IU Makes a Comeback with Cha Eun-woo, Aiming for the Ruby Button

IU is set to return to the music scene, expressing her determination with the phrase, "The diamond is just the beginning." This time, her comeback is enhanced by a collaboration with actor Cha Eun-woo, adding excitement to her new challenge aimed at achieving the Ruby Button.

On May 12, IU's agency, EDAM Entertainment, officially announced that she is preparing to release new music in May. This marks her return after approximately 15 months since her sixth mini-album, The Winning, which was released in February of last year. Following her global exposure through the Netflix series, My Mister (폭싹 속았수다), IU is ready to step back onto the music stage.

One of the most intriguing aspects of her upcoming release is that Cha Eun-woo will make a cameo appearance in the music video. The two previously collaborated as models for a luxury jewelry brand, and fans are eager to see the emotional synergy they will create in this new project. The combination of their visuals and emotional depth is expected to generate significant excitement among global fans.

Recently, IU celebrated reaching 10 million subscribers on her YouTube channel, earning her the Diamond Button. She has expressed her ambition to aim for the Ruby Button, which requires 50 million subscribers. With the success of My Mister and her return to music, along with the collaboration with Cha Eun-woo, there is much anticipation about whether this synergy can be maximized.

Netizens have already reacted enthusiastically to the news of Cha Eun-woo's cameo, with comments like, "Isn't the IU and Cha Eun-woo combination unfair?" and "Just the preview of the music video is already heart-fluttering." Many believe that with this duo, achieving the Ruby Button is just a matter of time, and they are confident that IU's return will dominate the music charts.

If IU's music and content, in collaboration with Cha Eun-woo, manage to captivate audiences worldwide once again, the Ruby Button will not be an unattainable dream following her Diamond Button achievement. This is why expectations are high for IU's new chapter.