Promotional photo for South Korean singer-songwriter IU's 'Flower Bookmark 3.' Photo from IU's X account
Save the date, Uaena! Popular South Korean singer-songwriter IU is scheduled to make a comeback later this month with the third installment of her "Flower Bookmark" album series.
On her official X (formerly Twitter) account, the 31-year-old singer announced late Wednesday she would release "Flower Bookmark 3" on May 27.
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IU's "Flower Bookmark" albums — the first released in 2014, followed by a second in 2017 — feature remakes of classic Korean songs.
The comeback announcement came just days after IU's management company, EDAM Entertainment, confirmed her return in May. The agency also revealed that singer-actor Cha Eun-woo will make a special appearance in the music video accompanying the release.
READ: K-pop singer IU eyes May comeback, enlists Cha Eun-woo for MV role
Born Lee Ji-eun, IU is one of South Korea's most beloved female singers, known for hits like "Good Day," "Palette," and more recently, "Love Wins All."
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In addition to her music career, IU has made a strong mark in acting, starring in dramas such as "Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo," "My Mister" and "Hotel del Luna."
Earlier this year, IU starred in Netflix's acclaimed romance slice-of-life series "When Life Gives You Tangerines," which took home Best Drama at the prestigious 61st Baeksang Arts Awards.
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