Singer IU showcased a diverse range of charms. 

On the 15th, fashion magazine Elle released IU's photo shoot and interview for the October issue, which she adorned the cover of. 

The released photos captured IU in various concepts, pulling off everything from a short hairstyle to innocent charm, captivating allure, and even a retro concept, grabbing everyone's attention.

In an interview conducted after the photo shoot, IU talked about her recent activities, saying, "After last year's concert, it's been a while since I met my fans, so I'm working hard to prepare." She also mentioned that she's been traveling to Seoul between drama shoots to practice dance and rehearsal. She said, "The days when I practice rehearsal feel like a festival. With more freedom in song selection and arrangement, everyone involved in the preparation is excited, and even though it's tough, it relieves fatigue."

IU is commemorating her 15th debut anniversary on the 18th. She has been actively engaging in various activities, including a special media art exhibition held for a month starting from July 21st, breaking records by becoming the first domestic female solo artist to perform at Jamsil Main Stadium last year, and releasing the concert documentary film "IU Concert: The Golden Hour." She will also hold a fan concert at the KSPO Dome on the 23rd and 24th, showing her active presence.

When asked about her new album, IU revealed, "The direction of my work changed significantly during the preparation process. I used to release albums without long gaps, but this time, it's been about two years since my last personal album, and I think I took it a bit slowly during these past two years." She expressed her confidence in her upcoming work, saying, "I'm really satisfied with the work that's coming out now, and the next album will be about 'desire.'"

Regarding the energy she gets from her music program "IU's Palette" on her personal YouTube channel, she explained, "The most important aspect of 'IU's Palette' is that we exchange and perform each other's music. Even if we don't express it in words, the fact that we cover each other's songs is a form of support and respect." She added, "Although we can't do it often because we genuinely try to cover each other's songs, if exchanging and interacting with each other's music leads to a larger music community, I think it's a good thing for everyone."

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<Translated by=Gawon Park(Dispatch)>