however that she “[doesn’t] really feel the identical manner anymore”. As a substitute, IU explains that she is now “far more open to the thought of working with world artists”.
Elsewhere within the interview, the singer additionally commented on the recognition of Okay-pop overseas. “As a Okay-pop listener myself, I see how every group’s distinctive id is cherished and upheld, which makes them so particular,” she shared. “After all, the music is top-notch, however the visible parts and storytelling additionally outline Okay-pop tradition.”
IU added that she was generally “envious” of Okay-pop teams due to the “distinct characters and worlds” they can current of their music and onstage.
Whereas the singer later shared that she plans to give attention to performing tasks in 2025, she revealed that she already has new music within the works. “Followers received’t have to attend too lengthy for one thing recent,” stated IU.
IU’s most up-to-date launch was her ninth EP ‘The Successful’, which she dropped this February alongside the singles ‘Love Wins All’, ‘Shopper’ and ‘Holssi’. Its lead single ‘Love Wins All’ has since been named one in every of NME’s 25 Greatest Okay-pop Songs of 2024.
