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Korean artist IU gave a glimpse into her concept for her upcoming fifth album. On February 18, IU unveiled a teaser image along with the caption "IU 5th ALBUM soon."

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IU recently released a new track called "Celebrity" on January 27. IU's music agency, EDAM Entertainment described IU's upcoming new track in their press release. “It has a bright and cheerful pop sound that can energize those listening to it. It's a genre of music that IU is trying for the first time.”

The singer emerged as a big winner at the prestigious Golden Disc Awards, taking home the Grand Prize known as the Digital Daesang, or the Digital Song of the Year. In her thank you speech, she hinted at releasing a new album soon.

She also shared plans for her upcoming comeback. “I am planning to release a new album,” she said. “I think it will be a full album. I hope to release at least one song in January that can bring sincere comfort to those who are tired and suffering right now. I think I will be able to release a song that is refreshing and gives people strength. In order to become a singer that UAENA can be proud of, I will not waste a single moment in carelessness.”

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Dubbed as Korea's “little sister,” she is one of South Korea's most successful solo female artists. In 2020, she took home the digital daesang or grand prize for her song “Blueming” at the Golden Disc Awards. She also worked on a song with Suga of BTS, called “Eight,” which soared in South Korean music charts and topped iTunes charts in over 50 territories. IU is also an actress who has appeared on several television dramas, including The Producers, Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo, and Hotel del Luna.